Communications And Outreach Intern

Organizational Context

The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) advances human development through research, data, digital platforms, and outreach. This internship supports HDRO's integrated outreach work, focusing on communications materials, digital content, events, and knowledge sharing. The role contributes to the visibility and accessibility of HDRO's work within an international development setting.

Job Purpose

The Communications and Outreach Intern will support the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) in its integrated outreach efforts. This role is designed to provide practical experience in communications, outreach, and knowledge management within an international development context. The intern will contribute to enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and coherence of HDRO's work by assisting with the creation and dissemination of communications materials, digital content, and event support. The position is part of the integrated outreach team, working under the supervision of the team lead to ensure effective engagement and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

The intern will provide support across four key areas: Communications and creative content, including drafting and packaging materials for reports and events, developing presentations, social media content, and web copy, and assisting with visual design aligned with UNDP branding. Digital outreach and platform support involves preparing, scheduling, and posting content across digital channels, amplifying key outputs, monitoring engagement metrics, and organizing digital assets. Event and outreach support includes assisting with the preparation and delivery of events and webinars, preparing concept notes and participant materials, coordinating logistics, and documenting events. Finally, knowledge management and internal coordination support involves organizing trackers, contact lists, and reference files, consolidating inputs for knowledge-sharing products, and assisting with tracking media coverage.

Work Experience

Previous academic, internship, volunteer, or professional experience in communications, outreach, content development, digital media, or knowledge management is desirable. Experience in drafting, editing, social media content preparation, event support, or visual content development is an asset. Familiarity with international organizations or development institutions is advantageous.

Skills

Strong writing, drafting, and editing skills. Creative skills for designing engaging outreach materials (presentations, social media, visuals). Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong teamwork and learning aptitude. Ability to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment. Familiarity with communications, digital outreach, social media, or knowledge management. Ability to support presentation and newsletter preparation. Familiarity with tools like Canva or Adobe is an asset.

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