UNIC

What we do

The United Nations Information Centre Prague (UNIC) forms part of a global information network for the United Nations. It provides information about the activities, as well as the priority objectives of the organization, including specialized agencies and programs; has the role of representing the UN Secretariat in the Czech Republic; and builds partnerships with Government, state institutions, non-governmental organizations, schools, media and the private sector. As one of the first “branches” of the United Nations, UNIC Prague was founded in 1947.

For non-profit organizations

We establish partnerships with organizations whose activities are related to the topics, objectives and principles of the United Nations.

UNIC collaborates with nonprofit organizations who work on issues and projects relating to human rights, environmental protection, climate change, sustainable development, peace and security issues, poverty and other areas. The United Nations provides formal backing for the most interesting projects to use space in the center of Prague on seminars, workshops, conferences, discussions and screenings.

We offer

Use of a spacious multipurpose room (up to 40 participants) on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00;
Variable adaptation of the room (tables and chairs);
Use of the facilities to prepare coffee, tea and small snacks;
Use technical equipment – projector, screen, sound room, notebook, and flipchart.

We Expect

For the events and projects to be directly related to the activities and objectives of the United Nations;
Commissioning and support of the UN logo on the invitations and related materials;
Professional and dignified course of action, as well as basic cleaning afterwards;
The establishment of long-term cooperation.

If interested, please complete this form and send it to the e-mail address barbora.krutakova@unic.org and / or please contact Barbara Krutáková at +420 255 711 646

Job opportunities and internship

UN Careers

Official pages of the United Nations: UN Careers

UN Volunteers

Official pages of the United Nations: UN Volunteers

Internship at UNIC in Prague

Internships at UNIC

UNIC offers unpaid internships to college students who are in their professional lives and want to apply predominantly in the areas of information services, media and international relations.

Prerequisites:

Excellent knowledge of Czech and English
The ability to work on PC (MS Office, basic knowledge of HTML, information retrieval)
A solid understanding of the internet and social networks
Independence
Organisational skills
Interest in the activities of the United Nations

Duration:

At least 4 months

The work involves helping to organise information campaigns and public events (seminars, press conferences, presentations, etc.), information activities (short translations, adding information on the web, proofreading and rewriting texts, sending invitations and press releases) and assistance in ensuring standard office operations.

For those who are interested, please send your resume, cover letter and this form to info.prague@unic.org or by post UNIC Prague. In the cover letter you must specify your available time to perform the internship.

For schools

Explore the world and understand its context

Educational programs run at UNIC Prague. Lasting 60-90 minutes, they are especially for students of secondary schools and universities, as well as for other interest groups, e.g. teachers, workers from the non-governmental sector, etc. Participants are familiarized with the structure and functioning of the UN and its role in important global issues. The program includes screenings of documentary films, discussions, quizzes and games.

Venue UNIC multipurpose room, Železná 24, Praha 1

Capacity 20-40 people

Contact info.prague@unic.org, phone +420 255 711 645