Unpaid internship - WSIS Forum 2027 - Junior Project Officer (WSIS Prizes)

ITU • Geneva, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Project Officer will support the planning, promotion, and delivery of the WSIS Prizes 2027, helping highlight innovative ICT initiatives that advance sustainable development. Under the supervision of the designated officer, the intern will assist with reviewing submissions, showcasing nominated projects and award recipients, preparing promotional materials, coordinating participation in the WSIS Forum 2027, and documenting results and success stories. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and on-site at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Its stated duration is six months, from 18 January to 16 July 2026.

The position is in the General Secretariat’s Strategic Planning and Membership Department (SPM). The department advises on strategic challenges, develops and coordinates strategic activities, supports ITU governance meetings, maintains relations with stakeholders, and contributes to the Union’s corporate communication and promotion activities.

Applicants must be under 30 (with possible exceptions for Ph.D. candidates), be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programme or have graduated within six months before the internship begins, 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 development studies, international relations, business administration, communications, public relations, economics, digital media, international development, political science, sociology, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English for conducting research and producing documents, including drafting and editing.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with government, private-sector, civil-society, and academic stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills, including promotion through social media.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Must be under 30 years of age; exceptions may be considered for Ph.D. candidates.
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, promotion, and delivery of the WSIS Prizes 2027.
• Assist with reviewing and organizing project submissions, checking that information is complete, clear, and relevant to the WSIS Action Lines and Sustainable Development Goals.
• Help showcase nominated projects, Champions, and Winners through project profiles, presentations, and other materials.
• Prepare and edit communication and promotional content highlighting the ideas, people, and impact behind projects.
• Support the participation of WSIS Prizes Winners and Champions in the WSIS Forum 2027, including follow-up and coordination for award ceremonies.
• Contribute to web and social media content about the WSIS Prizes and recognized projects.
• Support meetings and coordination with colleagues and stakeholders involved in the WSIS Prizes.
• Help document results and success stories and contribute to reports about the impact of digital transformation.

What This Job Offers

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