Unpaid Internship - WSIS 2025-2026 - Junior Project Officer (Web Development)
Unpaid Internship - WSIS 2025-2026 - Junior Project Officer (Web Development)
Unpaid Internship - WSIS 2025-2026 - Junior Project Officer (Web Development)
Unpaid Internship - WSIS 2025-2026 - Junior Project Officer (Web Development)
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Unpaid Internship - WSIS 2025-2026 - Junior Project Officer (Web Development)
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
The General Secretariat directs administrative, human and financial resources and activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication/ICT matters for operational and other purposes, and the provision of legal advice to the whole of the Union. The General Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitors the telecommunication/ICT environment and recommends as needed action relating to the Union’s future policies and strategy. The General Secretariat ensures inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation to advance a whole of ITU approach (One-ITU) in headquarters and the field. The General Secretariat provides logistical and information technology support to the Union’s activities including conferences and global forums; the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations system, and other international organizations; and the engagement of the Member States, Sector Members, and Academia. The General Secretariat manages corporate governance, and strategic communications and relations with the media, different stakeholder groups as well as the general public.
Within the General Secretariat, the Strategic Planning and Membership Department (SPM) advises the Secretary-General on strategic challenges and their implications for the Union in the fast evolving telecommunications/ICT environment; develops forward-looking strategic proposals to the ITU management team with a view to ensuring that the organization meets the objectives assigned by the membership; plans and coordinates the corporative and strategic activities with a view to ensuring their accordance with membership objectives; organizes and provides secretariat services to the Plenipotentiary Conference, Council, and other meetings in the general secretariat in order to achieve a high level of involvement from Member States and Sector Members, develops and maintains sound relations with Member States, Sector Members and other entities, the UN and other international organizations. The Department is also responsible for providing expert advice on communication and promotion strategies and for developing and implementing the Union's corporate communication plan in cooperation with the three Sectors with a view to promoting ITU leadership in the field of telecommunications and ICT.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Under the supervision of the designated officer, the intern will:
• Contribute to website content updates, layouts, and feature improvements to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Assist in troubleshooting and testing web applications, identifying bugs and areas for optimization.
• Participate in the design and development of new digital features and tools, contributing ideas and prototypes.
• Collaborate with other team members to present information effectively on the website, in line with WSIS design and quality standards.
• Provide technical assistance to the WSIS Team.
COMPETENCIES
• Good knowledge and experience of writing standards compliant, accessible, and SEO optimized HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of database technologies; Experience with Microsoft SQL server desirable.
• Excellent organization skills and time management.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical issues effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including Government, Private Sector, Civil Society and Academic Institutions.
• Ability to work in an International Environment.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Education : university degree in computer science, engineering, and related studies.
Experience : no work experience required.
Languages : excellent knowledge of English for conducting research and producing documents (drafting and editing). Knowledge of a second ITU official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.
To be eligible for an internship at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), candidates must:
• 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.
Internship period
: 2 February 2026 to 31 July 2026
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.
INFORMATION ON RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the ITU Careers website. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. ITU uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. Messages originating from a non ITU e-mail account - @itu.int - should be disregarded. ITU does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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International Telecommunication Union
Telekommunikation