Communications Intern (Barbados)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a full-time Communications Intern for its Caribbean Multi-Country Office in Bridgetown, Barbados. The office supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, and its capacity-building programme covers vulnerability analysis, supply chain management, shock-responsive social protection, food systems strengthening and climate risk financing. The intern strengthens internal and external communications, visibility and stakeholder engagement, and helps with knowledge management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and design visual content such as graphics, infographics, presentations and flyers
• Assist with drafting and editing communication materials and support branding consistency
• Create short videos, images and infographics to share WFP's work
• Support the planning and implementation of communications and advocacy campaigns
• Help document and share lessons learned, good practices and success stories
• Assist in maintaining knowledge management systems and repositories
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or a recent graduate within six months of applying
• Fluent in English; fluency in other WFP languages is an asset
• Available to work full time for 6 months in the WFP Caribbean office
• No professional work experience required; academic, volunteer, research or internship experience is desirable
• Desired areas of study include communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, information management or computer science

Required skills

• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with social media management and content development
• Basic understanding of knowledge management and information organization

Interns receive access to the WeLearn learning platform throughout the assignment. Applications close on 2 November 2026.