United Nations – UN-Secretariat · Geneva International P-2, Switzerland, Switzerland
Join the United Nations as a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Programme Management to contribute to Internet Governance and Digital Cooperation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multilateral framework, engage with global stakeholders, and develop expertise in policy dialogue and stakeholder coordination.
About the Role
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is one of the most significant outcomes of the World Summit on Information Society. As a JPO in Programme Management, you will support the IGF Secretariat based in Geneva, Switzerland, contributing to the global dialogue on Internet governance and digital cooperation. This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in a multilateral environment.
What You Will Do
Support the carrying out of the IGF mandate through policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
Draft position papers, studies, reports, and summaries on Internet governance issues.
Interact with stakeholders including government, civil society, and private sector actors.
Exchange information and capabilities with IGF participants.
Apply rules and procedures of multilateral cooperation and multi-stakeholder processes.
Contribute to the development of Internet governance arrangements and policies.
Participate in the implementation of the IGF project document and related activities.
Support the IGF Secretariat in its day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
What We Are Looking For
Master’s degree in business/public administration, international relations, journalism, communication, management, computer and information science or related field.
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience in Internet governance related processes.
Excellent editing, writing and communication skills in English.
Experience and strong knowledge on uses of new social media for public communication in international organizations.
Proficiency in using time efficiently and planning & organizing.
Understanding of multilateral cooperation and multi-stakeholder processes.
Apply now to join the United Nations and contribute to the global dialogue on Internet governance and digital cooperation. This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in a multilateral environment.