UNDP Communication and Social Media Internship 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark | Monthly Stipend of Approximately $1,000

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This six-month full-time internship presents an outstanding opportunity for students and recent graduates who are passionate about communications, digital storytelling, social media, and international development.</p> <p data-start="1584" data-end="1889">Successful applicants will join the <strong data-start="1620" data-end="1669">People Programmes and Partnerships (PPP) Unit</strong> within UNDP&#8217;s Office of Human Resources, where they will contribute to employer branding, talent attraction initiatives, digital communications, and social media campaigns that support UNDP&#8217;s global recruitment efforts.</p> <p data-start="1891" data-end="2244">Interns receive a <strong data-start="1909" data-end="1966">monthly stipend equivalent to approximately USD 1,000</strong> (subject to confirmation), gain valuable professional experience within one of the world&#8217;s leading international development organizations, participate in professional training programmes, and collaborate with experts working across more than <strong data-start="2210" data-end="2243">170 countries and territories</strong>.</p> <h2 data-start="2246" data-end="2269">Application Deadline</h2> <p data-start="2271" data-end="2297"><strong data-start="2271" data-end="2297">Deadline: 12 July 2026</strong></p> <p data-start="2299" data-end="2383">Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date.</p> <h1 data-start="2390" data-end="2402">About UNDP</h1> <p data-start="2404" data-end="2632">The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations&#8217; global development network dedicated to helping countries eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, strengthen institutions, and achieve sustainable development.</p> <p data-start="2634" data-end="2936">Operating in approximately <strong data-start="2661" data-end="2694">170 countries and territories</strong>, UNDP works closely with governments, development partners, civil society organizations, and communities to implement solutions that advance the <strong data-start="2840" data-end="2883">2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development</strong> and the <strong data-start="2892" data-end="2936">17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</strong></p> <p data-start="2938" data-end="3117">As part of its <strong data-start="2953" data-end="2981">People for 2030 Strategy</strong>, UNDP is investing heavily in attracting and developing talented professionals capable of addressing today&#8217;s complex global challenges.</p> <h1 data-start="3124" data-end="3146">About the Internship</h1> <p data-start="3148" data-end="3283">The Communication and Social Media Intern will support the <strong data-start="3207" data-end="3251">People Programmes and Partnerships (PPP)</strong> team, which is responsible for:</p> <ul data-start="3285" data-end="3543"> <li data-start="3285" data-end="3320">Managing young talent programmes.</li> <li data-start="3321" data-end="3364">Supporting employer branding initiatives.</li> <li data-start="3365" data-end="3401">Developing recruitment strategies.</li> <li data-start="3402" data-end="3436">Enhancing candidate experiences.</li> <li data-start="3437" data-end="3471">Promoting UNDP careers globally.</li> <li data-start="3472" data-end="3504">Supporting talent acquisition.</li> <li data-start="3505" data-end="3543">Improving recruitment communication.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3545" data-end="3732">The internship is designed for individuals who are interested in combining communications with international development while gaining practical experience in a multicultural environment.</p> <h1 data-start="3739" data-end="3760">Internship Location</h1> <ul data-start="3762" data-end="3783"> <li data-start="3762" data-end="3783">Copenhagen, Denmark</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="3790" data-end="3811">Internship Duration</h1> <ul data-start="3813" data-end="3841"> <li data-start="3813" data-end="3829">Six (6) months</li> <li data-start="3830" data-end="3841">Full-time</li> </ul> <p data-start="3843" data-end="4005">The selected intern is expected to begin around <strong data-start="3891" data-end="3906">1 September</strong>, although flexibility is available for remote or in-house training before the official start date.</p> <h1 data-start="4012" data-end="4029">Monthly Stipend</h1> <p data-start="4031" data-end="4131">UNDP provides interns with a monthly stipend intended to help cover internship-related living costs.</p> <p data-start="4133" data-end="4178">For Copenhagen, the stipend is approximately:</p> <ul data-start="4180" data-end="4231"> <li data-start="4180" data-end="4231"><strong data-start="4182" data-end="4205">USD 1,000 per month</strong> (subject to confirmation)</li> </ul> <p data-start="4233" data-end="4357">The exact amount may vary depending on whether the intern receives financial support from another institution or government.</p> <h1 data-start="4364" data-end="4386">Key Responsibilities</h1> <p data-start="4388" data-end="4490">The internship combines communication, social media management, analytics, storytelling, and research.</p> <h2 data-start="4492" data-end="4545">Communication and Social Media (Approximately 85%)</h2> <p data-start="4547" data-end="4560">Interns will:</p> <ul data-start="4562" data-end="5104"> <li data-start="4562" data-end="4607">Manage UNDP Careers social media platforms.</li> <li data-start="4608" data-end="4664">Publish engaging content across social media channels.</li> <li data-start="4665" data-end="4723">Respond to comments, questions, and audience engagement.