Intern – Public Information
Job ID : 255369
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 6, 2025
The Intern – Public Information position at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Nairobi offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in media, communications, and disaster risk awareness.
As part of the Public Information and Conference Management network, this internship focuses on supporting UNDRR’s communication and outreach efforts to promote disaster resilience and risk reduction worldwide.
Interns will assist in drafting press releases, social media content, and website updates, as well as monitoring media coverage and supporting the organization of public events and campaigns. They will also contribute to the development of multimedia content, research key disaster risk issues, and collaborate with various UNDRR teams to ensure effective public information dissemination.
Ideal candidates should have strong writing and communication skills, a background in journalism, public relations, media studies, international relations, or a related field, and an interest in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.
This internship provides a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in United Nations communications , engage with global stakeholders, and contribute to raising awareness on critical disaster risk issues. It is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring to careers in media, public affairs, or international development.