Communications Intern at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.
What is NRC?
NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country. We take action during situtations of armed conflict, and engage in other contextes where our competences will add value.
The majority of our 5000 staff members are national employees in NRC’s projects in around 25 countries worldwide. All our projects are supervised by the NRC Head Office in Oslo.
NRC was established in 1946 under the name Aid to Europe, to assist refugees in Europe after World War II. Today NRC is organised as an independent, private foundation. We cooperate closely with the UN and other humanitarian organisations, around the world as well as in Norway.
What does NRC do?
Programme Activities:
NRC’s main activity is the deliverance of humanitarian aid through programme activities in the field. NRC specialises in five programme areas, or core competences – Shelter, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Information Counselling and Legal Aid (ICLA). The core competences are adaptive to different contexts and mutually reinforcing.Job Description
The Communications Intern supports the implementation of communications activities in line with organisational guidelines and donor requirements.
The role assists in producing communication materials for both internal and external audiences and ensures compliance with branding and visibility standards across all outputs.
By contributing to documentation of programme activities through photos, short stories, and field notes, and supporting content collection from field teams, the Intern strengthens communications outputs and supports programme impact and advocacy.
The position supports media monitoring by tracking relevant news and humanitarian updates and compiling summaries, assists in preparing visibility materials for projects such as factsheets and briefs, and supports the development of simple photo and video content where skills exist.
The Intern also helps organise and archive communication materials, including photos, videos, and reports, and supports logistics for media visits, events, or campaigns when required.
Working closely with the Media and Communications Coordinator, programme teams, and the grants unit, the Communications Intern supports administrative and coordination tasks, participates in team meetings, and contributes ideas for improving communications outputs, while gaining hands‑on experience in humanitarian communications, donor visibility, and branding requirements.
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of communications activities in line with organisational guidelines and donor requirements
Assist in producing communication materials for both internal and external audiences
Ensure compliance with branding and visibility standards across all outputs
Contribute to documentation of programme activities through photos, short stories, and field notes
Support the communications team in administrative and coordination tasks
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving communications outputs.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assist in drafting basic communication materials such as:
Human interest stories
Social media posts
Internal updates and newsletters
Support content collection from field teams, including photos and participant stories
Support media monitoring by tracking relevant news and humanitarian updates and compiling summaries
Assist in preparing visibility materials for projects (factsheets, briefs, etc.)
Support the development of simple photo and video content (where skills exist)
Help organise and archive communication materials (photos, videos, reports)
Support logistics for media visits, events, or campaigns when required.
Learning Objectives:
Gain hands-on experience in humanitarian communications
Develop writing skills for advocacy and storytelling
Understand donor visibility and branding requirements
Learn how communications supports programme impact and advocacy
Build basic media and stakeholder engagement skills.
Scale and Scope of the Position:
Staff:
None (potentially a Communications/Advocacy Assistant).
Stakeholders:
Programme teams
Communications team
Occasional interaction with partners.
Budgets:
NA.
Information:
Internal communication platforms, reports, and social media channels.
Legal or Compliance:
NRC Terms of Employment
NRC Security Policy
NRC Code of Conduct
NRC Policies
NRC Security Standard Operating Procedures.
Critical Interfaces:
Media and Communications Coordinator
NRC Core Competency Program Managers and Coordinators
Grants Unit.
Qualifications
BSc / HND in Mass Communication
Strong interest in communications, media, or humanitarian work
Basic writing and storytelling skills
Familiarity with social media platforms
Basic photography or content creation skills (an added advantage)
Good command of English (written and spoken)
Knowledge of Hausa is an advantage.
Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and follow guidance
Interest in humanitarian issues, especially in Northeast Nigeria
Basic organisational and coordination skills.
Behavioural Competencies:
Proactive and willing to take initiative
Open to feedback and learning
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple small tasks simultaneously.
Performance Management:
The intern will be assessed based on:
Quality of assigned tasks and outputs
Learning progress and skill development
Adherence to organisational values and standards.