Communications Intern at United Nations Office at Nairobi

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Intern will join the Human Resources team and will be responsible for the following duties:
• Support the HRMS team in developing and implementing internal communication initiatives to reach and engage staff across the organization.
• Draft and edit internal communication materials, including announcements, newsletters, intranet articles, briefing notes, and event summaries.
• Support the management and regular update of HRMS intranet pages, ensuring information is clear, engaging, and current.
• Assist in documenting HR activities and initiatives through photography, stories, and event coverage.
• Contribute to the development and execution of communication campaigns on HR-related topics such as learning, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.
• Monitor staff feedback and engagement on HR communication channels to help improve reach and impact.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to coordinate content planning, approval, and dissemination.
• Track and monitor the implementation of communication plans and timelines to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Expected Outcomes: Delivery of clear, timely, and engaging HR communication materials.
• Increased staff awareness and engagement with HR programmes, services, and initiatives.
• Strengthened consistency and visibility of HRMS messaging across platforms.
• Effective collaboration and coordination with internal partners.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Preferred areas of study: Graduate or postgraduate studies in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or related field is required. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.