</li> <li data-start="4724" data-end="4771">Help develop social media content strategies.</li> <li data-start="4772" data-end="4836">Identify compelling employee stories and success testimonials.</li> <li data-start="4837" data-end="4885">Produce engaging digital storytelling content.</li> <li data-start="4886" data-end="4927">Collect communication performance data.</li> <li data-start="4928" data-end="4972">Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li> <li data-start="4973" data-end="5008">Analyse social media performance.</li> <li data-start="5009" data-end="5063">Prepare communication reports for external partners.</li> <li data-start="5064" data-end="5104">Support employer branding initiatives.</li> </ul> <p data-start="5106" data-end="5137">Social media platforms include:</p> <ul data-start="5139" data-end="5195"> <li data-start="5139" data-end="5149">LinkedIn</li> <li data-start="5150" data-end="5160">Facebook</li> <li data-start="5161" data-end="5172">Instagram</li> <li data-start="5173" data-end="5195">X (formerly Twitter)</li> </ul> <h2 data-start="5202" data-end="5260">Research and Administrative Support (Approximately 15%)</h2> <p data-start="5262" data-end="5280">Interns will also:</p> <ul data-start="5282" data-end="5415"> <li data-start="5282" data-end="5333">Conduct research on communication best practices.</li> <li data-start="5334" data-end="5365">Support ongoing PPP projects.</li> <li data-start="5366" data-end="5415">Assist with additional assignments as required.</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="5422" data-end="5441">Who Should Apply?</h1> <p data-start="5443" data-end="5495">This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy:</p> <ul data-start="5497" data-end="5723"> <li data-start="5497" data-end="5522">Social media management</li> <li data-start="5523" data-end="5547">Digital communications</li> <li data-start="5548" data-end="5567">Employer branding</li> <li data-start="5568" data-end="5586">Content creation</li> <li data-start="5587" data-end="5601">Storytelling</li> <li data-start="5602" data-end="5629">International development</li> <li data-start="5630" data-end="5662">Human resources communications</li> <li data-start="5663" data-end="5679">Data analytics</li> <li data-start="5680" data-end="5703">Visual communications</li> <li data-start="5704" data-end="5723">Digital marketing</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="5730" data-end="5756">Educational Requirements</h1> <p data-start="5758" data-end="5803">Applicants must satisfy one of the following:</p> <ul data-start="5805" data-end="5965"> <li data-start="5805" data-end="5851">Be in the final year of a Bachelor&#8217;s degree.</li> <li data-start="5852" data-end="5900">Be currently enrolled in a Master&#8217;s programme.</li> <li data-start="5901" data-end="5965">Have completed a Master&#8217;s degree within the previous one year.</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="5972" data-end="5998">Eligible Fields of Study</h1> <p data-start="6000" data-end="6038">Suitable academic backgrounds include:</p> <ul data-start="6040" data-end="6206"> <li data-start="6040" data-end="6056">Communications</li> <li data-start="6057" data-end="6072">Digital Media</li> <li data-start="6073" data-end="6085">Journalism</li> <li data-start="6086" data-end="6105">Political Science</li> <li data-start="6106" data-end="6124">Public Relations</li> <li data-start="6125" data-end="6140">Media Studies</li> <li data-start="6141" data-end="6152">Marketing</li> <li data-start="6153" data-end="6178">International Relations</li> <li data-start="6179" data-end="6206">Other related disciplines</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="6213" data-end="6244">Desired Skills and Experience</h1> <p data-start="6246" data-end="6338">Although not mandatory, applicants with the following qualifications will have an advantage:</p> <ul data-start="6340" data-end="6696"> <li data-start="6340" data-end="6394">Previous experience managing social media platforms.</li> <li data-start="6395" data-end="6434">Experience producing digital content.</li> <li data-start="6435" data-end="6475">Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.</li> <li data-start="6476" data-end="6552">Skills in: <ul data-start="6491" data-end="6552"> <li data-start="6491" data-end="6507">Adobe InDesign</li> <li data-start="6510" data-end="6529">Adobe Illustrator</li> <li data-start="6532" data-end="6552">Adobe Premiere Pro</li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="6553" data-end="6580">Strong writing abilities.</li> <li data-start="6581" data-end="6614">Excellent communication skills.</li> <li data-start="6615" data-end="6637">Analytical thinking.</li> <li data-start="6638" data-end="6657">Content planning.</li> <li data-start="6658" data-end="6671">Creativity.</li> <li data-start="6672" data-end="6696">Organizational skills.</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="6703" data-end="6726">Language Requirements</h1> <p data-start="6728" data-end="6737">Required:</p> <ul data-start="6739" data-end="6760"> <li data-start="6739" data-end="6760">Fluency in English.</li> </ul> <p data-start="6762" data-end="6772">Preferred:</p> <ul data-start="6774" data-end="6836"> <li data-start="6774" data-end="6804">Working knowledge of French.</li> <li data-start="6805" data-end="6836">Working knowledge of Spanish.</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="6843" data-end="6867">Learning Opportunities</h1> <p data-start="6869" data-end="6987">Interns become integrated members of the PPP Team and benefit from significant professional development opportunities.</p> <p data-start="6989" data-end="7003">These include:</p> <ul data-start="7005" data-end="7364"> <li data-start="7005" data-end="7036">In-house training programmes.