UNDP Communications Internship (Office-Based or Home-Based) with Stipend 2025 in Brazil
The UNDP is offering a Communications Internship in Brazil for 2025, available both in-office and remotely. This opportunity is designed for individuals passionate about communication and international development.
Interns will gain valuable experience while contributing to impactful projects, with a stipend provided to support their work.
A stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, will be paid by UNDP.
Background
The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP Brazil, offers a selected group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to the work of a successful multi-cultural international organization.
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Duration of Internship Assignments
Internship assignments vary in length according to the academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments normally last a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of six months.
The internship programme for the Communications Unit is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, international studies, international development and inclusive growth.
The purpose of the Internship Programme is to provide an opportunity to make substantive contributions to the office’s work, mostly by providing support to the Communications Team in its daily activities and in the accomplishment of the goals and tasks that are part of UNDP Brazil Strategy.
Responsibilities and obligations of interns
Interns shall:
(a) Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of UNDP notwithstanding their status as described in paragraph 6 of this policy.
(b) Provide the receiving office with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship.
c) Respect the impartiality and independence required of the United Nations and of the receiving office.
(d) Unless otherwise authorized by the receiving office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government.
Applicants for internships must show proof of valid medical insurance for the duty station in which they will intern.
For applicants which are neither nationals or residents of the duty station, the insurance must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration which:
(a) Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment.
(b) Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.
Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
- Candidates must be involved in a course of study in fields such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Design and all other related fields.
- Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
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- 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);
Experience:
- Computer skills are required.
- They are also expected to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of development and on UNDP’s mandate areas.
- Ability to work with Adobe Creative Suite, and related software, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere.
- Knowledge of photojournalism
Language Requirements:
- Portuguese must be the candidate’s mother tongue.
- Fluency in English is also required.
- Knowledge of Spanish is asset.
