Communications Intern (Open to South Sudanese only, 3 Months), Juba South Sudan
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job; it is a calling.
Job Purpose
The internship will provide an eligible student or recent graduate with structured and supervised practical experience in communication and advocacy. Through guided assignments, coaching, and regular feedback, the intern will develop skills in digital communication, content development, branding, donor visibility, and youth engagement while contributing to agreed activities of the Communication and Advocacy Section. The Communications Intern will support the Section in various areas, including social media and digital communication, donor relations, branding, the Young Reporters programme, and digital asset management. An agreed workplan and learning objectives will be established at the beginning of the internship, with regular guidance and feedback provided by the supervisor.
Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring, populating, and tracking data across UNICEF South Sudan digital channels and prepare draft posts and periodic channel-performance summaries for review. Support the tracking of upcoming donor reports and visibility requirements and prepare draft content or posting suggestions for review. Assist the Communication team in preparing draft responses to routine branding enquiries and simple design or layout samples under supervision. Support the planning and documentation of Young Reporter sessions, participate in office-based sessions, and assist with discussion materials under direct staff supervision. Support the organization and uploading of approved photographs, captions, and consent documentation in line with applicable guidance and access controls. An agreed workplan and learning objectives will be established at the beginning of the internship. The supervisor will provide regular guidance and feedback, including a midpoint review and an end-of-internship evaluation.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is mentioned as a requirement, but practical experience in communication and advocacy will be gained during the internship.
Skills
Digital communication, Content development, Branding, Donor visibility, Youth engagement, Social media monitoring, Data tracking, Report preparation, Design/layout, Event planning, Documentation, Asset management