Thought Leadership and Content Strategy Internship, Director’s Office, Global Programme Division, New-York HQ, 4 months (On-site / Remote)

UNICEF is an international organization dedicated to promoting children’s rights and improving the well-being of disadvantaged children worldwide. The intern will support the Director of the Global Programme Division through digital content management, thought leadership research, SharePoint and information management, and recruitment and contracting coordination.

What you'll do:

• Drive the Director’s digital presence by managing a dynamic pipeline of LinkedIn blogs and articles. Given the office’s external engagement goals, the role will focus on producing content with consistent frequency to strengthen visibility and influence global policies and partnerships
• Track and analyze LinkedIn performance using already established KPIs to assess reach, engagement, and influence over time
• Prepare a monthly LinkedIn KPI performance report, synthesizing insights on page performance, audience engagement, and visibility trends. The report will highlight key takeaways, what is performing well, areas for improvement, and actionable recommendations, and will be shared with the Director to inform strategic communication decisions
• Coordinate inputs for external-facing content, including consolidating contributions from internal teams and partners to support timely publication and alignment with strategic messaging
• Define and contribute to a dedicated research theme, aligned with the strategic priorities of the office and the intern’s areas of interest, and translate research findings into both analytical and public-facing outputs, including a thought piece and a blog or LinkedIn article, highlighting key insights and implications for policy, partnerships, or programming
• Carry out targeted research and analysis on emerging issues, partner priorities, and strategic questions within the defined theme to inform the Director’s work and support UNICEF’s mission
• Contribute to structured knowledge sharing by supporting the development and organization of thought leadership assets, such as a journal, a series of field notes, or other intellectual products
• Maintain and manage SharePoint sites, ensuring content is up to date, accessible, and aligned with agreed structures
• Organize and structure document libraries and folders, applying standardized filing systems to support consistency and ease of use
• Apply and maintain metadata and standardized naming conventions to improve document traceability, searchability, and knowledge continuity
• Manage document version control and archiving, ensuring records are properly stored, retrievable, and compliant with information-management standards
• Support recruitment and contracting processes, including drafting and updating Terms of Reference (ToRs) in coordination with hiring managers

What they're looking for:

• Strong alignment to UNICEF mandate and values
• Be enrolled, within the past year, in a graduate degree program with a preferred major in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Business or a related field
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, with the ability to distill information succinctly and accurately
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytical and writing skills
• Hands-on aptitude, emotional intelligence and self-management skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Ability to look beyond the tasks assigned, take ownership of projects and make suggestions on how to improve the role
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently with different stakeholders across several projects
• Experience with SharePoint and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage digital content and information systems, including file organization and version control

Benefits:

• Build skills across a spectrum of responsibilities.
• Exposure to and chance to engage with multiple topics and UNICEF’s various programmes.
• Opportunity to support UNICEF at a high level that translates into impact on on-the-ground operations.
• Experience a multicultural working environment unique to UNICEF.
• Leave entitlement.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
• Flexible working arrangements.