UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is recruiting a PSP Digital and Comms Intern for its Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The internship supports digital donor recruitment and digital communication activities, with a target start date of 01 December 2026 and an application deadline of 12 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this listing as a hands-on entry point into digital fundraising and communications inside a UN agency.
About UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships in Malaysia
UNHCR launched Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) activities in Malaysia in 2017. The aim is to secure financial contributions from individual donors, corporations and foundations.
🎯 Why the market was developed: to broaden the organization's supporter base and establish a sustainable source of income from the private sector within Malaysia.
🤝 What it makes possible: even greater support for refugees and other persons of concern, currently benefiting over 200,000 refugees in Malaysia.
A Growing Donor Community
As of 2022, UNHCR Malaysia has garnered the support of over 50,000 individual donors, a significant majority of whom contribute on a monthly basis.
🗣️ Donor Recruitment programme: face-to-face fundraising that presents UNHCR's mission to the public and seeks financial support from individual donors for UNHCR programmes across Malaysia and globally.
💌 Donor Loyalty programme: introduced by PSP Malaysia in 2020 in response to the growing number of supporters, focusing on strong donor relations, cultivating loyalty and supporting the donor development programme.
What the Position Is About
This position takes up duties arising from digital donor recruitment and digital communication activities. The intern's role is to support the expansion of the UNHCR PSP programme in Malaysia, making use of all possible opportunities that may arise through various fundraising activities.
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Digital Content and Social Media Tasks
🌐 Assist in reviewing, digitizing, scheduling and adapting web content from UNHCR local and global perspectives.
📧 Enrich the content and interactions of emails, websites, mobile and social media platforms, both organic and paid (for example Facebook, Instagram and YouTube), which target donors and prospects.
📈 Use this content to leverage awareness and engagement and to optimize donation performance in line with programme objectives.
Insights, User Journeys and Conversion
🧭 Assist in analyzing and providing user journeys, mobile and social media insights.
🔄 Help optimize engagement and conversion performance.
🚀 Execute the implementation to increase the acquisition and engagement programmes.
Digital Asset Coordination
🗂️ Assist in producing, consolidating and coordinating all digital assets between UNHCR offices and external parties.
⚙️ Ensure efficiency and effectiveness in programme execution so that campaign objectives are met.
Campaigns, Advertising and Events
📣 Assist in planning and organising digital advertisements.
🎪 Help organise fundraising and communications-focused events and other activities that generate brand awareness and funding for UNHCR.
🤳 Support agencies in determining the promotional tactics that increase web traffic, engagement and conversions, including organising events and coordinating with influencers.
Who Can Apply: Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
🎓 Be either a recent graduate (studies completed within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate or undergraduate programme at a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO.
📚 Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to, or of interest to, the work of UNHCR.
Family Relationship Restriction
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a UNHCR staff member, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
Desirable Skills
💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
📲 Familiarity with digital and social media management.
🎬 Experience in photo and video editing using Canva, CapCut or Adobe Creative Suite.
Language Requirements
🇬🇧 English: required
🇲🇾 Malay: required
Both languages are listed as required, so applicants should be comfortable working in English and Malay.
Working Hours and Location
🕘 Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
🏢 Arrangement: listed as a full/part-time role
📍 Duty station: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, supporting the team on site
🚫 Remote: no
Allowance for Interns
Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses. The listing does not state an amount. To understand how stipends and paid placements compare in general, see our guide to paid internships abroad and how funded traineeships work.
Visas, Residence Permits and Vaccination
🛂 Obtaining and renewing visas and residence permits, including all associated costs, is the primary responsibility of the intern.
📄 UNHCR may assist by providing supporting documentation if needed.
🩺 Engagement as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Duty Station Details
🗓️ Target start date: 01 December 2026
🟢 Hardship level: A (least hardship)
👨👩👧 Family type: Family
📝 Affiliate type: Internship
✅ Functional clearance: not required
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the UNHCR PSP Digital and Comms Intern do?
The intern supports digital donor recruitment and digital communications for UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships in Malaysia. Tasks include adapting web and social media content, analyzing user journeys and conversion, coordinating digital assets, and helping with digital ads, fundraising events and influencer coordination.
Where is the internship based?
The internship is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The listing states that the position is not remote, and the intern supports the team in Kuala Lumpur.
When does the internship start?
The target start date is 01 December 2026. Applications close on 12 November 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Current graduate or undergraduate students, or recent graduates who completed their studies within two years of applying, at a university accredited by IAU/UNESCO. Applicants must also have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to UNHCR's work.
Which languages are required?
English and Malay are both listed as required languages for this internship.
Is the internship paid?
Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party receive an allowance that partially helps cover food, local transportation and living expenses. The amount is not stated in the listing.
Who covers visa and residence permit costs?
Obtaining and renewing visas and residence permits, including all associated costs, is the intern's primary responsibility. UNHCR may provide supporting documentation if needed.
Can relatives of UNHCR staff apply?
No. Anyone whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a UNHCR staff member, including Temporary Appointment holders and members of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
What are the working hours?
The working hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for a total of 40 hours per week.
Which skills give applicants an advantage?
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360, familiarity with digital and social media management, and photo or video editing experience with Canva, CapCut or Adobe Creative Suite are listed as desirable.
Deadline
⏳ 12 November 2026
Link
🔗 Apply here: https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia/PSP-Digital-and-Comms-Intern_JR2669013-1
