Deadline for Applications
April 12, 2026
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Internship
2026-05-11
The Communications & External Relations Unit in UNHCR’s Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries is looking to hire a new intern.
The unit is responsible for the United Nations Refugee Agency’s visibility and communication efforts in the region as well as engagement with the Nordic countries as donors to UNHCR.
We communicate externally – to the general public, media, decision-makers, and other stakeholders, and on several platforms – to create awareness about the global refugee situation, to promote a positive narrative on refugees, as well as to strengthen the support for UNHCR’s work, mission, and mandate, and to advocate for an improved refugee response. The external relations work focuses on partnerships and funding, collaborating with the donor governments and other stakeholders, and focusing also on internal reporting about important developments in our region.
We work in a close, fast-paced team with a continued flow of different and varied tasks, requiring us to work efficiently and diligently. We are always looking for new and creative ideas and ways to communicate.
We are currently recruiting a new intern to our office in Stockholm, Sweden, where you will be part of the Communications and External Relations Unit. The internship will start as soon as possible for a period of six months.
We are looking for a dynamic, independent, and engaged person who has experience with communication and is eager to learn more.
Description of tasks:
Supports the development of creative, engaging, and impactful communications angles for media, web, and social media platforms, including written and visual storytelling, to support UNHCR’s communication, advocacy, and donor engagement objectives.
Monitoring and reporting on refugee issues, political developments, national narratives, and international developments that affect refugee protection and the right to asylum, both domestically and internationally.
Analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on humanitarian and development activities and engagements in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Monitoring, tracking, and analyzing refugee issues in print, broadcast, and digital media including social media.
Drafting text for internal documents, including briefing documents, background notes, and talking points.
Other related duties as required.
Background:
Studying or having a recent degree in political science, international relations, development studies, migration studies, communication, media studies, or journalism (you need to be a current student OR have graduated/completed your studies within the last year)
Fluency in written and spoken English AND a Nordic language (Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish)
Knowledge of refugee issues in the Nordic region, including the political context, is desirable.
Strong writing and communications skills
Experience writing for a public audience (e.g.: newspaper articles, student journalism, local association or group, a blog, etc.) is very desirable.
APPLY TO THIS INTERNSHIP
Good to know when applying.
Interns may be eligible for funding through scholarships available by universities, or other external sources and are encouraged to look into this. A food and transportation allowance of approximately USD 1,000 per month is available for non-sponsored interns.
If engaged from a location outside the country of duty station (Sweden), interns will be entitled to a reimbursement of travel costs by the most economical route available irrespective of the duration of the journey. Reimbursement shall be limited to the authorized return travel between the current country of residence and the duty station, or actual route of travel, whichever is lower. Unless the duration of internship is reduced by UNHCR, reimbursed travel costs may be subject to recovery if the intern does not complete the agreed duration of Internship.
All interns who are not nationals of the country where their duty station is located must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage, including illness, accidents and repatriation coverage, to cover the full period of the internship. UNHCR accepts no responsibility for any costs connected to medical insurance of interns.
The internship is planned to commence as soon as possible and last for six months (exact dates to be agreed upon).
You may also wish to read answers to the Frequently Asked Questions
(https://www.unhcr.org/nordic-and-baltic/news/press-releases/frequently-asked-questions-internships)Note: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a written test and be invited to an interview (virtually).
Standard Job Description
Required Languages
,
,
Desired Languages
,
,
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Remote
No