Programme Support & Communications Intern

About the role

The Programme Support & Communications Intern will work in the Office of the Regional Director of UN‑Habitat’s Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The role supports coordination, communications and analytical tasks linked to programme delivery, partnerships and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and update talking points, briefing notes, and background documents for the Regional Director’s meetings and high‑level engagements.
• Prepare presentations, briefs and visual materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing official communications, correspondence and coordination notes with headquarters, regional and country offices, and partners.
• Support coordination functions across ROEECA, tracking follow‑ups, actions and key priorities.
• Compile and synthesize information for reports, speeches and strategic notes.
• Conduct basic data analysis and create charts, tables and summaries to inform decision‑making.
• Maintain knowledge‑management files and documentation for the Office of the Regional Director.
• Help organise meetings, workshops and regional events, including logistics, agendas and summaries.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate or final‑year undergraduate programme (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field such as Urban Studies, Planning, International Development, Economics, Environmental Studies or similar.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of French or another UN language is desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in UN work and commitment to the UN Charter.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic data analysis and visualization skills (creating charts, tables, summaries).