Location: Geneva, Switzerland
ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. Sector: TSB. Department: SPD. Type of contract: Internship. Duration: 6 months. Recruitment open to: External.
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: The Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) fulfills the objectives of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, providing secretariat support to groups studying technical, operating and tariff questions and facilitating the adoption of Recommendations with a view to standardizing telecommunications and information technology on a global basis. Within TSB, the Study Groups and Policy Department (SPD) is responsible for the development of standards, international numbering resources, bridging the standardization gap, and policies guiding ITU-T.
TERMS OF REFERENCE: Under the supervision of the Counsellor of the ITU-T SG20, the Communications Intern will: provide communications support on activities related to smart sustainable cities and AI-powered virtual worlds; write engaging social media posts and ensure regular social media updates; assist with drafting the Digital Transformation and Cities Digest; create digital, mobile-first content, including photos and videos; develop content for the website, ensuring visibility of virtual events, digital campaigns and key activities; maintain, proofread and systematically update website pages (training provided); conduct research and data analysis on trends, best practices and relevant topics to support communication strategies; support event coordination for ITU events related to Digital Transformation for People-Centred Cities and AI-powered virtual worlds; and draft editorial and promotional content for related events.
COMPETENCIES: Excellent computer skills (MS Office; PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Premiere Pro; Canva; generative AI tools an asset). Knowledge of the ICT industry and tech media; both traditional and new media approaches; digital editorial content and promotional platforms; best practices in modern digital communication; familiarity with content analysis and industry measurement methodologies.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education - University degree in areas related to Information and Communication Technologies, Economy, Business Administration, International Relations or International Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Policy, Communications and/or related subjects. Experience - No work experience required. Language - Advanced level of English; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
REMUNERATION: Unpaid internship. Medical insurance, travel, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
ELIGIBILITY: Candidates must be under 30 years of age (exceptions may be considered for Ph.D. candidates); be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate (within six months prior to the start of the internship); and be a citizen of an ITU Member State.
Closing date: 15 September 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
All candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information via the ITU careers website (Apply now: https://jobs.itu.int/talentcommunity/apply/1362095155/?locale=en_US). Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 15 September 2026. Vacancy notice no: 2391. Evaluation is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments as well as a competency-based interview. Only selected candidates will be contacted; candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks. Messages originating from a non-ITU e-mail account (@itu.int) should be disregarded. ITU does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.