Idil Uner

İdil Üner is a communications professional with experience working for several United Nations organizations. She currently serves as a Digital Communication Specialist at UNICEF, a role she has held since June 2024.1

Prior to her current position, Üner worked as an Associate Public Information Officer at the United Nations from January 2022 to April 2024, where she was part of the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth and the Partnerships and Communications Team.12

From December 2020 to December 2021, Üner was a Communications Consultant at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), working with the SDG Integration Team in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support.12

Üner has a strong educational background, holding a Master's degree in Global Governance from Columbia University, where she graduated with a 3.93/4.0 GPA and was awarded a merit scholarship.1 She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Economics, and Marketing from McGill University.1

Throughout her career, Üner has gained experience in various aspects of communications and public information within the UN system. She has also completed internships at UN Peacekeeping, UNICEF USA, and PwC.1

Üner's professional interests appear to focus on global governance, sustainable development, and effective communication strategies within international organizations.2