Unicef Exciting Internship Opportunity With Monthly Stipend For Social Media Management & Content Writing 2025-26

Join UNICEF dynamic team in Colombo for a 26-week internship focused on social media community management and content writing. This role is exclusively for Sri Lankan nationals, offering hands-on experience in digital marketing and creative content creation. Enhance your skills while contributing to innovative projects in a vibrant environment.
Job no: 580136
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: Colombo
Level: Internship
Location: Sri Lanka
Categories: Communication
Key tasks and responsibilities
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Digital Communication Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Intern – Social Media Community Management and Content writer will:
Content Writing/Production:
- Conceptualize, ideate, and create compelling engaging content for social media (copy, visuals, photo essays).
- Pitch new approaches and angles for creative content/styles.
- Develop high-quality creative writing work with factual evidence, provide quality control over concepts and projects, contribute creative solutions and innovations that strengthen the UNICEF brand.
Eligebility
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Currently following a Bachelors’ or Masters’ program or 2 years within completion of the degree or enrolled in a master’s program in Business Management/Communication/Marketing/Journalism or any other related disciplines.
- Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
- Additional consideration will be given for any work experience related to blogging/content writing/web articles.
Required Skills:
- Ability to write clearly, succinctly and for varying audiences.
- Any experience in digital communication and social media communications will be an added advantage.
- Managing/moderating social media channels or online communities.
- Creating a range of different content for social media.
How to apply:
- Please submit your online application on or before the deadline
- Your online application should contain the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- References
- Links to Work Samples produced within the last 3 years.
Cost/Expenses:
Interns receive a stipend from UNICEF and must make their own arrangements for living expenses.
Living accommodation and other expenses are their own responsibilities.
The assignment consists of fulltime work, 5 days a week.
Stipend (monthly): LKR 109,368/- per month