Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

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.

Responsibilities or duties

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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).

Experience needed

None specified beyond recent graduate status.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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.

Duration of Internship: 8 months

• 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.
• 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.
• Support coordination of inputs from units and Field Offices for internal communications.
• Assist with archiving, organising, and maintaining communications assets (photos, videos, key messages).
• Provide communications support to selected programmes and Field Offices, ensuring consistency of messaging, tone and branding.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Basic photo and video editing
• Social media monitoring and analytics
• Content development and storytelling
• Coordination and teamwork
• Deadline management

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