Communications M&E and Outreach Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Information Centre for the Caribbean Area (UNIC) in Port of Spain is part of the Department of Global Communications' Outreach Division. UNICs are crucial for the UN's global communication efforts, connecting with diverse audiences and promoting understanding of the UN's mission and activities, especially in developing countries.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the UNIC's 2026 Outreach Programme by assisting in its implementation, monitoring, and assessment. The intern will contribute to various communication and outreach activities, including media monitoring, content creation for outreach materials, and executing internal and external communication campaigns. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in international communications and public outreach within a UN context, supporting the dissemination of information about the UN's work and Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

Assist in researching, selecting, and compiling news content for daily media monitoring reports. Support background research, information design, and graphic design for UNIC-produced handbooks and outreach materials. Help design and execute an internal communications campaign to promote the Outreach Handbook to UN Caribbean offices. Aid in planning and producing outreach activities and products, including drafting text, creating presentations, and managing audience feedback. Assist in designing and distributing surveys to monitor the impact of outreach efforts. Support the planning and execution of the UN Caribbean Five Years Forward campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals. Perform other assigned duties as required.

Work Experience

No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, experience with video editing, graphic design, and/or online community management is desirable. The ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds is also expected.

Skills

Research and compilation, Information design, Graphic design, Internal communications campaign execution, Content creation (text, presentations), Audience feedback mechanisms, Survey design and distribution, Project support (SDG campaigns), Standard MS applications, Adobe Creative Cloud/Canva (desirable), Outreach, Advocacy, Communications M&E (desirable), Cross-cultural communication.

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