Communication Specialist Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a UN Secretariat department that coordinates humanitarian actors for effective responses to emergencies. OCHA Qatar, part of the Partnerships Branch, aims to strengthen engagement with Member States and organizations to support OCHA's mission. This internship is within the External Relations Section in Doha.
Job Purpose
The Communication Intern will support OCHA's humanitarian engagement with the Government of Qatar and its partners. This role involves assisting in the development of communication materials, planning and executing events, and disseminating social media content to promote OCHA-Qatar partnerships. The intern will also help coordinate meetings, draft summaries and reports, and perform other administrative tasks as needed, contributing to OCHA's efforts to mobilize and coordinate effective humanitarian action and secure support for the multilateral humanitarian system.
Responsibilities
Support the development of targeted communication products on humanitarian needs. Assist in the planning and execution of events organized or co-organized by OCHA in Qatar. Develop and disseminate social media content highlighting OCHA-Qatar partnerships. Coordinate meetings and consultations with national and international partners. Draft summaries, meeting minutes, and reports. Perform other administrative tasks as required to support the External Relations Section's objectives.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, a strong academic background in a relevant field is essential. Familiarity with standard office software is necessary, with specific desirable skills including drafting news articles, social media posts, and survey design/interpretation.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and social media posts (desirable). Ability to design surveys and interpret polls (desirable). Fluency in English and Arabic (reading, speaking, understanding, writing) is required for this internship.