Introduction
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aviation safety, air navigation, security and environmental protection.
United Nations Internship Opportunity – Journalism and Marketing, 2024-25
To that effect, ICAO is a knowledge-based organization engaged in the development of intellectual property. The Revenue and Product Management (RPM) Section is part of the Bureau of Administration and Services (ADB) and is focused on revenue-generating activities of the Organization. The portfolio of revenue-generating activities includes publications, periodicals, databases, websites, training, printing and events.
The revenues generated by these activities are required to promote the implementation of ICAO’s Strategic Objectives and to carry out related Programme Support. The Section is responsible for the overall strategic planning, stakeholders’ collaboration, coordination, promotion, and distribution of these sellable products in close coordination with the other Bureaux/Offices of the Organization.
The Product Management Unit (PTM) is responsible for identifying analysing and implementing revenue-generating opportunities in ICAO. In addition, the unit conducts marketing and branding efforts to bring products to market and achieve revenue targets.
ALSO READ: UN Careers | Visa Sponspored x5 Part-time Teachers Vacancies |Deadline: 21/Sep/2025
Under the guidance of the Head, Product Management Unit, the intern will support the marketing team on initiatives related to its online magazine. In this context, s/he may work with different units in ICAO in collaborative business initiatives.
Responsibilities
The intern will work closely with the rest of the unit to:
• Provide editing and copywriting support for ICAO event marketing;
• Assist in curating and drafting content for the ICAO online magazine;
• Assist in the development of social media posts, organic and paid, to promote UnitingAviation.com articles and drive greater brand awareness and readership of the platform; • Support the development of marketing and sales collateral for RPM products and services (print and digital);
• Format and publish articles from legacy issues of ICAO’s publications on to the UnitingAviation.com online magazine;
• Assist in the development of a contributor programme to increase the diversity of content published on UnitingAviation.com;
• Conduct research on aviation publishers, international organizations, aviation partners, and other relevant bodies that can provide relevant content to ICAO’s online magazine;
• Utilize digital tools to develop profiles on social media influencers, journalists, and bloggers;
• Monitor and report on analytics for unitingaviation.com; • Perform other related duties.
Competencies
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
FOR MORE UPDATES Follow the United Nations Opportunities channel on WhatsApp
Education
• Applicants must, at the time of application, have completed or be enrolled in a university degree or higher. The programme must be in a field of study related to marketing, business, communications, public or business administration, political science and/or journalism. • Knowledge of digital communications and publishing platforms. Layout and design experience would be an asset.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship
Languages
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English is required. • A working knowledge of a second language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview
No Fee
ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.
