The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Bangladesh has announced applications for its 2026 Communications Internship Programme, offering young Bangladeshi students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advocacy, digital communications, and youth-focused campaigns.

Based in Dhaka, the internship will support UNFPA Bangladesh’s Communication Unit in planning and implementing major awareness campaigns around International Youth Day (12 August) and the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October).

The opportunity is specifically designed to engage young people in development communication while strengthening UNFPA’s outreach on critical social issues affecting youth and women.

About the Internship

The Communications Internship will be conducted under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication at UNFPA Bangladesh. The selected intern will work closely with the communications team to support campaigns, events, digital engagement initiatives, and youth-centered storytelling projects.

UNFPA noted that youth remain at the center of its programming in Bangladesh. Through this internship, the organization aims to strengthen its connection with young audiences by incorporating fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and digital creativity into its communication efforts.

A structured work plan will be developed for the selected intern, including learning objectives, performance milestones, and regular progress reviews to ensure a meaningful professional development experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Communications Intern will contribute to a variety of activities supporting advocacy and visibility campaigns.

Key duties include:

Supporting the development and implementation of communication and visibility plans
Drafting social media content and campaign messages
Creating youth-centered storytelling products such as:
- Human-interest stories
- Photo stories
- Reels
- Short videos
Coordinating with youth networks, influencers, schools, universities, and civil society organizations
Assisting with campaign events, exhibitions, youth dialogues, and university activations
Preparing communication materials including invitations, banners, visuals, and event branding materials
Conducting photo and video documentation during events and field activities
Supporting media outreach and media monitoring activities
Tracking social media engagement and campaign performance metrics
Identifying youth advocates and beneficiaries for storytelling initiatives
Coordinating with photographers, videographers, designers, and vendors
Assisting with post-event communication activities, including web stories and impact reports

The internship provides practical exposure to communication campaigns within a United Nations environment.

Focus Areas of Advocacy

The selected intern will support communications and awareness campaigns addressing some of Bangladesh’s most pressing social and development challenges.

These include:

Gender equality
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Youth empowerment
Climate change
Gender-based violence
Child marriage
Adolescent pregnancy
Youth leadership and participation

UNFPA aims to amplify these issues through engaging content that resonates with young audiences across digital and community platforms.

Eligibility Requirements

The internship is open exclusively to Bangladeshi nationals.

Applicants must meet one of the following educational criteria:

Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree programme and have completed at least one academic year
Be enrolled in a master’s degree programme
Have recently graduated from a university and begin the internship within one year of graduation
Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme where the internship forms part of the training requirements

In addition, applicants should:

Demonstrate a strong interest in international development
Possess excellent written and spoken skills in both English and Bangla
Show the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills

Learning Opportunities

The internship offers extensive learning and professional development opportunities within one of the United Nations’ leading development agencies.

Participants will gain experience in:

Digital communications and social media management
Campaign planning and implementation
Advocacy and public awareness initiatives
Storytelling and content production
Multimedia creation and visual communication
Event management and stakeholder coordination
UN branding and communication standards
Rights-based communication approaches
Youth engagement strategies

Interns will also gain valuable exposure to international development work and advocacy initiatives focused on advancing the rights and wellbeing of women, adolescents, and young people.

Why This Internship Matters

As the United Nations agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health, UNFPA works to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfill their potential.

The Communications Internship provides aspiring communication professionals with an opportunity to contribute directly to this mission while developing practical skills that can support future careers in communications, development, media, advocacy, and international organizations.

For young Bangladeshis interested in storytelling, social impact, and youth engagement, the programme presents a unique opportunity to work within a global institution while helping shape conversations on important development issues.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before:

16 June 2026 at 5:16 PM (Bangladesh Time)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further consideration.

UNFPA Bangladesh has also encouraged female candidates to apply for the position.

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