Communications and Outreach Intern

UNDP • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) advances human development by promoting new ideas, encouraging practical policy change, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain people’s opportunities, choices, and freedoms. HDRO contributes to this work through research and writing, data and analytical products, digital and knowledge platforms, and outreach and advocacy efforts.

The Communications and Outreach Intern will support HDRO’s integrated outreach work, including communications materials, digital and social media content, events and webinars, and knowledge-sharing activities. The internship is intended to provide practical experience in communications, outreach, and knowledge management in an international development setting, while contributing to the visibility, accessibility, and coherence of HDRO’s work.

The Intern will work as part of HDRO’s integrated outreach team, under the overall supervision of the team lead.

Requirements

• be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme, such as a master’s programme or higher
• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme, minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent
• have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within the period required by applicable UNDP rules
• Fields of study may include communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, knowledge management, international relations, development studies, or other related disciplines.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required

Nice To Haves

• Previous academic, internship, volunteer, or professional experience in communications, outreach, content development, digital media, knowledge management, or related areas is desirable
• Experience in drafting, editing, social media content preparation, event support, or visual content development is an asset
• Familiarity with international organizations, development institutions, or related policy environments is an advantage
• Familiarity with human development concepts is desirable
• Knowledge of another UN language is an asset
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe applications, newsletter platforms, social media scheduling tools, or similar programmes is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and packaging communications materials related to HDRO reports, events, and outreach activities
• Support development of outreach materials, including presentations, social media content, newsletter copy, web or platform text, and related communications products
• Assist in designing visual materials, including graphics, posters, and other digital assets, in line with UNDP branding and editorial guidance
• Help ensure clarity, consistency of messaging, and quality of presentation across communications outputs
• Support day-to-day preparation, formatting, scheduling, and posting of content across HDRO’s digital outreach channels, including social media, newsletters, Communities of Practice, and related platforms
• Assist in amplifying key outputs, events, and engagements across digital channels
• Help monitor basic engagement metrics and prepare simple summaries to support learning and improvement in digital outreach
• Support maintenance and organization of digital outreach content files and platform materials
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of events, webinars, briefings, and other outreach activities
• Support preparation of concept notes, participant materials, presentations, and outreach packages
• Assist with event logistics and coordination, including communication with participants where appropriate and under staff guidance
• Support documentation of events and preparation of follow-up materials, including notes, summaries, visuals, and other related outputs as needed
• Assist in organizing and maintaining outreach-related trackers, contact lists, reference files, and other knowledge management materials
• Support consolidation and organization of inputs for newsletters, Communities of Practice, briefings, and other knowledge-sharing products
• Help maintain simple internal records of outreach activities, outputs, and follow-up actions
• Support coordination with UNDP BERA, in tracking media coverage and public references related to HDRO work and Human Development Reports, and in compiling related internal summaries and reference materials.

Benefits

• Stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if not financially supported by any institution or programme.
• Stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station.
• Stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree