Unpaid Internship - WSIS Forum 2027 - Junior Project Officer (Event Operations and Exhibition)

ITU • Geneva, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Project Officer (Event Operations and Exhibition) will support the planning and delivery of the WSIS Forum 2027, helping create an engaging, welcoming, and well-connected experience for participants. Under the supervision of the designated officer, the intern will assist with exhibition planning and coordination, exhibitor and partner liaison, exhibition layouts, contest exhibitions, technology demonstrations, social events, participant-facing logistics, digital event tools, and operational follow-up for WSIS-related activities.

This is an unpaid, six-month, full-time, on-site internship at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, running from 18 January to 16 July 2027. No prior experience is required. Applicants must meet ITU internship eligibility requirements: be under 30 (with possible exceptions for Ph.D. candidates), be enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programme, and be a citizen of an ITU Member State. Medical insurance, travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.

Requirements

• University degree in event management, hospitality management, business administration, development studies, international relations, communications, public relations, tourism management, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders including governments, the private sector, civil society, and academic institutions.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Must be under 30 years of age, with possible exceptions for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programme, or be a recent graduate within six months before the internship starts.
• Must be a citizen of an ITU Member State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience organizing events and exhibitions.
• Knowledge of a second ITU official language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of exhibition spaces, liaising with exhibitors and partners about requirements, layouts, branding, and practical arrangements.
• Assist in preparing exhibition floor plans, mock-ups, and visual layouts that make effective use of available space.
• Help coordinate exhibitions connected to WSIS Forum 2027 contests, including the photo contest exhibition and WSIS Prizes.
• Support the presentation of innovative technologies and interactive experiences, including relevant applications of virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
• Assist in coordinating social events for the WSIS Forum 2027.
• Assist with participant-facing logistics and digital tools, including virtual conferencing and networking platforms.
• Coordinate operational details for WSIS-related events and activities, organize information, and ensure timely follow-up with colleagues and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern