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Communications and Advocacy Intern

UNICEFFreetown, Sierra Leone
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:19 Jul 2026Job ID:594412Posted on:13 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports UNICEF Sierra Leone's communications and advocacy team with media monitoring, digital communication, multimedia organization, event documentation and tracking systems.

Department: Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships

Languages

Required: English, Krio

Job Functions

  1. Communications, Media and Advocacy

Minimum Experience

No minimum listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support coordination and documentation of communication activities
  • Compile media monitoring reports and communication summaries
  • Organize communication and multimedia files
  • Document communication events and advocacy activities
  • Update media and communication contact databases
  • Prepare communication and visibility materials
  • Support digital communication processes and multimedia content organization

Requirements

  • Recent graduate within the past two years in communications, international relations, marketing, digital media or a related field
  • Strong writing, editing and research skills
  • Basic understanding of child rights and experience working with children
  • Familiarity with communications, project management and branding
  • Basic multimedia skills in photography, videography and content creation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and social media management tools
  • Ability to manage social media channels and analyse relevant data
  • Fluency in English and Krio

Skills

WritingEditingResearchChild RightsCommunicationsProject ManagementBrandingPhotographyVideographyContent CreationSocial Media ManagementData Analysis

Tools

Microsoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPhotoshop

Additional info

  • Internship duration is six months
  • Reports to the Communication Officer (Advocacy) under the Chief of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships
  • Medical clearance and vaccination compliance may apply