United Nations Internship Opportunities 2026 | Abuja

About the role

United Nations Internship Opportunities 2026 | Abuja | United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Abuja is part of the global network of UNICs managed by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC). The Social Media Intern will support UNIC Abuja's digital communications, online engagement, multimedia storytelling and public outreach efforts. The intern will help strengthen the visibility of the United Nations in Nigeria by creating engaging content for social media platforms and supporting campaigns on sustainable development, peace and security, climate action, gender equality, human rights, information integrity, youth engagement and other UN priority issues.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor's level or equivalent)
• Majoring in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Digital Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
• Experience in social media management, multimedia content creation, journalism, communications or digital marketing is desirable.
• Experience using graphic design, video editing or social media analytics tools is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs, sustainable development, media, public information or the work of the United Nations is desirable.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital engagement practices.
• Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar multimedia editing tools are desirable.

What you get

• Full-time, in-person for three (3) to six (6) months maximum depending on the availability of the intern.
• Learning Opportunities The internship provides an opportunity to:
• Gain practical experience in strategic communications within the United Nations system.
• Work on global and local advocacy campaigns connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Develop skills in multimedia storytelling, audience engagement, digital analytics and public information.
• Gain exposure to the work of the United Nations Country Team in Nigeria and the broader UN communications network.

The offer

• Type: full-time

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Location

• Remote: Open to anyone