The Position:

The Communications Intern will work closely with Programme Specialist - Advocacy and Partnership at the UNFPA Cambodia Country Office to support UNFPA Cambodia’s communications and digital engagement work under Country Programme 7th (2024-2028), with a strong focus on youth participation, SRHR, GBV prevention, and positive social norm change. The Communication Intern will contribute to content creation and design artworks, social media management, human-interest storytelling, campaign support, and digital analytics. The role will also assist with communications for events, advocacy initiatives, and public information products that help increase the visibility and impact of UNFPA’s programmes in Cambodia.

A work-plan with achievement for the duration of the internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.
 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

Job Purpose:

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

You would be responsible for:

Under the direct supervision of the Advocacy and Partnership Specialist, the intern will contribute to and support the following tasks:

• Assist in developing digital content, including social media posts, photos, short videos, infographics, graphics, and youth-friendly stories highlighting UNFPA’s work.
• Monitor social media trends, engagement (reaches, comments, views), and provide analytics/reports to inform better targeting of stakeholders and strategy development.
• Contribute to youth-focused both outreach and digital campaigns on SRHR, GBV prevention, gender equality, and positive social norm change, including planning and documentation.
• Assist in preparing communication materials for events, launches, and workshops, including briefs, visual assets, presentations, and simple talking points.
• Support adherence to UNFPA branding guidelines and contribute to routine visibility efforts across programme teams.
   

Qualifications and Experience: 

The Internship Programme aims to attract talented persons including students and graduates who possess a specific interest in, or whose academic background and skills align with—enhancing the visibility, communications, advocacy, and impact of UNFPA Cambodia Programmes. Eligible interns must possess some relevant professional interest and experience. This internship is open only  to candidates of Cambodian nationality.

Education:  

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

Knowledge and Experience: 

• With this internship being part of our Communication Unit, preference will be given to candidates with an academic background or interest in: Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Creative Writing, Information Technology, Gender, Humanities, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Languages: 

• Khmer and English

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Compensation and Benefits:

Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party (such as an academic institution, university, government) are eligible to receive a stipend as a contribution towards living expenses. The stipend is paid at the end of each month.

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. 

Provision of Workstation and Equipment: 

Interns will be provided with a workstation within the office to perform their assigned duties. Laptops will not be issued by the organization.

Working Hours and Flexible Arrangements and Leaves:

Interns are required to observe the official working hours established by the UNFPA office to which they are assigned (Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week). 

Subject to the approval of their supervisor, interns may benefit from flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, compressed work schedules, and remote work within or outside the duty station. Any such arrangements must remain consistent with organizational policies and ensure that the intern’s responsibilities and outputs are delivered in a timely and professional manner. 

Interns are entitled to leaves in accordance with the Policy for Internship, as well as the official UN holidays observed in Cambodia for the year 2026.
 

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. 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:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.