Communications Intern (Barbados)

Location: Bridgetown, Barbados

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 October 2026-23:59-GMT-04:00 Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE:

Intern, Communications

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Internship

UNIT/DIVISION:

Communications, Partnerships and Reporting (CPR) Unit

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Bridgetown, Barbados

DURATION:

6 months (full-time)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean's capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping, end-to-end supply chain management, shock-responsive social protection, food systems strengthening, and climate risk financing. During emergencies, WFP supports governments and partners by providing food, cash or voucher assistance, emergency logistics, and emergency telecommunications services when national and regional capacities are exceeded.

The Intern will support the office in strengthening internal and external communications, enhancing visibility and stakeholder engagement, and improving knowledge management practices. The intern will provide creative support through the development of visual content, social media materials, and communication products, while also assisting with information management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

As part of the Communications, Partnerships and Reporting (CPR) Team, you will:

Develop and design visual content (graphics, infographics, presentations, flyers).

Assist with drafting and editing communication materials.

Support branding consistency across all communications.

Development of short videos, images and/or infographics to communicate WFP’s work.

Support the planning and implementation of communications and advocacy campaigns.

Support the capture, documentation, and dissemination of lessons learned, good practices, and success stories to promote organizational learning and knowledge sharing.

Assist in the organization and maintenance of knowledge management systems and repositories to improve information accessibility, retrieval, and institutional memory.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

Have a greater understanding of the World Food Programme’s work and its role within the wider humanitarian system.

Gain practical experience in communications, visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement within a United Nations environment.

Cultivate effective communication skills and professionalism essential for workplace interactions and success.

Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking abilities through addressing queries and contributing to process improvements.

Develop a deeper understanding of how communications and knowledge management contribute to organizational effectiveness, decision-making, and programme impact.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

Experience in communications, graphic design, digital content creation, or a related field.

Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office applications.

Familiarity with social media management and content development for digital platforms.

Basic understanding of knowledge management, information organization, and knowledge-sharing practices.

Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively in a team environment, and perform effectively under pressure, including during emergency situations.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Creativity and innovation

Initiative and reliability

Teamwork and collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environments