Communications Intern - Knowledge Project, Dubai

About the role

The Knowledge Project, a joint initiative of UNDP's Regional Bureau for Arab States and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, is looking for a Communications Intern to join its Dubai office. The intern supports the project's work on the Knowledge4All portal, social media, newsletters and content, including bilingual English and Arabic material. The internship is in person in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Help prepare editorial and content calendars for the portal and social platforms, and contribute to web content production.
• Assist with preparing and distributing the Knowledge Project newsletter.
• Support the development, scheduling and publishing of content on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube, and draft English and Arabic social media copy.
• Produce multimedia content such as graphics, carousels, videos and reels, and help cover events live.
• Upload and update content on the Knowledge4All portal and mobile app through the CMS.
• Monitor online media coverage and social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and share user feedback.
• Support web and social media analytics and performance reporting, and maintain digital communications assets and archives.
• Assist with translating content between Arabic and English and carry out other related tasks.

Required profile

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and attention to detail.
• Interest or experience in social media, digital communications and content creation.
• Ability to adapt content for different audiences and platforms, and to manage several tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in the development field and the Arab States region.

Required skills

• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools, including Canva and video editing software.
• Good research and information-gathering skills.