Are you passionate about visual storytelling and climate communication?
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and its partners are scaling up Anticipatory Action across Eastern Africa through the ECHO-funded SCALAA project. This initiative, led by the World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), is designed to strengthen early warning systems and anticipatory response mechanisms in the region.
At the heart of this effort lies the challenge of making climate data accessible, engaging, and actionable. That’s where creative talent comes in.
ICPAC is seeking a Visual Design Intern to help transform complex climate information into compelling digital content. The intern will play a key role in bridging science and society turning forecasts, risk maps, and climate insights into visuals that inform communities, inspire policymakers, and mobilize action.
Why This Role Matters
- Climate urgency: Eastern Africa faces recurring climate shocks, from droughts to floods. Anticipatory Action ensures communities are prepared before disaster strikes.
- Communication power: Visual storytelling can make technical data understandable, helping decision-makers and vulnerable communities act faster.
- Global collaboration: Working alongside leading humanitarian and development organizations, the intern will contribute to a regional effort with global significance.
What You’ll Do
- Design graphics, infographics, and digital content that simplify climate data.
- Support communication campaigns that highlight the impact of anticipatory action.
- Collaborate with climate scientists, humanitarian experts, and communication specialists.
- Experiment with creative formats to engage diverse audiences across Eastern Africa.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for students or early-career professionals with:
- A strong interest in climate communication and humanitarian action.
- Skills in digital design, visual storytelling, and creative content production.
- A passion for using design as a tool for social impact.
This internship is more than a learning opportunity it’s a chance to shape how climate information drives resilience and preparedness across Eastern Africa. If you believe in the power of visuals to spark change, ICPAC wants to hear from you.
