APPLY NOW! UNOY Internship: Communications Officer 2024
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that the position is unpaid. You will
receive a stipend of 500 EUR per month to cover some expenses. You must be a legal
resident or citizen of the EU. We unfortunately cannot sponsor a work visa. You need to be
already registered or be able to register in the Netherlands from abroad, as the BSN (Dutch
registration number) is a legal requirement. Age between 20 and 29. You also need to have
access to a personal computer and secure internet connection.
About UNOY Peacebuilders
UNOY is a youth-led network of over 130 youth organisations working towards more
peaceful societies. We embrace values of peace, diversity, inclusion, and meaningful
participation. At UNOY, young people have the opportunity to gain work experience in
the field of peacebuilding, join an international team, develop new skills, and connect
with young people and organisations around the world. All interns are supported by a
supervisor in identifying their personal learning goals, training opportunities, and
monitoring progress throughout the internship.
As the Communications Officer, you will work with direct supervision from the
Communications Lead. Your responsibilities will include:
Content Production
● Ongoing creation and management of creative, visual content for the UNOY
website and social media channels;
● Identifying and commissioning compelling written pieces for the UNOY blog;
● Creating and disseminating a monthly newsletter to UNOY members;
● Creating and disseminating a biannual external newsletter to donors and
partners;
● Leading coordination and production of the intern-driven Peace Corner podcast;
Strategic Development
● Supporting the evaluation of UNOY’s first organisation-wide communications
strategy and creation of the second communications strategy;
● Supporting the creation and implementation of a new social media strategy;
● Assisting in finalising the web migration process, and supporting web
development and restructuring;
Advocacy and Outreach
● Monitoring YPS developments and liaising with UNOY’s Advocacy Coordinator
and Officer to align communications;
● Supporting better alignment of UNOY’s fundraising and communications;
● Supporting communications with external partners for collaborative projects,
missions, and events.
We are looking for somebody who has:
● Experience or a strong interest in peacebuilding, youth work, and
communications;
● Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills (in English); other languages are
an asset!
● Some experience in graphic design and video editing;
● Some experience in online communications and social media platforms;
● Familiarity with WordPress, Zoho and/or Canva (desirable);
● Planning, organisational, and intercultural communication skills;
● Enthusiasm, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset;
● Flexibility and capacity to work independently, as well as in a team;
● A higher education degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) on a topic related to
youth, peace, conflict or international relations. We can also accept candidates
who are in their last year of undergraduate degree.
We offer you:
● Being fully part of a young, dynamic, and international team;
● Opportunity to acquire new skills;
● Opportunity to work independently and take ownership over your portfolio;
● A great stepping stone for your future career—former interns have moved on to
work in international organisations, academia, and the government sector;
● Possibility to participate in internal and external training opportunities;
● Possibility to use your internship for studies/research.
How to apply?
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by sending your CV and
application form to vacancy@unoy.org, with ‘Communications Officer’ in the
subject line.
Application Deadline: 17th November 2024
