UNICEF Communications Internship in Juba: Three Months of Guided Digital and Advocacy Experience

UNICEF is accepting applications from South Sudanese students and recent graduates for a three-month Communications Internship in Juba. Apply by 18 October 2026.

What the internship offers

The office-based placement runs four days a week. Work covers digital content, donor visibility, branding, youth engagement and organising approved media assets. UNICEF supplies workspace, equipment and supervision, with learning objectives and review meetings. The vacancy does not state a stipend amount.

Eligibility

Applicants must be South Sudanese, at least 18, and studying a relevant degree or have graduated within two years. Strong academic performance, writing, digital-platform and basic Office skills are required. English fluency is essential; local-language knowledge is advantageous.

Restrictions apply to close relatives employed by UNICEF. The selected intern needs valid medical insurance for the entire placement, including evacuation coverage where required. Completion does not guarantee employment.

Deadline and how to apply

Use vacancy 596230 on UNICEF Careers. The advertised closing date is 18 October 2026 at 11:55 p.m.; check the portal’s time convention and submit ahead of the final evening.

Before applying

Choose writing or digital-content examples that show your own contribution and the audience you were trying to reach. Do not include identifiable photographs of children or private information without appropriate permission. Check the practical costs of office attendance and insurance before accepting an eventual offer.

Official application link

Read the official vacancy and apply with UNICEF.

Verified on 14 October 2026. Recruitment details can change; the employer’s live vacancy and application form take precedence.