Unpaid Internship

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
- ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all._

**Unpaid Internship - Generation Connect Communications Intern**

**Vacancy notice no**: 982
**Sector**: BDT
**Department**: DNS
**Country of contract**: Remote
**Duty station**: Home Based

**Position number**: positionNumber
**Grade**: PositionGrade
**Type of contract**: Internship
**Duration of contract**: 6 months (starting asap)
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**: 4 January 2023

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) of the Union which deals mainly with ICT-focused development policies, strategies and programmes, as well as technical cooperation activities, to promote digital inclusion and drive digital transformation at community, country and regional levels. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of ITU members, BDT is organized into four functional areas:

- Office of the Deputy to the Director and Field Operations Coordination Department
- Partnerships for Digital Development Department
- Digital Networks & Society Department
- Digital Knowledge Hub Department

**TERMS OF REFERENCE**:
Under the supervision of the Head of the Digital Society Division, supporting the Digital Inclusion Thematic Priority team, the intern will contribute and support with the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy through Generation Connect initiatives and will:

- Help to implement the Generation Connect Communications Plan.
- Identify, research, draft, edit and post engaging media content for diverse youth.
- Engage with the virtual GC communities on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Media monitoring, fact-checking and related research work for Generation Connect Social Media Channels.
- Capture Communications content during Generation Connect events.
- Performing additional tasks that may be assigned by Generation Connect team.

**COMPETENCIES**:
Good skills in planning, organizing and managing events and event evaluation.

Computer skills are essential for this internship: good management of Microsoft Office and Teams.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIRED**:
**Education**:
High school diploma as a minimum or enrolled in a University programme (or having completed studies since less than 6 months)

**Experience**:
No work experience required.

Languages:
At least one of the UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish)

**REMENURATION INFORMATION**:
**Please note that a non-remunerated Internship position at ITU does not carry the same conditions of employment as a Short-term or a Fixed-term position. Mandatory Medical Insurance, travel expenses, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or sponsoring institutions.**

The internship will be carried out remotely.

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