Internship for Communication & Advocacy (for 2 National internship)

UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children’s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, support

UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for 2 National Internship for Communication & Advocacy. The duration of this assignment is 6 months, starting as soon as possible. The intern will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support multimedia production of UNICEF Laos’ social and digital platforms.  
• Assist in monitoring press coverage of UNICEF in Lao PDR and compile web/press clippings and links.
• Send daily media updates. 
• Asist with translation of communication assets such as press releases and social media posts
• Manage and organize the photo and video library, ensuring that all materials are catalogued and easily accessible for various communication needs.
• Provide logistical support for communications activities, including coordinating bookings and managing schedules.
• Support the planning and execution of events, including coordination with vendors, preparing event materials, and assisting with on-site logistics.
• Support with the management and distribution of visibility materials. 
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of communication strategies and plans.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor to support the communications team.

Experience and education requirements:

• Undertaking a degree or freshly graduated in a relevant area, e.g., communications, economics, social science, public administration, and any other Discipline relevant to the position.
• Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, – Working Knowledge
• AND – Laotian (Mandatory), Level – Fluent
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records. 
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Please find the full TOR here:   TOR Comms intern_2026 for VA.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at here

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.