Communications Internship

Join a dynamic eight‑month Communications Internship at World Food Programme in Nairobi that places you at the heart of Kenya’s WFP communications team. You will craft compelling stories, shape social‑media content, and transform operational updates into audience‑focused materials while monitoring digital channels and supporting media briefings. Based in Nairobi with occasional field exposure, the role offers hands‑on experience in strategic storytelling, digital analytics, and cross‑unit coordination for a UN agency dedicated to saving lives. Open to recent graduates fluent in English, this position builds professional skills and connects you with a diverse, inclusive team committed to humanitarian impact.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

The WFP Kenya Country Office (KCO) implements an Internship Programme designed to deepen understanding of the United Nations by providing practical, hands-on experience within the World Food Programme. The programme offers graduate students an opportunity to gain professional exposure in their respective fields of study and specialization, both within programme areas and across various offices in the country.

The Country Office is now seeking to select Interns for Cohort 3, 2026, for an eight-month programme with opportunities in both Field Offices and the Nairobi Office. For Field Office placements, priority will be given to candidates from the surrounding local communities to enhance impact.

Intern – Communications , Nairobi

The Intern will support the WFP Kenya Communications Unit to deliver people-centred, timely and strategic internal and external communications that amplify WFP’s operational impact, donor accountability, and public visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Storytelling

• Support drafting and editing of human-interest stories, social media copy, and internal products(e.g. Weekly Highlights).
• Assist in packaging operational updates into accessible, audience-appropriate communication products.
• Support basic photo and video editing for digital platforms.

Digital & Media Support

• Support social media monitoring, analytics tracking, and content scheduling.
• Assist in compiling media coverage, donor visibility trackers, and communication reports.
• Support preparation of media briefing materials and background notes as required.

Internal Communications & Knowledge Management

• Support coordination of inputs from units and Field  Offices for internal communications.
• Assist with archiving, organising, and maintaining communications assets (photos, videos, key messages).

Cross-Unit Support

• Provide communications support to selected programmes and Field Offices, ensuring consistency of messaging, tone and branding.

Expected Outcomes:

• Gain hands-on experience in humanitarian and development communications within a UN agency.
• Build practical skills in strategic storytelling, digital communications, and media support.
• Understand how communications supports operations, donor relations, and accountability.
• Develop professional competencies in coordination, deadline management, and teamwork.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: A recent graduate (within the last 6 months) with a Bachelors in Communications, Journalism or related field
• Language: Fluency in oral and written English.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Duration of Internship: 8 months

WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals, recent graduates, and residents of Kenya. Candidates placed in field locations will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation near the respective duty stations. Proficiency in the local language is required for this role to ensure effective communication with stakeholders.