At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this Communications Internship on Anti-Racism at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) in Geneva, Switzerland. The intern supports the UNOG Anti-Racism Advocate, the Working Group and the Geneva Alliance against racism (GAAR) for a maximum of 6 months from 15 January 2027. The internship is unpaid.
About the Role
The intern is tasked with supporting the UNOG Anti-Racism Advocate, working with the Chair of the Working Group and the Geneva Alliance against racism (GAAR).
Duration and Start
⏱️ Expected duration: a maximum of 6 months.
📅 Start date: 15 January 2027, with flexibility to discuss the exact date based on the candidate's availability and visa arrangements.
📍 Work location: Geneva.
Key Responsibilities
📝 Assist the secretary of the Working Group in taking notes and drafting minutes of the various meetings held by the Working Group and GAAR.
🎪 Assist in organizing events such as all-staff meetings, informal gatherings of staff and external outreach activities.
🎥 Assist in video taking activities for outreach and advocacy activities.
📰 Assist in drafting communications to be published internally through the various UNOG communication channels, such as broadcasts and iSeek.
📱 Work with various social media teams to monitor statistics and the impact of the outreach activities, and report to the Chair.
🌐 Assist in the creation of the UNOG webpage on racism and racial discrimination and add regular content to it.
🌍 Collect information about the Global South countries to be contacted within the outreach efforts made by the Working Group.
📌 Perform other duties as instructed by the Chair of the Working Group and GAAR.
✅ Assist the Chair of the Working Group in monitoring the agreed recommendations to fight racism and racial discrimination.
🗒️ Serve as the secretary of the Geneva Alliance against racism (GAAR).
Fields of Study and Skills
Interns must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme in a related field such as Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Sciences or Administration. Experience or studies in racism and/or discrimination issues is an asset.
🔢 Skills in data analysis and reporting.
🎬 Videography and graphic design.
✏️ Drafting, editing and proofreading.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
🏫 Or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
📚 Professional work experience is not required, but a field of study closely related to the type of internship is required.
📄 You indicate which criterion you meet and attach proof to the application, and an official certificate is requested at a later stage.
🗣️ Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
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Costs and Funding
💸 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, and successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the offer.
🩺 Candidates are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.
No Fee at Any Stage
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing or training), and it does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
How to Apply
The application asks whether you have completed a UN internship before (if yes, include the UN entity and concrete dates) and whether you can cover all travel, visa, accommodation, health insurance and living expenses. You also indicate which eligibility criterion you meet and attach proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Anti-Racism communications intern do?
The intern takes notes and drafts minutes for the Working Group and GAAR meetings, helps organize events, supports video and social media outreach, drafts internal communications and helps build the UNOG webpage on racism and racial discrimination.
How long is the internship?
The internship lasts a maximum of 6 months, starting on 15 January 2027 with flexibility based on your availability and visa arrangements.
Which fields of study fit this internship?
Related fields include Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Sciences and Administration. Experience or studies in racism and discrimination issues is an asset.
Is this UN internship paid?
No. The vacancy states that interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and that travel, visa, accommodation, health insurance and living expenses are covered by the intern or the sponsoring institution.
Which languages do I need?
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
Do I need work experience?
No. Applicants to the UN Internship programme are not required to have professional work experience, but a field of study closely related to the internship is required.
Does the UN charge an application fee?
No. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Deadline
⏳ 22 November 2026
Links
Browse all internship opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
📄 Vacancy page: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/287827?language=en
