Unpaid Internship - Junior Youth Officer

Unpaid Internship - Junior Youth Officer

• Vacancy notice no: 2359
• Sector: SG
• Department: NA
• Country of contract:
  Switzerland
• Duty station:
  Geneva
• Position number: [[position
  
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• Grade: [[Position Grade]]
• Type of contract:
  Internship
• Duration of contract: 6 months
• Recruitment open to:
  External
• Final date to receive applications (Midnight Geneva Time): 7 July 2026

Within the ITU Gender and Youth Office, under the supervision of the Associate Youth Programme Officer, the intern will:

• Participate in the ITU’s meaningful youth engagement work with and for young people globally.
• Assist in the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy, particularly through the ITU Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Board, the ITU Young Professionals Programme, the ITU Reverse Mentoring Initiative, and ITU Youth Leadership activities.
• Support the drafting and updating of reports, briefing notes, and other written materials on youth matters for internal and external audiences.
• Support ITU’s youth communications and community building efforts, amplifying ITU’s engagement with global youth through ITU social media and the ITU Future Innovators Podcast.

Teamwork and

Collaboration:

Able to work independently and also collaboratively to achieve team objectives.

Planning and Organizing:
Able to plan ahead, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage time effectively.

• Education:
  
  University degree in any relevant field.
• Experience:
  
  No work experience required.
• Languages:
  
  English at an advanced level.

Unpaid Internship.

Please note that a non‑remunerated Internship position at ITU does not carry the same conditions of employment as a Short‑term or a Fixed‑term position. Mandatory Medical Insurance, travel expenses, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or sponsoring institutions.

• Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).
• 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).
• Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

ITU applies a zero‑tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.