The Position:

“Applicants must be Bangladeshi nationals to be eligible for this internship.”

Under the direct supervision of UNFPA Bangladesh Chief of Communication, the intern will support the Communication Unit in conceptualizing, planning and executing events and digital campaigns for the International Youth Day (12 August) and International Day of the Girl Child (11 October).

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

Job Purpose:

UNFPA Country Office in Bangladesh maintains strong partnership with development partners, donors and implementing partners, as well as a robust network with media. This connectivity enables to effectively promote UNFPA’s mandate, grounded in the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, to a wide audience in Bangladesh.

At the heart of UNFPA Bangladesh programming is youth. UNFPA plans to recruit a communication intern as it’s important to strengthen the organization’s connection with young people through fresh ideas, digital creativity and youth driven storytelling. The intern will help the communication team to amplify UNFPA’s advocacy on issues such as gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, climate change, gender-based violence, child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, and youth leadership in ways that will resonate more authentically with youth audiences through engaging events and across social media platforms.  
 

You would be responsible for:

Key assignments of the Communication Intern in support of International Youth Day and the International Day of the Girl Child may include:

• Support the development and implementation of communication and visibility plans for both campaigns
• Draft social media content and key messages for the campaigns 
• Assist in developing youth-centred storytelling products, including human-interest stories, photo stories, reels, and short videos
• Coordinate with youth networks, young influencers, schools, universities, civil society organizations, and implementing partners for campaign participation
• Support the organization of campaign events, youth dialogues, exhibitions, school and university activations
• Assist with preparing communication materials such as invitations, banners, backdrop text, and visuals
• Conduct photo and video documentation during campaign events and field activities
• Support media outreach efforts and help compile media coverage reports
• Monitor social media engagement and prepare analytics and campaign performance summaries
• Assist in identifying youth voices, advocates, and beneficiaries for campaign storytelling and digital engagement
• Coordinate with designers, photographers, videographers, and vendors to support campaign production needs
• Support post-event communication activities, including drafting web stories, recap posts, and impact summaries

Qualifications and Experience: 

All interns must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:

Educational requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme (for bachelor’s degree the students must have completed one full academic year).
• Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation; or
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Other eligibility requirements

• Demonstrate interest in the field of development.
• Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in English and Bangla.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:

During the internship with the UNFPA Bangladesh Communications Unit, the intern will gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing advocacy and communication campaigns around key international observances such as International Youth Day and the International Day of the Girl Child. The intern will learn how to:

• Develop social media content and storytelling products for advocacy campaigns
• Support the implementation of communication plans and digital engagement strategies
• Draft social media posts, video scripts, and human-interest stories 
• Coordinate with youth networks, young influencers, and partner organizations
• Assist in organizing campaign events, youth dialogues, and media activities
• Create multimedia content, including short videos, photo stories, and reels
• Learn UN communication standards, branding, and rights-based messaging approaches
• Gain exposure to advocacy on gender equality, youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, and ending child marriage
• Work in a multicultural UN environment and strengthen professional communication and coordination skills

Please apply and find more information on the vacancy here. The deadline for the application is June 16, 2026, 05:16 PM.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.