Communications and Outreach Intern

Background

The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) advances human development by promoting new ideas, encouraging practical policy change, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain people’s opportunities, choices, and freedoms. HDRO contributes to this work through research and writing, data and analytical products, digital and knowledge platforms, and outreach and advocacy efforts.

The Communications and Outreach Intern will support HDRO’s integrated outreach work, including communications materials, digital and social media content, events and webinars, and knowledge-sharing activities. The internship is intended to provide practical experience in communications, outreach, and knowledge management in an international development setting, while contributing to the visibility, accessibility, and coherence of HDRO’s work.

The Intern will work as part of HDRO’s integrated outreach team, under the overall supervision of the team lead.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will support the team in the following areas:

1. Communications and creative content support

• Assist in drafting and packaging communications materials related to HDRO reports, events, and outreach activities 
• Support development of outreach materials, including presentations, social media content, newsletter copy, web or platform text, and related communications products 
• Assist in designing visual materials, including graphics, posters, and other digital assets, in line with UNDP branding and editorial guidance 
• Help ensure clarity, consistency of messaging, and quality of presentation across communications outputs 

2. Digital outreach and platform support

• Support day-to-day preparation, formatting, scheduling, and posting of content across HDRO’s digital outreach channels, including social media, newsletters, Communities of Practice, and related platforms 
• Assist in amplifying key outputs, events, and engagements across digital channels  
• Help monitor basic engagement metrics and prepare simple summaries to support learning and improvement in digital outreach 
• Support maintenance and organization of digital outreach content files and platform materials 

3. Events and outreach support

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of events, webinars, briefings, and other outreach activities 
• Support preparation of concept notes, participant materials, presentations, and outreach packages 
• Assist with event logistics and coordination, including communication with participants where appropriate and under staff guidance 
• Support documentation of events and preparation of follow-up materials, including notes, summaries, visuals, and other ...