UN Rwanda Joint Programmes Communications - Intern

  • Internship, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 23 September 2025
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Job Description

Work Location

  • In person, Full time

Expected Duration

  • 3 – 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and publish engaging social media content related to UN Rwanda joint programmes.
  • Develop human-interest and success stories highlighting the impact of joint programmes on communities.
  • Support content development for the UN Rwanda website and newsletters.
  • Assist in media monitoring, archiving, and documentation of communication products.
  • Perform other communication-related tasks as required.
  • Internship is in-person at the RCO Rwanda, Kigali duty station.
  • Internship is full-time and does not attract any remuneration or allowances.

Qualifications/Special Skills

  • Applicants must meet one of the following:
    • Enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate school programme in information and communication technology or a related area.
    • Enrolled in the final academic year of a degree programme in information and communication technology or a related area.
    • Completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an information and communication technology degree or related degree.
  • Preferred area of study: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • Desired Profile:
    • Proven skills in human-interest story writing and digital communication.
    • Strong writing and editing skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
    • Experience in social media management and basic photography is an asset.
    • Knowledge of the UN system and sustainable development is an added advantage.
  • Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
  • Field of study must be closely related to the type of internship applied for.
  • Must provide official proof of eligibility during the application process.

Languages

  • Working languages of the UN Secretariat: English and French.
  • Fluency in oral and written English is required.
  • Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

  • Indicate if you have completed a previous UN internship, specifying the entity and exact start and end dates.

Intern Specific Text

  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
  • Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
  • Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
  • Successful candidates should clarify their visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Oct 7, 2025

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