We are looking for a creative, tech‑savvy, and detail‑oriented intern to support the Communications function within the Digital Impact Division, bringing strong interpersonal and communication skills.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, digital opportunities
Digital Impact Division (DID) is at the heart of reshaping how UNICEF delivers lasting results for children. We are committed to harnessing the full potential of emerging digital technologies to advance UNICEF’s mission.
The Strategic Enablers pillar is a core element of UNICEF’s Digital Impact Strategy 2026–2029, acting as the structural backbone of the division. This pillar brings together key enablers—People & Culture, Communications, Operations and Artificial Intelligence — to create an integrated ecosystem for sustainable digital impact. Together, these enablers anticipate trends, foster innovation, and ensure UNICEF can deliver inclusive, future-ready digital solutions that advance child rights globally.
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF is looking for an intern to support the Comms Team in its Digital Impact Division (DID). The Intern will have the opportunity to learn about UNICEF’s mission, its various Programmes, and how it operates globally, while being exposed to working in an international environment. This role will further develop analytical and transactional skills while allowing participation in interesting initiatives.
The selected candidate will support the comms function at the division with tasks such as researching, interviewing, writing, editing, simple video filming and editing, collecting materials, collating information, and preparing for publishing on internal and external channels. The Intern will also assist and work on other comms tasks such as keeping track of social media accounts and discussions online, proposing ideas for articles, page layout, social media posts, and any other comms-related ad-hoc tasks.
The intern will assist in external event organization, where applicable.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 
Communication Internship TOR.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Current or recent (graduated in the last 2 years) enrollment in a university programme in Communication, Media, or other related areas.
- Ability to work 40 hrs/week in Valencia, Spain or remotely.
- Fluency in English is required, Spanish knowledge would be an asset
- Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent knowledge of software such as but not limited to virtual tools and MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, etc., would be a strong asset, as well as basic video editing skills incl simple animations.
- Communication - Effectively presents thoughts and ideas including complex technical concepts, in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner, both verbally and in writing. Listens to and acknowledges others' perspectives and views
- Flexibility - Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances
- Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail with solid writing as well as organization skills
- Excellent listener
- Commitment and drive for results
Contract Duration and Terms:
- The duration of this internship is 6 months. Individuals must fund their travel and living expenses in Valencia if working onsite.
- Individuals must have proof of medical insurance covering their time at the duty station.
- Individuals are personally responsible for obtaining any required visa or residence permit, covering the entire period of their internship.
- Internships are paid a monthly net stipend of EUR 800 per month for full-time arrangements (40hrs/week), which will be prorated according to attendance. If working remotely, this might be adjusted to the actual location. Work arrangements are based on the effective regulations of the duty station, organizational needs and schedules of the interns.
- Interns may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.