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United Nations, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is offering a Knowledge Management & Communications Support Internship based in Bilbao, Spain. This six-month internship suits students or recent graduates interested in communications, knowledge management, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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What you will do
- Categorize, tag, and archive multimedia assets ensuring compliance with taxonomy and usage rights.
- Organize and maintain the Communications Unit's SharePoint and related folders for various communication materials.
- Store and distribute official communication resources following UN and Local2030 branding guidelines.
- Assist in organizing and archiving corporate messaging and briefing materials for missions.
- Support updating and managing contact lists of partners and focal points within the Local2030 network.
- Review and quality-check content for the Local2030 website and assist with web traffic and SEO analytics.
- Track international media developments, maintain media contact databases, and help prepare communications impact reports.
- Draft and distribute internal communications and help design ways to keep the Secretariat team informed and engaged.
- Coordinate communication efforts between the Communications team and other Secretariat teams for updates and news.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a graduate programme or in the final year of a bachelor's degree, or have graduated with a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree.
- Be computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite and similar applications.
- Show interest in the United Nations' work and commitment to its Charter.
- Demonstrate ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Preferred fields of study include Knowledge Management, Communications, Information Science, International Relations, Journalism, Data Analytics, or related areas.
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required; knowledge of Spanish and other UN languages is desirable.
- Experience or familiarity with managing digital asset libraries, file systems, databases, or web/media analytics is desirable.
Benefits
This is an unpaid internship. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorizations.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting proof of your academic status as specified. The closing date for applications is Friday, 6 November 2026.