Communication Specialist Internship

About the role

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking a Communication Intern to support its humanitarian engagement in the United Arab Emirates. Working under the Humanitarian Affairs Officer, the intern will assist in promoting OCHA’s mission, enhancing visibility of humanitarian actions, and supporting partnerships with the UAE government and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on humanitarian needs in the UAE.
• Assist in planning and organising OCHA‑hosted events and co‑events.
• Develop and disseminate information material on humanitarian issues to raise OCHA’s visibility.
• Coordinate meetings and consultations with partners and government officials.
• Manage OCHA UAE’s social‑media content and promote humanitarian aid visibility.
• Draft summaries, meeting minutes and reports.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Support the creation of communication products targeting specific audiences.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor’s degree in communication, media, international relations or a related field.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, understanding and writing in English and Arabic.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Ability to draft news articles and social‑media posts is desirable.

Required skills

• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Teams