INTERNSHIP: Communication & Information Sector

OVERVIEW

Duty Station: Headquarters, Field Offices, and Institutes

Type of contract : Internship

Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External Candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30 June 2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Communication and Information Sector’s mission is to promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage.
(The role of the internship position does not include responsibility for UNESCO's wider external communications, which is managed by the Division for Communications and Public Engagement.).

Areas of activity covered by the Communication and Information Sector include (not exhaustive):

• Supporting Freedom of Expression, access to information and the safety of journalists
• Empowering societies, citizens and youth through Media and information Literacy
• Supporting the development of free, diverse and gender-inclusive independent media
• Promoting open access to information for all and supporting linguistic diversity
• Fostering innovation and an inclusive digital transformation in the service of sustainable development
• Protecting, preserving and promoting access to the world’s documentary heritage
• Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic: Addressing disinformation and ensuring access to reliable information for all in times of crises

TASKS

The Intern will have the opportunity to learn and support the overall work of the Sector’s mission.
Activities will vary depending on the requirements of the assignment. Specific Terms of Reference and learning objectives will for