UNFPA Communications Internship 2026: Communications Opportunity in Ankara

Overview

The UNFPA Türkiye Country Office in Ankara is offering a Communications Internship, listed under Job ID 36828. The intern works under the direct supervision of a Communications Analyst and supports visibility and communications activities, especially visual and written content for the website and social media. UNFPA works to expand choices and opportunities for women and young people. Its 8th Country Programme for 2026-2030 in Türkiye covers demographic resilience, family-friendly policies, gender equality, women's empowerment and health, safe motherhood, youth well-being and climate action led by women and young people.

Tasks include creating audiovisual and written content in Turkish and English, producing and editing videos with subtitles, designing infographics and quote cards, writing captions, posting content on UNFPA Türkiye's social media accounts, translating and editing web articles, stories and press releases, maintaining digital asset management systems and media lists, supporting events and assisting with donor-requested reports. A work plan and periodic progress meetings guide the placement.

Who can apply

Applicants can be enrolled in a first degree and have completed at least one full academic year, be enrolled in a postgraduate programme, be recent graduates who can start within one year of graduation, or be in a postgraduate professional trainee programme that includes the internship.

Requirements

Applicants should show interest in communications and skills in graphic design, video editing and social media. Strong written and spoken English is required, and familiarity with Canva and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere is relevant. Adaptability and the ability to work with people from different cultures matter.

What you get

There is no salary, but interns without support from an institution or programme such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship may receive a stipend toward basic daily expenses, with the amount depending on the duty station. Interns cover their own living, accommodation and travel costs and must hold medical insurance for the whole internship.

Key dates

The application deadline is 25 September 2026 at 16:59 New York time.