Partner Communications Intern, Private Sector and Civil Society Branch

Location: New York
Full/Part-time: Full time
Remote/In person: In person
Duration: 24 weeks

Internship offering is limited to candidates applying from within the duty station of the hiring unit. 

The Position:
The Communications Intern will work closely with the Strategic Partnerships Communications Consultant, and will support the development of a private sector partnerships impact report for the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch (PSCSB) in the Division for External Relations (DER), which is focused on raising the visibility of UNFPA’s strategic partnerships with private stakeholders, both among external and internal audiences. 

The intern will liaise with UNFPA Regional and Country Offices to develop the annual impact report documenting key strategic partnerships, and create a compelling overview to raise awareness of partnerships with corporates, foundations, philanthropies and individual donors.

About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

You would be responsible for:

Supporting the development of the private sector annual impact report. 
Liaising with Country and Regional Offices to document partnerships, journeys, and stories of impact.
Liaising with the various private sector portfolios at the headquarters to create an overview of stakeholders and collaborations.
Acting as a focal point to coordinate editorial oversight, graphic design, publishing, and social media in relation to the report.
Supporting printing, production and publishing of the report.

Qualifying for an Internship

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

Educational requirements
a. Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year;
b. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
c. Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
d. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Other eligibility requirements
e. Demonstrate interest in the field of development;
f. Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English or French) and fluency in the official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) of the UNFPA office; and
g. Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

You Have:
 

Your Experiences: 
Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity. 
Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset. 
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:
Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the Programme Division within UNFPA.
Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up. 
Understand and familiarize with UNFPA Governance and Executive Board.  
Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms.
Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field, and at the level of HQ.
Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms. 
Write and formulate substantive documents.
Network with UN colleagues. 
Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting.

Financial Aspects:
Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend is based on the intern’s agreed place of work, which may be different from the duty station of the hiring office in cases of remote arrangements.

In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

How to Apply
Please email your applications, with the subject like ‘Application for Communications Intern_Full name) including a comprehensive 2-page CV and motivation letter under 400 words to pscsb.office@unfpa.org. Submissions should be shared by 26 September 2026.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.