Unpaid Internship - Cybersecurity for development Internship

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION  

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. 

ITU applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU.

Unpaid Internship - Cybersecurity for development Internship 

 Vacancy notice no: 2381 
Sector: BDT
Department: DNE
Country of contract: Remote
Duty station: Home Based

 Position number: [[positionNumber]] 
Grade: [[PositionGrade]] 
Type of contract: Internship
Duration of contract: from 4 to 6 months
Recruitment open to: External
Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 08 October 2026

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) is responsible for the organization and coordination of the work of the Telecommunication Development Sector of the Union. BDT deals mainly with development policies, strategies, programming, projects, as well as technical cooperation activities to enable and foster universal access to affordable, high-quality and secure telecommunications/ICTs and Foster equitable and inclusive use of telecommunications/ICTs to empower people and societies for sustainable development. To effectively and efficiently serve the needs of Member States, BDT is organized into four functional areas:

• Operations Coordination Department (Office of the Deputy to the Director) (DDR)
• Projects, Partnerships & Digital Skills Department (PPS) 
• Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE) 
• Digital Knowledge Society Department (DKS)

The Digital Networks & Environment Department (DNE) is responsible to assist the Member States, especially the G77 countries, in a wide range of ICT development challenges, as basic connectivity, spectrum management, evolution of current to future broadband networks and technologies, enabling universal and affordable access, and strengthening the security through the cybersecurity support. In addition, the DNE Department provides expertise and needed support for emergency telecommunications and the increasingly important and urgent aspects related to the environment and climate change.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

ITU is seeking two interns to support the fourth edition of the Her CyberTracks and other initiatives under the Women in Cyber programme.

Under the supervision of the Women in Cyber project manager, the intern will be key in the successful implementation of the Women in cyber projects and initiatives the interns will:


- Provide general support and project management to the Project lead.

- Support the implementation of Her CyberTracks project, notably with the development and delivery of trainings, career development materials, and organization of networking meetings and related events.

- Support the coordination, communication for the mentors and mentees of Her CyberTracks.

- Support the communications function by drafting news-pieces, testimonials, presentations and updating/editing of event collateral. Maintenance and editing of online program and events (collect bios, profile photos, sponsor's logos, company profiles, quality checks, etc.).

- Contribute to data collection and analysis on trends related to women in cybersecurity, including participation, skills development, and career pathways, to inform project design and impact assessment, as well as other related initiatives.

- Contribute to background research and support the design and development of new activities and initiatives under the Women in Cyber programme.

- Support the preparation of analytical briefs, reports, and presentations for internal use and external partners, synthesizing insights for ongoing Women in Cyber project and activities.

COMPETENCIES

Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow timelines, and support the delivery of events and project activities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written; Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment and coordinate with a range of stakeholders; Client and Service Orientation.

Excellent research and analytical skills: Ability to conduct background research, synthesize information, and contribute to data collection and analysis related to women in cybersecurity trends.

Strong command of Microsoft Office Tools. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Education: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related discipline.

Experience: No work experience required.

Languages: Advanced level of English.

REMUNERATION INFORMATION

Unpaid internship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The internship will be carried out remotely.

Please note that a non-remunerated internship at ITU does not carry the same conditions of employmentas a short-term or fi xed-term position. Medical insurance, travel, accommodation, and living expenses arethe responsibility ofthe intern or their sponsoring institution.

ITU Internship Requirements

To be eligible for an internship at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), candidates must:

• Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate(within six months prior to the start of the internship).
• Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

INFORMATION ON RECRUITMENT PROCESS   

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the ITU career website. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. ITU uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. Messages originating from a non ITU e-mail account - @itu.int - should be disregarded. ITU does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.