Overview
The Communications and Multimedia Intern will support the visibility and public outreach of UNDP Angola by promoting awareness of the organization’s mandate, programmes, partnerships, and impact. The role involves contributing to strategic communications, digital engagement, storytelling, and the production of communication materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in drafting and editing communication materials, including website articles, social media content, newsletters, speeches, press materials, briefing notes, captions, talking points, and other visibility materials in Portuguese and English.
- Learn how to document projects, events, field missions, and programme activities through written stories, interviews, testimonials, and multimedia content.
- Observe and contribute to the preparation of communication and advocacy materials highlighting UNDP’s programmes, partnerships, impact, and commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and sustainable development in Angola.
- Participate in the research and information gathering process to support communication campaigns, storytelling, and visibility initiatives.
- Practice proofreading and translation of communication materials in Portuguese and English.
- Develop skills in the creation of digital communication materials, including graphics, presentations, infographics, reels, and short videos.
- Gain exposure to photography, video recording, and basic video editing for communication campaigns, events, and outreach activities.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining multimedia archives, including photos, videos, publications, and branding materials.
- Support management of UNDP Angola’s digital platforms, including website and social media channels.
- Support the development of inclusive and gender-sensitive communication and multimedia content aligned with UNDP values.
- Contribute creative ideas and youth-oriented approaches to digital engagement and storytelling, with guidance on inclusive and gender-sensitive communication.
- Participate in event coverage, including photography, videography, and post-event documentation.
- Support the organization and visibility of events, campaigns, workshops, and outreach activities.
- Collaborate with programme teams and external partners where required to support communication activities.
- Undertake supervised communication related tasks, with opportunities to receive feedback and strengthen professional skills.
Required Experience
- No professional experience required.
- Strong writing and communication skills in Portuguese and English are required.
- Demonstrated interest in communications, digital media, storytelling, social media management, multimedia production, or design.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design, photography, video editing, and digital communication tools is desirable.
- Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar platforms is an asset.
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to diversity, gender equality, and inclusive communication principles.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment while developing the ability to manage multiple tasks carefully and with attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Enrolled student of a degree programme or completed 4 years of full-time studies at a university in the field of Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Marketing, Digital Media, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 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 programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
