The United Nations Multi-Country Resident Coordinator's Office for Micronesia is recruiting a Communications and Social Media Intern for a remote, three-month internship linked to its office in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. The internship runs from 25 November 2026 to 24 February 2027, interns are not financially remunerated, and applications close on 20 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full job opening and gathered every duty, requirement and condition in one place.
The Office Behind the Internship
The Multi-Country UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) for Micronesia was established in 2021 and is based in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia. It comprises national and international staff working on:
🧭 Strategic planning
🔎 Joint analysis
⚙️ UN operational coordination
📣 Communications
🤝 Partnerships
🏦 Development finance
The office supports five Pacific Small Island Developing States: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru and Palau. It advances regional and country priorities under the UN Pacific Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023–2027 and is represented in each country by a United Nations Country Coordination Specialist.
Why Communications Is Central to This Office
The RCO supports UN development coordination across the sub-region, working with UN entities, governments, regional organisations and partners to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and to communicate UN results, values and priorities to Micronesian audiences. The job opening states that communications is central to this mandate.
With a small team covering a geographically dispersed sub-region, the office wants an intern to:
📱 Strengthen its social media presence
🗓️ Support coverage of major regional moments
🌱 Help build the next generation of Micronesian communicators
The intern will gain practical experience in UN communications, multilateral coordination and regional advocacy.
Who You Report To and How You Work Remotely
Under the supervision of the Head of the RCO and in collaboration with the RCO team, the intern reports to the Head of the Resident Coordinator's Office, receives guidance on priorities and outputs, and collaborates with the team through agreed communication channels and check-in arrangements.
For remote work, the intern agrees on a regular check-in schedule with the Head of the RCO and remains reachable on the usual RCO communication channels during agreed working days.
Who You Will Engage With
The intern will support engagement with management, United Nations Country Coordination Specialists, technical staff and communications colleagues across the UN system. The intern will assist with:
🔍 Gathering and clarifying information
🎛️ Coordinating communications activities
📝 Preparing updates
📊 Supporting reporting and training
🧑🤝🧑 Supporting the work of UNCG Pacific and UNCG Micronesia, as requested
The intern may also support supervised engagement with counterparts from United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, government, civil society, local communities, digital and community influencers, vendors, media, think tanks and academia. This may include helping to coordinate activities, exchange information and good practices, strengthen information integrity, and organise communications events and campaigns.
Social Media and Media Content
The first listed duty is to support the creation of social media and traditional media content, including coverage of workshops, high-level meetings and events, using photos and draft material provided by the RCO team.
Campaigns on Facebook, LinkedIn and X
The intern will support the implementation of communications campaigns across the RCO's platforms, including:
🐦 X
The job opening asks for a consistent voice, tone and publishing schedule across these platforms.
Website Content
The intern will support the creation of website content, including:
📰 News items
🗒️ Event summaries
📢 Updates on UN activity in the sub-region
Photography and Youth Engagement
A distinctive duty is photography support for RCO activities and youth engagement initiatives. This includes work with Micronesian press clubs and counterparts in Australia.
UNCG Pacific, UNCG Micronesia and Worklogs
The intern will participate in UNCG Pacific and UNCG Micronesia activities and complete worklogs as instructed by the UN Information Centre through the designated Trello board. The intern will coordinate with the UN Communications Group (UNCG) Micronesia and UNCG Pacific, aligning RCO outputs with wider UN system messaging in the region.
Other Communications Initiatives
The intern will also support any other communications initiatives as requested by the Head of the RCO.
