Communications Intern at UNHCR Uganda

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.
UNHCR seeks skilled communications professionals to develop and implement various initiatives to effectively shape the discourse on forced displacement, generate empathy, and mobilize action. As part of the External Engagement section, the scope of their work encompasses communication strategy and coordination, media relations, creation of multimedia content, engagement on social media platforms, collaboration with Goodwill Ambassadors and influencers, public outreach and campaigns, fundraising, analytics, and brand management.

UNHCR’s Communications staff need to cultivate a deep understanding of the organization’s target audiences, as well as editorial and journalistic standards. Additionally, they must be attentive to protection
concerns and political sensitivities, and focused on communicating successfully with key demographics.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of communications work, including communication strategy, media relations, multimedia content creation, social media engagement and graphics designing, public outreach, fundraising, and brand management. This wide range of responsibilities will provide you with a diverse and valuable experience in the field of communications all of which are valuable assets for your future career in communications.

The position

The Communications Intern will support the Communications team in various tasks related to communication strategy, media relations, multimedia content creation, social media engagement and graphics designing, public outreach, fundraising, and brand management.

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