[UNICEF] Communications Intern (Open to South Sudanese only, 3 Months), Juba South Sudan

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Communications Intern (Open to South Sudanese only, 3 Months), Juba South Sudan Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Location: Juba, South Sudan Level: Internship Grade: Internship Sector: Communications & PR Posted: 2026-10-12 Application deadline: 2026-10-18 Contract (as described by UN Talent): This is a Internship contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about Internship contracts. Original source: unicef.org UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job; it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that help colleagues reinforce their sense of purpose while serving children and communities around the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture. Visit the [UNICEF website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do. For every child, an advocate ---------------------------- The UNICEF Communication and Advocacy Section supports the South Sudan Country Programme through communication and advocacy strategies, humanitarian and programme advocacy, communication planning, media relations, website and digital asset management, donor visibility, programme visits, National Committee engagement and the Young Reporters programme. How can you make a difference? ------------------------------ The internship will provide an eligible student or recent graduate with structured and supervised practical experience in communication and advocacy. Through guided assignments, coaching and regular feedback, the intern will develop skills in digital communication, content development, branding, donor visibility and youth engagement while contributing to agreed activities of the Communication and Advocacy Section. The Communications Intern will support the Section in the following areas: - **Social media and digital communication:** Assist in monitoring, populating and tracking data across UNICEF South Sudan digital channels and prepare draft posts and periodic channel-performance summaries for review. - **Donor relations:** Support the tracking of upcoming donor reports and visibility requirements and prepare draft content or posting suggestions for review. - **Branding:** Assist the Communication team in preparing draft responses to routine branding enquiries and simple design or layout samples under supervision. - **Young Reporters:** Support the planning and documentation of Young Reporter sessions, participate in office-based sessions and assist with discussion materials under direct staff supervision. - **Digital asset management:** Support the organization and uploading of approved photographs, captions and consent documentation in line with applicable guidance and access controls. An agreed workplan and learning objectives will be established at the beginning of the internship. The supervisor will provide regular guidance and feedback, including a midpoint review and an end-of-internship evaluation. *If you would like to know more about this internship, please review the complete Terms of Reference attached to this vacancy announcement.* To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have… --------------------------------------------------------- #### Minimum requirements **Education and eligibility** Applicants must: - Be at least 18 years old. - Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or have graduated within the past two years, in communication, journalism, media studies, public relations, international relations, social sciences, digital communication or another field relevant to the assignment. - Demonstrate strong academic performance through recent university or institutional records. - Have no immediate relative, for example, mother, father, sister or brother, working in any UNICEF office, and no other relative in the line of authority to which the intern will report. **Skills** - Strong writing skills. - Social media and web-platform skills. - Basic Microsoft Office skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with technical programmes and field colleagues. **Language requirements** Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Juba Arabic and/or another language commonly used in South Sudan is an asset. #### Desirables - Relevant academic, volunteer, internship or professional experience in communication, social media, writing, photography, digital content or youth engagement will be considered an asset. - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. Internship conditions --------------------- - The internship is **office-based in Juba**

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