Graphic Design and Communications Intern

Job Description

Background

UNDP interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover costs associated to the internship. The stipend amount varies from duty station to duty station. The amount can also vary depending on if a selected candidate receives financial support from a nominating institution, related institution, or government. For Copenhagen, this stipend is an equivalent of $1000 per month (exact amount to be confirmed at recruitment).

Background

UNDP is the UN Development Programme and works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. In 2017, UNDP is continuing to work to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 15 years.

The UNDP JPOSC/TAPP is an end-to-end human resource service centre. It administers several young talent programmes, including the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme whose overall goal is to provide young professionals the opportunity to gain experience in the field of international development cooperation, and as such to build capacities for the global development sector, while providing UNDP and other UN organizations with young talent with promising professional development.

Under the authority of the TAPP/JPOSC Manager and the supervision of the above-mentioned staff member, the intern will contribute to the development and the maintenance of client-oriented services and ensure that the JPOSC follows a model of excellence.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

Graphic Design (90% of the time):

Create And Apply Consistently UNDP’s Employer Branding Guidelines To All Internal And External Communications Assets And Knowledge Products, Such As

• Social Media posts and stories, newsletters, posters, brochures, presentations, one-pagers, infographics, motion graphics, and videos
• Ad-hoc graphics for team presentations, outreach, and projects
  
  
  

Create digital assets (infographic, photo, motion graphics) for UNDP’s Career Website, TAPP/JPOSC web, and Social Media channels:

• Video creation/editing using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Provide support in big data presentation through visual tools
  
  
  

Communication

• Assist in managing our Social Media platforms, targeting the various stakeholders to the TAPP/ JPO Programme (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Assist in advertising of JPO, SDP, and related Young Talent UNDP vacancies through our Social Media channels
• Research relevant content and stories to post on TAPP / JPOSC’s Social Media platforms, and keep track of the key performance indicators (KPIs) for each network
  
  
  

Outreach and Data

• Support the design of the quarterly bulletin reporting on TAPP / JPOSC news and key statistics in a visual format.
• Assist in updating the JPO and SDP Database (Microsoft Excel)
• Provide support in data analysis and statistics (Excel)
  
  
  

Other (105 Of The Time)

• Conduct research for various best practices depending on projects at hand
• Provide support to any ad hoc activities related to the JPO Programme
• Provide support to organisational activities within the team
• Provide support when needed with the online onboarding process of the JPOs.
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS And QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience: Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Currently in the final year of a bachelor’s degree; or
• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree; or
• Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.
• Field of study: Graphic Design, Digital Media, Digital Arts, Advertising and Marketing Journalism or related field.
• Prior experience working in social media is an asset.
  
  
  

IT Skills

• Very good knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects are essential requirements.
• Basic knowledge of HTML is highly desirable and basic knowledge CSS will be a plus.
  
  
  

Language Skills

• Fluency in English is required.
• Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset.
  
  
  

Competencies

• Ability to summarize a large amount of information and translate it into a visually compelling product for a social media audience.
• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
  
  
  

TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS

As a full member of the TAPP/ JPOSC team, the intern will:

• Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable
• Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies, and practice areas of UNDP
• Participate in dedicated trainings and UNDP online learning tools
• Strengthen his/her effective writing and visual communication skills
• Participate in working groups
• Enjoy a free gym membership
  
  
  

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• UNDP interns are provided a monthly stipend to cover costs associated to the internship. The stipend amount varies from duty station to duty station. The amount can also vary depending on if a selected candidate receives financial support from a nominating institution, related institution, or government. For Copenhagen, this stipend is an equivalent of $1000 per month (exact amount to be confirmed at recruitment).
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
• Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.
• Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any posts in UNDP during the period of the internship.
• Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.
• Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
• Interns are expected to work full-time but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Disclaimer

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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