Communication Intern at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Deadline: 13 October 2025
Communication Intern at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Deadline: 13 October 2025
Organization Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in over 170 countries and territories, dedicated to eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, and promoting inclusive development. UNDP supports countries in policy development, leadership, resilience building, and institutional strengthening to achieve sustainable development results.
UNDP’s mission focuses on three key areas:
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Sustainable Development
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Democratic Governance and Peacebuilding
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Climate and Disaster Resilience
At the heart of UNDP’s work lies the commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Internship Office Background
The Communications Unit at UNDP Rwanda is responsible for enhancing visibility, outreach, and positioning of the Country Office. It manages communication strategies, social media, media engagement, high-level events, and the production of advocacy materials. The Unit highlights UNDP’s contribution to Rwanda’s Vision 2050, the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), and the SDGs.
This internship offers hands-on experience in strategic communications, content creation, campaign design, and stakeholder engagement within an international development setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Social Media Management & Content Creation (40%)
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Draft, edit, and schedule posts across UNDP Rwanda platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
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Monitor engagement, trends, and analytics.
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Organize social media calendars aligned with campaigns.
2. Communications Campaigns & Knowledge Products (40%)
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Assist in planning and executing communications campaigns.
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Contribute to stories, web articles, newsletters, and other content.
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Support visual/multimedia content (basic photography, graphics, short videos).
3. Administrative & Logistical Support (15%)
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Assist with event communications and live coverage.
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Maintain communications databases, archives, and photo libraries.
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Provide administrative support (meeting notes, procurement, documentation).
4. Other Tasks (5%)
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Support ad hoc communications-related activities, including research and partner visibility.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
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Final-year Bachelor’s student, enrolled in a Master’s programme, or graduated within the last year.
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Fields: Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, or related.
Skills:
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Familiarity with social media platforms.
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Basic design/video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) are an asset.
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Strong online research and content creation abilities.
Languages:
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Fluency in English is required.
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Knowledge of French and/or Kinyarwanda is a strong asset.
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Other UN languages are an advantage.
Other Competencies:
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Strong motivation to work in an international setting.
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Good analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills.
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Culturally sensitive, adaptable, and open-minded.
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Positive, constructive attitude with initiative.
Internship Conditions
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Unpaid position – all costs borne by intern or sponsor.
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Health insurance is mandatory.
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Interns arrange their own visa, travel, and accommodation.
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Internship does not guarantee future employment with UNDP.
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Full-time expected, with flexibility for education programmes.
Application Deadline: 13 October 2025
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