Intern - Communication

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is offering an in-person Communications Internship based in Fukuoka, Japan. Designed for current university students and recent graduates, this six-month position offers direct involvement in promoting sustainable urban development, climate resilience, and equitable community growth across the region. Interns work 35 hours per week under the guidance of substantive UN officers. Core activities encompass drafting web stories, producing multimedia content, managing social media channels, executing communications campaigns, and compiling engagement analytics to support UN-Habitat's 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to gain international civil service experience, refine technical public relations skills, and build a professional network within an intercultural UN environment. The position is unremunerated, making it ideal for candidates with independent or institutional support.