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

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.