About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The United Nations is hiring a Junior Professional Officer in Programme Management for the Internet Governance Forum Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. This is a 2-year position with the possibility of extension for another year, subject to yearly review concerning priorities, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. The Junior Professional Officer will work under the supervision of the Head of Office/Senior Programme Management Officer. The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and the selected candidate will be expected to provide substantive and logistical support towards preparations for and implementation of the IGF annual meetings. The role also involves supporting stakeholder engagement and providing substantive support on matters related to Internet governance. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant field, at least 2 years of relevant professional work experience in Internet governance related processes, and fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Benefits
- 2-year contract with possibility of extension for another year
- Opportunity to work in the field of Internet Governance/Digital cooperation
- Chance to apply rules and procedures of multilateral cooperation in general and multi-stakeholder processes
- Opportunity to better understand Internet governance issues and draft position papers, studies, reports, and summaries
- Opportunity to exchange information and capabilities with participants in the IGF
Eligibility
- Master’s degree in business/public administration, international relations, journalism, communication, management, computer and information science or a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience in Internet governance related processes
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of issues on Information and Communication Technologies for development and current internet governance issues
- Excellent editing, writing, and communication skills in the English language
- Experience and strong knowledge on uses of new social media for public communication in international organizations
- Experience in the use of computers and proficiency in office software packages
- Good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems
Required Documents
No specific documents are mentioned in the source.
How to Apply
- Review the requirements for the position and ensure you qualify.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and a cover letter.
- Submit your application directly to the Bureau for International Recruitment (BFIO) using the application form and referencing the Chiffre Nr. 2026-2-32.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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