Equatorial Guinea, Communications Intern
Organizational Context
The UNFPA Equatorial Guinea Country Office seeks a Communications Intern to support its mandate. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The intern will report to the Communications focal point, contributing to the organization's efforts in communicating programme results and promoting its mandate.
Job Purpose
The Communications Intern will support the UNFPA Equatorial Guinea Country Office by enhancing communication of programme results and promoting UNFPA's mandate to various stakeholders, including government institutions, development partners, civil society, youth, and the public. The role involves content development, digital communication, event visibility, media monitoring, and organizing communication assets. A work plan with clear deliverables and learning objectives will be established with the supervisor, ensuring regular guidance and feedback. The intern will collaborate with programme and operations colleagues to ensure all communications are accurate, timely, and adhere to UNFPA standards.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist in preparing and editing communication materials in Spanish, such as human-interest stories, articles, web and social media content, and event briefs. Responsibilities include documenting country office activities through photos, videos, and event summaries, while adhering to consent and safeguarding protocols. The role involves planning and scheduling digital content aligned with UNFPA priorities and international observances, and supporting media monitoring with organized records of press coverage and communication assets. Additionally, the intern will aid in communication and visibility for events, adapt key messages for diverse audiences, and support basic communication analytics. Ensuring correct UNFPA branding and performing other related tasks to meet learning objectives are also key.
Work Experience
Some experience in writing, social media, photography, video, graphic design, or event communication is desirable. Clear writing in Spanish, basic research skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office are required. Familiarity with content creation tools like Canva is an asset.
Skills
Core competencies include integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, embracing cultural diversity and change, achieving results, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, and teamwork. Functional skills involve practical experience in institutional communication, editorial planning, multimedia storytelling, translating program results into accessible content, understanding ethical communication and UN branding, and working within a UN context.