Communications Intern

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International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Internship
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 12/10/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
Peace and Security

ICAN promotes inclusive and sustainable peace in countries affected by violent conflict, extremism, militarism, and closing political space. By recognizing the gendered impact of conflict and the critical role of women peacebuilders, we fulfill our mission by shaping and influencing peace and security policies through thought leadership, strategic advice, and gender-responsive analysis and operational guidance, as well as sustaining and strengthening a global movement of innovative locally rooted women peacebuilders (the Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership).

The ICAN team seeks a motivated Communications and Social Media Intern to support communication, research, and program tasks. This paid remote internship can be part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) or full-time and will run from September to January (flexible dates). 
This role will be supporting ICAN’s Communications Officer, who oversees the organization’s communications strategy, social media, and public outreach. Her role includes managing ICAN’s digital presence, developing content and campaigns, coordinating media coverage, and amplifying the work of ICAN and its partners. She also supports program teams in disseminating resources, documenting impact, and engaging stakeholders through storytelling, advocacy, and strategic communications. The intern will assist with content creation, social media management, event coverage, research, and communications analytics to help enhance ICAN’s visibility and engagement. 
Primary responsibilities may include any of the following:
Social media content and creation:  
  • Support the development of content and campaign ideas to enhance engagement and outreach. 
  • Support the creation and scheduling of social media posts, including captions, visuals, and multimedia content. 
  • Monitor conversations (articles, publications, Twitter, etc.) on Women, Peace, and Security for relevant content and new ideas. 
  • Help draft and format newsletters or email campaigns. 
 
Event and She Builds Peace campaign support:  
  • Assist in providing live event coverage (e.g., taking notes, drafting tweets, capturing key quotes). 
  • Support the development of articles and content to amplify the She Builds Peace campaign. 
 
Research and writing: 
  • Support the development of Innovative Peace Stories by gathering background information on key topics and WASL partners’ work, supporting interviews, and drafting articles. 
 
Analytics and reporting:  
  • Collect data on ICAN’s social media presence and engagement across social media platforms and across different communications campaigns. 
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate students and recent college graduates preferred; undergraduates may be considered. Candidates specializing in communications are strongly encouraged to apply.
Skills and Experience: 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and respect for diverse cultures. 
  • Knowledge of gender, peace and conflict, preventing/countering violent extremism, and peacebuilding. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SharePoint. 
  • Experience using social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter). 
  • Familiarity with content creation tools (Canva) and social media management software (Hootsuite).  
  • Experience analyzing social media metrics. 
  • Passion for storytelling and amplifying voices to advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda and peacebuilding efforts. 
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accessible for diverse audiences. 
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. 
  • Creative, proactive, and adaptable attitude. 
  • Experience working with non-profit organizations.  
  • Language skills in Arabic, Farsi, or French are a plus. 

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