Communications Intern (Barbados)
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP Caribbean, with its office in Barbados, supports 22 countries and territories, focusing on capacity strengthening in areas like food systems and climate risk financing. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.
Job Purpose
The Communications Intern will support the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office in Bridgetown, Barbados, by strengthening internal and external communications and enhancing the visibility of WFP's work. This role involves developing creative visual content, including graphics, infographics, and short videos, and assisting with drafting and editing communication materials to ensure brand consistency. The intern will also support the planning and implementation of communication campaigns and contribute to knowledge management by documenting and disseminating lessons learned and success stories. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in communications, digital content creation, and stakeholder engagement within a leading humanitarian organization, contributing to WFP's mission of saving lives and changing lives.
Responsibilities
The Communications, Partnerships and Reporting (CPR) Team intern will be responsible for developing and designing visual content, including graphics, infographics, presentations, and flyers. This role involves assisting with the drafting and editing of various communication materials, ensuring brand consistency across all outputs. A key responsibility is the creation of short videos, images, and infographics to effectively communicate the World Food Programme's (WFP) work. The intern will also support the planning and implementation of communications and advocacy campaigns. Furthermore, they will aid in capturing, documenting, and disseminating lessons learned, good practices, and success stories to foster organizational learning and knowledge sharing. This includes assisting in the organization and maintenance of knowledge management systems and repositories to enhance information accessibility and institutional memory. The intern will also gain practical experience in communications, visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement within a UN environment, while developing essential communication skills, professionalism, problem-solving abilities, and a deeper understanding of how communications and knowledge management contribute to organizational effectiveness and programme impact.
Work Experience
No professional work experience is required. However, relevant academic, volunteer, research, or internship experience in areas like data analysis, monitoring, research, reporting, or program support is desirable. Proficiency in graphic design tools and Microsoft Office is needed, with experience in design and video software being an asset. Basic knowledge of digital content management and information organization is also beneficial.
Skills
Graphic Design, Digital Content Creation, Social Media Management, Communications, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Video Editing, Infographic Design, Writing and Editing, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Adaptability