Remote Internship, Media and Communication (Unpaid)

About Trust Consultancy and Development

Trust Consultancy and Development is an independent research and third-party monitoring and evaluation (M&E) firm based in Gaziantep, Turkey, with sister companies in Palestine, Pakistan and Iraq. We provide high-quality research, data collection, and analysis for NGOs and donors across the MENA region and beyond. Our clients include UNICEF, GOAL, HelpAge International, Save the Children, NRC, World Vision, USAID/BHA, ECHO, and others. Active in Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Yemen, Palestine, Pakistan, Lebanon and Afghanistan, we bring a unique perspective through our extensive field networks. Learn more:

https://trustconsultancy.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/trust.inc/

About the Internship Position

Trust offers internship positions as JOs in the Media & Communications department. The internship provides practical experience supporting the organization's communications, digital presence, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• 6 months, remote, full-time (40 hours/week)
• Unpaid internship
• Exposure to communications, branding, digital marketing, content creation, and media production
• If travel is required, Trust will cover related logistics expenses

By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to be able to:

1. Produce engaging written and visual content for different communication channels.
2. Create social media content aligned with organizational branding and communication objectives.
3. Design simple graphics, presentations, and promotional materials using appropriate design tools.
4. Support the planning and promotion of webinars, events, and campaigns.
5. Apply basic communication, branding, and digital marketing principles in a humanitarian and development context.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Design visual materials, including graphics, infographics, presentations, and promotional content
• Assist with editing videos and other multimedia content
• Draft newsletters, website articles, and communication materials
• Support the organization and promotion of webinars, trainings, and events
• Help maintain and update Trust's website and digital communication channels
• Monitor social media engagement and prepare basic analytics reports
• Ensure all communication materials follow Trust's branding guidelines
• Support documentation of organizational activities, projects, and success stories
• Conduct research on communication trends and best practices
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Candidate profile & qualifications

• University Degree in Development, Public Health, Social Sciences or other relevant subjects required, MA preferred
• At least one year of professional experience in a related field within humanitarian/development and research
• Fluent/native English speaker
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of research and research methods, both qualitative and quantitative
• Good analytical skills
• Very strong Office package skills, including Excel skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of development/ humanitarian sector
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and able to work in a multi-cultural work environment
• Able to work independently under remote supervision

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing social media accounts
• Knowledge of branding and digital marketing principles
• Experience with website content management (e.g., WordPress)
• Photography or videography skills
• Familiarity with analytics tools (LinkedIn Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Knowledge of Arabic, Kurdish, or Turkish is an advantage

Benefits

• The position is unpaid.
• However, there are numerous other benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization at an interesting time. As a capacity development organization, we also offer the opportunity for you to take part in training programs underway during your internship.
• Trust will also provide references after the internship comes to an end and will be at hand with expertise and guidance in terms of how candidates might move forward in their careers.
• The candidate will have opportunities to contribute to the Trust projects.

About Trust Consultancy and Development

Trust Consultancy and Development is an independent research and third-party monitoring and evaluation (M&E) firm based in Gaziantep, Turkey, with sister companies in Palestine, Pakistan and Iraq. We provide high-quality research, data collection, and analysis for NGOs and donors across the MENA region and beyond. Our clients include UNICEF, GOAL, HelpAge International, Save the Children, NRC, World Vision, USAID/BHA, ECHO, and others. Active in Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Yemen, Palestine, Pakistan, Lebanon and Afghanistan, we bring a unique perspective through our extensive field networks. Learn more:

https://trustconsultancy.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/trust.inc/

About the Internship Position

Trust offers internship positions as JOs in the Media & Communications department. The internship provides practical experience supporting the organization's communications, digital presence, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• 6 months, remote, full-time (40 hours/week)
• Unpaid internship
• Exposure to communications, branding, digital marketing, content creation, and media production
• If travel is required, Trust will cover related logistics expenses

By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to be able to:

1. Produce engaging written and visual content for different communication channels.
2. Create social media content aligned with organizational branding and communication objectives.
3. Design simple graphics, presentations, and promotional materials using appropriate design tools.
4. Support the planning and promotion of webinars, events, and campaigns.
5. Apply basic communication, branding, and digital marketing principles in a humanitarian and development context.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Design visual materials, including graphics, infographics, presentations, and promotional content
• Assist with editing videos and other multimedia content
• Draft newsletters, website articles, and communication materials
• Support the organization and promotion of webinars, trainings, and events
• Help maintain and update Trust's website and digital communication channels
• Monitor social media engagement and prepare basic analytics reports
• Ensure all communication materials follow Trust's branding guidelines
• Support documentation of organizational activities, projects, and success stories
• Conduct research on communication trends and best practices
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Candidate profile & qualifications

• University Degree in Development, Public Health, Social Sciences or other relevant subjects required, MA preferred
• At least one year of professional experience in a related field within humanitarian/development and research
• Fluent/native English speaker
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of research and research methods, both qualitative and quantitative
• Good analytical skills
• Very strong Office package skills, including Excel skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of development/ humanitarian sector
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and able to work in a multi-cultural work environment
• Able to work independently under remote supervision

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing social media accounts
• Knowledge of branding and digital marketing principles
• Experience with website content management (e.g., WordPress)
• Photography or videography skills
• Familiarity with analytics tools (LinkedIn Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Knowledge of Arabic, Kurdish, or Turkish is an advantage

Benefits

• The position is unpaid.
• However, there are numerous other benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization at an interesting time. As a capacity development organization, we also offer the opportunity for you to take part in training programs underway during your internship.
• Trust will also provide references after the internship comes to an end and will be at hand with expertise and guidance in terms of how candidates might move forward in their careers.
• The candidate will have opportunities to contribute to the Trust projects.