Communications and Partnerships Intern
Quick answer
UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa is seeking a Communications and Partnerships Intern to support stakeholder engagement, communications, knowledge management, and partnership development. The internship is full-time, remote, with the possibility of in-office work, and unpaid but offers a monthly stipend.
- Role
- Communications and Partnerships Intern
- Organization
- UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa
- Location
- Remote, with possibility of in-office work depending on organizational needs
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The internship involves supporting stakeholder engagement, communications, knowledge management, and partnership development for the Africa Credit Ratings Initiative (ACRI) at UNDP's Regional Bureau for Africa.
What you'll do
- Draft social media content, newsletters, web stories and communication materials highlighting ACRI activities and results
- Support preparation of presentations, briefing notes, speeches and talking points for senior management
- Maintain and update the Africa Credit Ratings Resource Platform with publications, country resources and learning materials
- Assist with editing and formatting reports, policy papers and other knowledge products
- Track media coverage and monitor communications performance across digital platforms
What it takes
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's programme in communications, international relations, public policy, development studies, economics, journalism, political science or a related field; or have recently graduated (within the last year) from a relevant under/graduate programme
- Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, partnerships or knowledge management is desirable
- Excellent drafting and editing skills
- Experience organizing events or supporting stakeholder engagement activities is an advantage
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and online collaboration platforms
- Experience with graphic design tools (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) and website content management is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will the internship be based?
The internship can be remote, but there may be in-office work opportunities depending on organizational needs.
What is the compensation for this internship?
This is an unpaid internship with a monthly stipend provided by UNDP policies.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from a relevant undergraduate or graduate programme, and should have experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, partnerships or knowledge management.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications can be submitted through the UNDP recruitment portal. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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