</li> <li data-start="7037" data-end="7068">UNDP online learning courses.</li> <li data-start="7069" data-end="7115">Exposure to UNDP&#8217;s organizational structure.</li> <li data-start="7116" data-end="7170">Practical experience with international recruitment.</li> <li data-start="7171" data-end="7206">Professional writing development.</li> <li data-start="7207" data-end="7239">Visual communication training.</li> <li data-start="7240" data-end="7274">Participation in working groups.</li> <li data-start="7275" data-end="7324">Collaboration with international professionals.</li> <li data-start="7325" data-end="7364">Access to an in-house gym membership.</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="7371" data-end="7392">Internship Benefits</h1> <p data-start="7394" data-end="7491">Successful interns will enjoy numerous professional and personal development benefits, including:</p> <ul data-start="7493" data-end="7901"> <li data-start="7493" data-end="7511">Monthly stipend.</li> <li data-start="7512" data-end="7554">Practical international work experience.</li> <li data-start="7555" data-end="7582">Networking opportunities.</li> <li data-start="7583" data-end="7609">Professional mentorship.</li> <li data-start="7610" data-end="7643">Participation in UNDP training.</li> <li data-start="7644" data-end="7688">Exposure to global recruitment strategies.</li> <li data-start="7689" data-end="7720">Employer branding experience.</li> <li data-start="7721" data-end="7756">Social media campaign experience.</li> <li data-start="7757" data-end="7782">International teamwork.</li> <li data-start="7783" data-end="7823">Access to modern workplace facilities.</li> <li data-start="7824" data-end="7841">Gym membership.</li> <li data-start="7842" data-end="7877">Paid leave of 1.5 days per month.</li> <li data-start="7878" data-end="7901">Official UN holidays.</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="7908" data-end="7931">Internship Conditions</h1> <p data-start="7933" data-end="7991">Applicants should carefully note the following conditions:</p> <ul data-start="7993" data-end="8408"> <li data-start="7993" data-end="8041">Interns are not considered UNDP staff members.</li> <li data-start="8042" data-end="8085">Interns cannot officially represent UNDP.</li> <li data-start="8086" data-end="8124">Full-time participation is expected.</li> <li data-start="8125" data-end="8179">Flexibility may be granted for academic commitments.</li> <li data-start="8180" data-end="8296">Interns must arrange: <ul data-start="8206" data-end="8296"> <li data-start="8206" data-end="8221">Accommodation</li> <li data-start="8224" data-end="8232">Travel</li> <li data-start="8235" data-end="8257">Visa (if applicable)</li> <li data-start="8260" data-end="8296">Living expenses beyond the stipend</li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="8297" data-end="8338">Health insurance coverage is mandatory.</li> <li data-start="8339" data-end="8408">UNDP accepts no responsibility for medical or travel-related costs.</li> </ul> <p data-start="8410" data-end="8540">Importantly, this internship is <strong data-start="8442" data-end="8540">only available to individuals who already possess the legal right to live and work in Denmark.</strong></p> <h1 data-start="8547" data-end="8572">Diversity and Inclusion</h1> <p data-start="8574" data-end="8605">UNDP is committed to promoting:</p> <ul data-start="8607" data-end="8678"> <li data-start="8607" data-end="8618">Diversity</li> <li data-start="8619" data-end="8627">Equity</li> <li data-start="8628" data-end="8639">Inclusion</li> <li data-start="8640" data-end="8659">Equal opportunity</li> <li data-start="8660" data-end="8678">Fair recruitment</li> </ul> <p data-start="8680" data-end="8775">Applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p data-start="8777" data-end="8811">UNDP maintains zero tolerance for:</p> <ul data-start="8813" data-end="8902"> <li data-start="8813" data-end="8834">Sexual exploitation</li> <li data-start="8835" data-end="8854">Sexual harassment</li> <li data-start="8855" data-end="8875">Abuse of authority</li> <li data-start="8876" data-end="8902">Workplace discrimination</li> </ul> <p data-start="8904" data-end="8975">All successful applicants will undergo reference and background checks.</p> <h1 data-start="8982" data-end="9000">Important Notice</h1> <p data-start="9002" data-end="9072">UNDP never charges applicants any fees during the recruitment process.</p> <p data-start="9074" data-end="9129">Applicants should ignore anyone requesting payment for:</p> <ul data-start="9131" data-end="9206"> <li data-start="9131" data-end="9145">Applications</li> <li data-start="9146" data-end="9158">Interviews</li> <li data-start="9159" data-end="9172">Recruitment</li> <li data-start="9173" data-end="9185">Processing</li> <li data-start="9186" data-end="9196">Training</li> <li data-start="9197" data-end="9206">Testing</li> </ul> <h1 data-start="9213" data-end="9235">Why You Should Apply</h1> <p data-start="9237" data-end="9479">If you aspire to build an international career in communications, employer branding, digital media, or development communications, this internship provides exceptional exposure to one of the world&#8217;s most respected international organizations.</p> <p data-start="9481" data-end="9702">You will strengthen your communication skills, gain hands-on social media experience, work with professionals from diverse cultures, and contribute to attracting global talent to support sustainable development worldwide.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" data-start="9481" data-end="9702"><a href="https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/35088" 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