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CFA/2026/004/Communication Intern/UG/Douala

Douala, CameroonGrade UGInternship (2-6 months)IOM
ClosedPosted May 24, 2026

1. Content Collection and Field Reporting

Capture basic field visuals (photos, short videos) using a smartphone or camera.

Collect beneficiary quotes and short testimonies during field missions.

Support the drafting of simple field updates and short captions for social media or internal channels.

2. Visibility and Donor Communication

Assist in implementing visibility actions aligned with donor requirements.

Support the preparation of visibility materials (banners, branded items, consent forms).

Help ensure proper documentation of donor visibility efforts.

3. Content Management and Creation

Organize and maintain communication files, including photos, videos, notes and consent forms.

Support the creation of basic multimedia content such as graphics, infographics or short videos using beginner-friendly tools (e.g., Canva).

4. Community Engagement Support

<span>Assist in communication-related community engagement activities.</span>

Contribute to capturing positive stories and feedback from communities.

5. Internal Communication Support

Assist the field team in preparing short updates for internal information-sharing platforms.

Support the maintenance of simple communication logs and documentation tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should:

Be&nbsp;<strong>enrolled in the final academic year of&nbsp;</strong><span>Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s level or equivalent in an accredited academic institution of Communication, Public relation, Social Sciences, Political Science, journalism, or any relevant discipline;</span>

<span>Be&nbsp;<strong>enrolled in a graduate school programme</strong>&nbsp;(second university degree or equivalent, or higher);</span>

<span>or&nbsp;have graduated with a university degree in an accredited academic institution of Communication, Public relation, Social Sciences, Political Science, journalism, or any relevant discipline.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span>SKILLS</span>

Good knowledge of communication strategies and tools (internal and external)

Proficiency with digital tools and communication materials (posters, videos, flyers, visual content, etc.)

Ability to analyze and improve existing communication plans

Strong report writing and practical guide drafting skills

Ability to conduct interviews and consultations with various stakeholders (staff, donors, government and UN representatives)

Understanding of communication challenges in sensitive contexts (crisis, elections, security, etc.)

Familiarity with benchmarking, monitoring, and comparative analysis

Strong organizational and time management skills (ability to meet deadlines, plan over 12 weeks)

Initiative and autonomy in carrying out assignments

Ability to work collaboratively with different teams

Discretion and respect for confidentiality, especially in sensitive contexts

Experience or knowledge of the humanitarian sector or UN system

Ability to adapt communication to multicultural and multilingual contexts

Sensitivity to security and institutional neutrality issues.

Languages&nbsp;

REQUIRED

The intern should be able to communicate in both the English and French languages

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