UNDP Communications Internship 2026 in Dubai, UAE

Overview

The UNDP Communications Internship 2026 offers international students and recent graduates an opportunity to develop communications skills while gaining exposure to international development and knowledge-sharing initiatives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The internship is associated with the Knowledge Project, which is a joint initiative between UNDP's Regional Bureau for Arab States and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation. The role combines creative content development with practical digital communications work, supporting initiatives such as the Global Knowledge Index, the Knowledge Summit, and the Knowledge4All portal.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet at least one specific educational condition to be eligible for the position. Candidates must either be enrolled in a postgraduate degree such as a master's degree or higher in media studies, journalism, communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field, or be in the final year of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Alternatively, individuals may apply if they have recently graduated with a bachelor's, master's, or higher degree in a relevant field and are able to start the internship within one year of graduation, or if they are enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme where the internship is a requirement. Additionally, fluency in both Arabic and English is required, meaning candidates must be comfortable reading, writing, and speaking in both languages.

Requirements

The role involves social media management across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube, which includes drafting copy and adapting messages for different audiences. Interns support content creation and multimedia production by helping create graphics, carousels, videos, and reels for digital campaigns and events, with familiarity in Canva and video-editing software being useful. The position also requires contributing to editorial planning and the Knowledge Project newsletter, as well as uploading and updating content on the Knowledge4All portal and its mobile application via a content management system. Furthermore, interns handle research and performance analytics by monitoring online coverage, reviewing social media activity, and supporting digital performance reporting using tools like Google Analytics. Additional tasks involve assisting with translation between Arabic and English, maintaining digital archives, and organizing communications materials such as photographs and project files.

Key dates

The application deadline for the UNDP Communications Internship 2026 is 4 November 2026.