Communication Intern – Digital & Visibility Support

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Cameroon is looking for a motivated Communication Intern to support digital communication, visibility, and documentation activities across its Yaoundé office and field missions in the North‑West, South‑West and East regions.

Key responsibilities

• Capture basic field visuals (photos, short videos) and collect beneficiary quotes during field missions.
• Draft short field updates, captions and social‑media posts for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in preparing visibility materials (banners, branded items, consent forms) in line with donor requirements.
• Organise and maintain communication files, including photos, videos, notes and consent forms.
• Support the management of IOM Cameroon’s website and create simple multimedia content (graphics, infographics, short videos) using beginner‑friendly tools.
• Contribute to community‑engagement activities and capture positive stories from beneficiaries.
• Help the field team prepare short internal updates and maintain communication logs.

Required profile

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Political Science, Journalism or a related field.
• Strong interest in humanitarian and migration‑governance contexts.

Required skills

• Basic proficiency with Canva or similar graphic‑design tools.
• Experience with basic website management (content upload, page updates).
• Ability to capture and edit simple photos and videos using a smartphone or camera.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in international humanitarian communication.
• Opportunity to work closely with IOM staff and field teams.
• Exposure to donor visibility requirements and community‑engagement practices.