About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office in Bridgetown, Barbados supports 22 countries and territories across the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. The Communications, Partnerships and Reporting (CPR) Unit is seeking an intern to 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 assisting with information management over a 6-month full-time engagement.
Salary and benefits
- Monthly stipend equivalent to US$1000
- Medical insurance coverage for the duration of the internship fully paid by WFP
- Access to WeLearn, an industry-leading learning platform
- Practical professional experience in communications, visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement within a United Nations environment
Who can apply?
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme from a recognised university and have completed at least two years of the programme, having attended classes in the past 12 months
- Currently enrolled in a graduate programme from a recognised university and have attended classes in the past 12 months
- Recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme from a recognised university within six months prior to the application, having attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment
- Fluent in English
- Available to work full-time for a period of 6 months in the WFP Caribbean office in Bridgetown
- Not be sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters of WFP employees
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 18 October 2026 at 23:59 Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the online recruiting system
Additional information
- WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas, and related costs.
- No professional work experience is required, though relevant academic, volunteer, research, or internship experience in data analysis, monitoring, research, reporting, or programme support is desirable.
- Desired areas of study include Communications, Multimedia Production, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Information Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Library and Information Science, or a related field.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Students or recent graduates in communications, journalism, graphic design, digital media, or information management looking to gain hands-on humanitarian communications experience.
- Candidates proficient in graphic design and digital content creation tools who want to apply their skills in a multicultural United Nations environment.
- Individuals seeking a structured 6-month internship with a monthly stipend and medical insurance coverage in Barbados.
What should you think carefully about?
- WFP does not cover living expenses, housing arrangements, visas, or relocation costs, so applicants must be prepared to manage these arrangements in Barbados.
- The internship requires a full-time commitment for 6 months based on-site in Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Applicants must meet strict enrollment or recent graduation timeframes to qualify.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates aiming to bridge academic studies and international development careers by gaining direct operational experience within the United Nations system. It provides valuable skills in digital content creation, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management that benefit future careers in humanitarian affairs or corporate communications.
Our take
Communications students and recent graduates looking for international exposure and hands-on experience in the Caribbean should seriously consider applying before the October deadline, keeping in mind the need to independently manage local living and relocation costs.
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