Internship opportunity at the United Nations! Applications are invited for the UN OCHA Communication Internship 2026 in Dubai, UAE. The internship is offered by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and is open to motivated, talented students and recent graduates interested in gaining experience in media, international relations, communications, and humanitarian affairs. The internship lasts 3 months, with the possibility of extension to 6 months.
The program offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, in-person, or hybrid formats, and can be completed part-time or full-time. Students enrolled in a university degree program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Higher) or recent graduates in communication, media, and international relations are invited to apply. No previous work experience is required. Applications are open until October 15th, 2026. Read more details below.
UN OCHA Communication Internship 2026 Overview
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Position: Communication Intern
- Offered by: UN OCHA
- Internship Level: Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
- Duration: 3-6 Months
- Application Deadline: October 15th, 2026
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About the UN OCHA Internship
The internship position is offered by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), a specialized unit within the United Nations that brings humanitarian organizations together to respond effectively to disasters and emergencies.
Selected interns will work under the guidance of a Humanitarian Affairs officer and support the OCHA mission in partnership with the Government of the UAE. An ideal opportunity to gain practical work experience while working on real OCHA projects connected to real humanitarian issues.
Eligiblity Criteria
To be eligible for the UN OCHA internship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Accepting applications from all nationalities
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or higher
- Undergraudate students must be in the final academic year
- Academic background in communication, media, and international relations
- No prior professional work expereince required
- Know standard software applications: MS Word, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint
- Fluency in English and Arabic
Internship Benefits
- Gain practical work experience with the UN OCHA
- Hands-on experience in social media and communication content
- Flexible work arrangement
- Enhance your CV
- Expand your professional networks
- Gain valubale insights into the work of OCHA
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Application Deadline
The application deadline for the UN OCHA Communication Internship 2026 is: October 15, 2026
How to Apply for UN OCHA Internship?
Applicants interested in the internship position need to apply through the offical UN career portal, visit the offical link below, and submit their online application before the due date.
No application fee is charged at any stage of the application.
