Work Location

UNIC Mexico, in-person, full-time

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Information Centre form Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic as part of the Department of Global Communication and Strategy Division internship (DGC) invites you to be part of an internship Programme during the year 2026. The internship position is in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Mexico City. The UNIC for Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic is the primary information source of the United Nations System in the countries it serves. The UNICs are responsible for promoting a better understanding of the Secretary-General´s priorities and the impact of the United Nations´ work. In addition, UNICs lead the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and Resident Coordination Office (RCO) communications and advocacy functions. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of UNIC’s Director and/or the National Information Officer (NIO). He or she reports to the NIO of UNIC Mexico. The internship is UNPAID. The Interns must cover full-time working hours, for 6 months - 35 hours per week. With limits of delegated authority, the intern will be responsible for one or more of the following duties: -Assist in the design and support the implementation of at least one UN communication or outreach campaign led or coordinated by CINU Mexico. -Assist in contributing to the organization of at least three public information or communication activities, supporting outreach, visibility, and content preparation. -Assist in drafting and development of a minimum of three social media campaigns, including the preparation of multimedia content and posts for CINU Mexico’s social media platforms. -Assist in developing and scheduling weekly social media content, focusing on UN observances, UN priorities, and activities carried out by the UN System in Mexico. -Assist in producing regular news bulletin and media updates, highlighting key communication initiatives, events, and activities of the UN System in Mexico. -Assist in the production or editing of audiovisual and graphic materials (videos, photos, infographics) to support digital visibility, storytelling, and outreach efforts.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be in the field of social sciences, journalism, communications, audiovisual communications, social media management, marketing, advertising, multimedia production or related. Applicants are expected to have a good working knowledge of standard office software applications, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Applicants should possess a good working knowledge of multimedia production tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), CapCut, Canva, or related applications. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to draft and edit news articles, press releases, and/or engaging social media content.

Languages

English and Spanish are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Fluency in English is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.