Intern, Communications

The Intern will support the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office in strengthening internal and external communications, enhancing visibility and stakeholder engagement, and improving knowledge management practices. The role includes developing visual content, social media materials, communication products, and assisting with information management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design visual content (graphics, infographics, presentations, flyers).
• Assist with drafting and editing communication materials.
• Support branding consistency across all communications.
• Develop short videos, images and/or infographics to communicate WFP’s work.
• Support the planning and implementation of communications and advocacy campaigns.
• Support the capture, documentation, and dissemination of lessons learned, good practices, and success stories to promote organizational learning and knowledge sharing.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of knowledge management systems and repositories to improve information accessibility, retrieval, and institutional memory.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme, having attended classes in the past 12 months.
• Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (e.g., Master degree) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months.
• Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application) from a recognised university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment.
• Be fluent in English; fluency in other WFP official and working languages is an asset but not required.
• Be available to work full time for a period of 6 months in the WFP Caribbean office.
• Not be sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees.
• Desired areas of study include Communications, Multimedia Production, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Information Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Library and Information Science, or related fields.
• The Programme recognizes educational credentials from recognised institutions certified by competent international or national authorities such as UNESCO or Ministries of Education.
• No professional work experience is required; relevant academic, volunteer, research or internship experience in data analysis, monitoring, research, reporting or programme support is desirable.
• Good computer knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
• Experience with graphic design and videography software is considered an asset.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills (written and spoken English).
• Basic knowledge of digital content management, information organization, and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Good team player and ability to work in a team with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Graphic Design
• Videography Software
• Digital Content Management
• Information Organization
• Knowledge Sharing
• Data Analysis
• Monitoring
• Reporting
• Programme Support
• Written Communication
• Spoken Communication

Languages

English