Communications Intern at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

The position

• UNHCR Kenya is seeking a dynamic and energetic intern to join a fast-paced environment, creating content and contributing to external communications from the operation. The ideal candidate will have experience in content production and social media management.

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 monthly operational updates 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 webstories on the website.
• Maintain up-to-date filing system for consent forms and other relevant documents pertaining UNCR Kenya communications unit.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required.
Eligibility
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.

Desirable Qualifications And Skills
The ideal candidate should have:

• Have excellent knowledge of English (written/oral/comprehension) with developed writing skills.
• Ideally have a background in communications, public relations.
• Have strong organization and analytical skills.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Adobe Software’s (Premier Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator) and Canva is desirable