About the role#
The International Telecommunication Union is seeking two interns to support the fourth edition of the Her CyberTracks initiative and other activities within the Women in Cyber programme. This is a full-time, unpaid remote internship lasting between 4 and 6 months.
What you'll do#
- Provide project management and general support to the Project lead.
- Assist with the implementation of the Her CyberTracks project, including the creation of training and career development materials.
- Organize networking meetings and related events.
- Coordinate communication between mentors and mentees.
- Draft news-pieces, testimonials, and presentations while editing event collateral.
- Maintain and edit online program content and event details.
- Collect and analyze data on trends regarding women in cybersecurity to inform project design.
- Conduct background research and support the development of new Women in Cyber activities.
- Prepare analytical briefs and reports for internal and external partners.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor or Master degree in International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
- Must be a citizen of an ITU Member State and under 30 years of age.
- Advanced level of English.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on client service.
Location & details#
- Modality: Remote.
- Compensation: Unpaid.
- Term: Rolling.
About International Telecommunication Union
The International Telecommunication Union acts as the United Nations agency for digital technologies. Founded in 1865, the organization coordinates global radio spectrum use and satellite orbits while setting international technology standards. It maintains a membership base of 194 countries along with over 1,000 companies and academic institutions. The agency operates from its headquarters in Geneva with a staff of over 1,600 people.
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