Output and Work Assignments
The job opening lists how the work is organised:
👤 The intern reports directly to the Head of the RCO, who sets priorities, reviews outputs and conducts performance discussions
🤝 The intern works closely with all members of the RCO team, receiving content, photos and background material for finalisation and publication
🔗 The intern coordinates with UNCG Micronesia and UNCG Pacific
💻 When working remotely, the intern agrees a regular check-in schedule and stays reachable on the usual RCO channels
Ultimate Result of the Service
The job opening names three intended results:
🔭 Increased visibility, reach and public understanding of United Nations priorities, results and partnerships across Micronesia
✍️ Timely, accurate and audience-focused content produced for social media, websites, media outreach and regional campaigns
🕸️ Stronger coordination with UN communications networks and practical communications capacity among emerging Micronesian communicators
Academic Requirements of the United Nations Internship Programme
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)
📖 (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
🏫 (c) A university degree programme in communications, journalism, media studies, public relations, international relations, digital communications or a related field
The job opening restates the requirement in a second place: applicants must be a junior or senior student of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), be currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. programme.
Academic coursework or training in social media, photography, graphic or digital design, website content, data analytics or related areas is an advantage.
No Professional Work Experience Required
No prior full-time professional work experience is required. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the type of internship is required.
Relevant academic, volunteer, internship, student media, community engagement or extracurricular experience in communications, journalism, social media, photography, website content or related areas is desirable.
Proving Your Academic Status
Applicants are asked: do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, you must indicate which one and attach proof to the application. You will also have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Skills and Qualities the Office Is Looking For
🗣️ An interest in communications and social media, with the ability to create clear and engaging content for different audiences
📸 Familiarity with social media platforms, website content management, photography, basic digital design or media monitoring is desirable
💻 The intern should be able to work remotely, follow guidance, manage assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different locations
🎯 An ability or potential to support communications campaigns and create content for social media, traditional media and websites is desirable
📈 Familiarity with media monitoring, basic performance indicators or analytics is an advantage
🖥️ Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams, is required
Language Requirements
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage.
Knowledge of Nauru, Palauan, Ponapean, Gilbertese or Marshallese is desirable, which reflects the five countries the office supports.
Costs: Interns Are Not Paid by the United Nations
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.
Visa and Work Authorization
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 or employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee at Any Stage of Recruitment
The job opening carries the United Nations' standard warning in capital letters: the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, whether at application, interview meeting, processing or training. The Organization also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Communications and Social Media Intern at the UN RCO for Micronesia do?
The intern supports social media and traditional media content, campaigns on Facebook, LinkedIn and X, website content, and photography for RCO activities and youth engagement initiatives. The intern also takes part in UNCG Pacific and UNCG Micronesia activities and supports other communications initiatives requested by the Head of the RCO.
Is this internship remote?
Yes. The job opening describes it as a remote, three-month internship with the Multi-Country Resident Coordinator's Office for Micronesia, whose office is in Pohnpei. The intern agrees a regular check-in schedule with the Head of the RCO and stays reachable on the usual RCO communication channels during agreed working days.
How long is the internship and what are the working hours?
The overall contract duration is 25 November 2026 to 24 February 2027, which is three months. The expected time worked is 40 hours per week, with regular working hours from 9:30 to 17:30 CST.
Is the internship paid?
No. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme, or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme at minimum bachelor's level. A university degree programme in communications, journalism, media studies, public relations, international relations, digital communications or a related field is also listed.
Is professional work experience required?
No. No prior full-time professional work experience is required. A field of study closely related to the type of internship is required.
Which languages are required?
Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage, and knowledge of Nauru, Palauan, Ponapean, Gilbertese or Marshallese is desirable.
Which software skills are expected?
Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams. Familiarity with website content management, photography, basic digital design or media monitoring is desirable.
Which countries does the Micronesia RCO cover?
The office supports five Pacific Small Island Developing States: the Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru and Palau. It is based in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
What proof do I need to attach?
You must indicate which of the listed criteria you meet and attach proof to the application. An official certificate has to be provided at a later stage.
Does the United Nations charge an application fee?
No. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview meeting, processing or training, and it does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Deadline
⏳ 20 November 2026
Link
🔗 Job opening and application (Apply Now): https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=287725&languageCd=ENG
