Intern - Communications and Events

We are the voice of sustainable hydropower internationally. As part of that, we host the World Hydropower Congress every two years, with the next one taking place in Sydney Australia, April 2027. This high-level event brings together leaders from government, industry, finance, UN agencies, academia and civil society to chart a course for the future of the hydropower sector.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual ready to take on the exciting role supporting both the Communications and Events and Engagement teams on the lead up to the 2027 World Hydropower Congress. This is a unique opportunity to assist with the communications, promotion and events logistics for an international event.

About you

You want to gain experience in external communications and event management. You aren’t afraid to jump in and support the innovative ideas our communications and events teams get involved in daily. You are eager to learn, proactive and can make full use of the tools available to support your colleagues. You would love to work in an international context and have a genuine interest and willingness to learn about sustainable energy, hydropower and its role in the clean energy transition.

Key tasks

• Support the communications and events planning, delivery and follow-up of the 2027 World Hydropower Congress
• Support speaker management through email engagements and promotion on the Congress website and social media
• Develop high-quality written content for IHA’s communications channels, including websites, publications, emails and social media
• Support Congress sponsor announcements and ensuring deliverables are met as part of the agreements
• Contribute to the measurement, evaluation and ongoing improvement of communications and advocacy activities to include website/Mailchimp/social media/Meltwater analytics
• Participate in internal and external meetings and assist in their planning, including preparing briefings, minutes or follow-up messages as needed
• Assist with production of event materials as required
• Assist with ad hoc communications and events requests

Skills and attributes

• Qualification or degree in Event Management, Communications, Marketing or a related field
• Strong writing ability and demonstrable experience of explaining complex technical ideas in a compelling and accessible way
• Experience in creating content, scheduling, analytics and growth for social media channels for another organisation or initiative
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products with ability to produce reports in PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong attention to detail with a willingness to learn and confidence to contribute new ideas
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to adapt to a busy environment, managing and prioritising competing project deadlines
• Previous experience in delivering in-person and virtual events
• Previous experience in delivering international in-person events
• Interest in the energy sector, climate change and sustainability
• Additional language(s) for example: Chinese, French, Portuguese or Spanish
• Experience working with high-level stakeholders
• Skills in some areas of desktop publishing and design software, such as Adobe InDesign, or video editing
• Experience in website management, we use Webflow and WordPress at IHA

Remuneration: £28,860 - £31,000 per annum (pro-rata) dependent on experience

Hours per week: 37.5 (Monday to Friday)

Contract: Fixed term, 8 months with possibility to extend

Location: Canary Wharf, London and hybrid (min 2 days in the office)

Start date: Early September (ideally week of 8 September)

Applications close: 15 August 2026

Throughout the selection process, we are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, origin, or disability. We value diversity and lived experience, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees feel respected and supported in reaching their full potential.