Communications Assistant

Work LocationPort of Spain Expected duration6 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe UN Secretary-General's launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. In Trinidad and Tobago, the Office of the Resident Coordinator coordinates 22 Agencies, Funds and Programmes. The Internship at the UN Resident Coordinator Office for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten will last for 6 months with the purpose of supporting the communication work and function of the RCO. The Intern is to provide support to the Development Coordination Officer, Programme Communications and Advocacy and/or other members of the RCO team primarily in the area of event conceptualization and management, content creation, digital communications, and creation of publications among other duties. Tasks will include: • Planning and executing events as part of a calendar of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations working in Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten • Collaborate to conduct interviews and curate photographs required to produce special UN 80 publications and/or materials • Generate ideas and prepare original, context-specific content to localize global UN days and messages • Utilize Canva and other digital tools to create social media content • Seek approval for and schedule digital content posts throughout the week using online scheduling features on social media platforms • Write original pieces on the work of the RCO and the UNCT for publication online and in traditional media • Take accompanying photographs • Download global UN content from Trello and other sources, and upload to UN in Trinidad and Tobago social media platforms, namely Facebook, Instagram, X and Youtube • Support with the execution of the 2025 UN Communication Group workplan and the formulation of the 2026 workplan • Inbox management and engagement management on social media platforms • Monitor social media feeds to curate material from global and UN agencies working in Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten for content to be cross promoting on UN in TT platforms • Attend global, regional and local communications meetings online to keep in touch with recommendations and best practice for UN Communications Qualifications/special skillsApplicants 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); (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 a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must have knowledge of graphic design using Canva. Strong copywriting skills is an asset. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of Dutch would be an asset. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.