Internship - Communication specialist
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a UN Secretariat department coordinating humanitarian responses to emergencies. OCHA UAE, part of the External Relations Section, aims to strengthen partnerships and engagement with Member States and organizations to support principled humanitarian action and multilateral system funding. This internship is based in Dubai.
Job Purpose
This Communication Intern role supports OCHA's Liaison Office in the UAE, focusing on humanitarian engagement with the Government and partners. The intern will assist in monitoring humanitarian needs, planning events, developing and disseminating information materials, coordinating meetings, managing social media content, and drafting reports. The position contributes to OCHA's mission of mobilizing and coordinating effective humanitarian action, advocating for those in need, promoting preparedness, and facilitating sustainable solutions. The internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in international humanitarian affairs and communication within a dynamic UN agency, contributing to the visibility of OCHA's partnerships and humanitarian aid efforts in the UAE.
Responsibilities
The Communication Intern will support OCHA's humanitarian engagement in the UAE by monitoring and reporting on humanitarian needs. Key duties include assisting in the planning and execution of OCHA-organized events, and developing and disseminating information materials to enhance the visibility of OCHA UAE partnerships. The intern will also coordinate meetings and consultations with country partners, manage OCHA UAE's social media content, and contribute to showcasing UAE's humanitarian aid efforts. Additionally, responsibilities involve drafting summaries, meeting minutes, and reports, and performing other administrative tasks as required. Support will also be provided for developing targeted communication products on humanitarian needs.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this UN Internship Programme. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is expected. Proficiency in standard software applications like MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams is required. Desirable experience includes the ability to draft news articles and social media posts.
Skills
Communication, Media Relations, International Relations, Event Planning, Information Dissemination, Social Media Management, Report Writing, Meeting Coordination, Humanitarian Affairs, Partnership Engagement, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams), English, Arabic.