Communications - Intern

  • Internship, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 27 October 2025
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Job Description

Work Location

  • In Person, Nairobi

Expected Duration

  • 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the HRMS team in developing and implementing internal communication initiatives to engage staff across UNON.
  • Draft and edit internal communication materials, including announcements, newsletters, intranet articles, briefing notes, and event summaries.
  • Manage and regularly update HRMS intranet pages, ensuring information is clear, engaging, and current.
  • Document HR activities and initiatives through photography, stories, and event coverage.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of communication campaigns on HR-related topics such as learning, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Monitor staff feedback and engagement on HR communication channels to improve reach and impact.
  • Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to coordinate content planning, approval, and dissemination.
  • Track and monitor the implementation of communication plans and timelines to ensure timely delivery.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Outcomes

  • Delivery of clear, timely, and engaging HR communication materials.
  • Increased staff awareness and engagement with HR programmes, services, and initiatives.
  • Strengthened consistency and visibility of HRMS messaging across platforms.
  • Effective collaboration and coordination with internal partners.

Qualifications / Special Skills

  • Be enrolled in a graduate programme, final year of a first university degree (Bachelor’s), or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program.
  • Computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the UN Charter.
  • Ability to interact successfully with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, showing tolerance and understanding of differing opinions.
  • Preferred areas of study: Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or related fields.
  • Professional work experience is not required but relevant academic background is mandatory.

Languages

  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

  • Applicants should indicate any previous UN internship experience, including entity and contract dates.

Intern Specific Text

  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
  • Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
  • Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may require appropriate visas and work authorization.
  • Candidates should confirm visa requirements before accepting the internship

Deadline : Nov 10, 2025

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