Partner Communications Intern, Private Sector and Civil Society Branch

Location: New York. Full‑time, in‑person. Duration: 24 weeks.

About the role

The Communications Intern will work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Communications Consultant to support the development of a private‑sector partnerships impact report for the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch (PSCSB) in the Division for External Relations (DER). The role involves liaising with UNFPA Regional and Country Offices to document partnerships and create an overview to raise awareness of collaborations with corporates, foundations, philanthropies and individual donors.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the private‑sector annual impact report.
• Liaise with Country and Regional Offices to document partnerships, journeys, and stories of impact.
• Coordinate with private‑sector portfolios at headquarters to create an overview of stakeholders and collaborations.
• Act as focal point to coordinate editorial oversight, graphic design, publishing, and social‑media activities related to the report.
• Support printing, production and publishing of the report.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in or have recently completed a first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) or a postgraduate degree programme, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme.
• Demonstrate interest in development.
• Written and spoken proficiency in at least one UN working language (English or French) and fluency in an official UNFPA language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with development agencies, including volunteer work.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work harmoniously with staff from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements

• Increased understanding of UNFPA, its Programme Division, mandate, policies, and governance.
• Familiarity with UNFPA programme design, delivery mechanisms, and communications processes.
• Experience with UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms.
• Practice writing and formulating substantive documents.
• Networking with UN colleagues and working in a multicultural team.

Benefits

• Stipend to help cover basic daily expenses (amount based on place of work).
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in UN communications and partnership reporting.
• Exposure to a diverse, gender‑equal work environment.

Work Environment

UNFPA promotes gender equality, diversity, integrity and a healthy work‑life balance. The organization encourages applications from women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, minority ethnic groups, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and other under‑represented groups.