Public Information Intern (General Support)

The intern will provide broad-based support across the full range of the Public Information Office's day-to-day communications work in a humanitarian and UN context. Duties include content creation, social media support, event coverage, research, and administrative assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support the editing and scheduling of content for UNRWA Jordan's social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter).
• Assist in designing simple visuals, graphics, and posters using Canva or similar tools.
• Support basic photo and video editing for use across digital platforms.
• Support the coverage of photographs and short videos during UNRWA activities, events, and field visits, as needed.
• Support research and background information gathering for stories, articles, and communication materials.
• Assist in drafting short-form content, captions, and internal updates under the guidance of PIO staff.
• Support the organisation and maintenance of digital content files and media assets.
• Provide general administrative support to the PIO team, including scheduling, filing, and coordination tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Information Office team.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past 2 years) from a university degree programme in Communications, Media, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• No prior professional experience required; prior coursework, volunteer experience, or internships in communications, social media, or content creation is an asset.
• Basic familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (e.g., Canva) is preferable.
• Interest in humanitarian, development, or UN-related work is desirable.
• Good written and spoken command of English is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Skills

• Content Creation
• Social Media Support
• Canva
• Event Coverage
• Research
• Administrative Assistance
• Written Communication
• Spoken Communication

Languages

English, Arabic