Communications Intern
Join UNHCR as a Communications Intern to gain experience in humanitarian communications.
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Overview
Join UNHCR as a Communications Intern to gain experience in humanitarian communications.
You have:
- Be either a recent graduate or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO.
- Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.
- Knowledge of English at B2 Level.
- Candidates with previous UNHCR Internship experience must not have exceeded the maximum total cumulative full-time internship duration of eight (8) months.
Deadline for Applications
September 2, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
BFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2026-10-01Terms of Reference
Organizational context
This exciting internship is a unique opportunity for someone wishing to learn and grow as a communicator working with the leading agency on refugee protection and to sharpen their professional skills. The Communications Intern will be supervised by a Senior Communications Associate or any other position as decided by the senior management.
The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance. The incumbent will have frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information with colleagues within UNHCR as well as media, international organizations, academic institutions and private individuals.
The communications unit is responsible for gathering and producing public facing content – videos, photos, stories, graphic design materials, web stories, briefing kits and operational updates.
The position
The ideal candidate is a motivated and creative individual with strong writing and storytelling skills, an interest in humanitarian communications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience with social media, photography, video editing, or graphic design is an asset, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools. Excellent written and spoken English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.
Duties and responsibilities
• Media monitoring – support with monitor UNHCR Kenya mentions on the media on a weekly basis • Reporting – generation of monthly reports under the supervisor’s guidance – these include the Fact sheets and briefing kits • Website management – under guidance of the supervisor, the intern will update the website with stories and content intended to go out to the public. • Support with follow-up on administrative and logistical arrangements to organise press briefings and other events, such as workshop and conferences. • Content production – the intern will contribute to content production which includes video production, photography, writing, editing, and graphic design support of videos that speak to UNHCR’s work and the people we serve. • Social media management – The intern will support the communications team with generating copy for UNHCR Kenya’s social media channels. • Website editing – supporting with the uploading of press releases and web stories on the website. • Maintain up-to-date filing system for consent forms and other relevant documents pertaining UNHCR Kenya communications unit. • Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum qualifications required
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO ; and • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR . • Candidates with previous UNHCR Internship experience must not have exceeded the maximum total cumulative full-time internship duration of eight (8) months.
• Language Requirements - Knowledge of English (at B2 Level) and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
Desirable qualifications and skills The ideal candidate will: • Have excellent knowledge of English (written/oral/comprehension) with developed writing skills. • Have a background in communications, public relations. • Have strong organization and analytical skills. • Have excellent communication skills (video editing and graphic design) is essential. • Have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Experience in Adobe Software (Premier Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator - essential) and Canva is desirable.
Conditions It is a Full-time internship with working hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and Friday 8: am to 2:00 pm (37 hours per week).
The successful candidate assigned to support the team in Kenya Country Office.Standard Job Description
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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a project where you had to use your writing skills? | The interviewer is looking to gauge your practical experience in writing and your ability to articulate clearly. | Discuss a specific project, the writing challenges you faced, and the outcome. |
| Describe a time when you had to edit content for a public audience. What was your approach? | The interviewer wants to understand your editing process and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage deadlines when working on multiple assignments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you managed social media accounts before? How did you engage your audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for graphic design and content creation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you had to gather information for a report. What was your process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with developments in humanitarian communications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with media monitoring? How do you approach it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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