Internship - Communication specialist
Quick answer
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is hiring an intern in Dubai, UAE, to support communication and coordination tasks, with a focus on humanitarian engagement and social media content. The internship is unpaid and can be conducted in person, remotely, or in a hybrid format.
- Role
- Internship - Communication specialist
- Organization
- United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
- Location
- Dubai, UAE
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking an intern to support humanitarian engagement with the Government of the UAE and partners in the country, focusing on communication and coordination tasks.
What you'll do
- Support monitoring, analysis, and reporting on humanitarian needs
- Assist in planning events organized/co-organized by OCHA in the UAE
- Support in developing and disseminating information material on humanitarian issues
- Support in coordinating meetings and consultations with partners in the country
- Support in managing OCHA UAE’s social media content and UAE’s humanitarian aid visibility
- Draft summaries, meeting minutes, and reports
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme or a final year of a first university degree in communication, media, and international relations
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams
- Fluency in reading, speaking, understanding, and writing in English and Arabic
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship based?
The internship is based in Dubai, UAE, and can be conducted in person, remotely, or in a hybrid format.
Is the internship paid?
The internship is unpaid, and costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
What is the expected duration of the internship?
The internship is for a minimum period of three months, with a maximum period of six months.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme or a final year of a first university degree in communication, media, and international relations, and have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the UN job portal at the provided link, and the application process should be completed by the specified deadline.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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