Graphic Design and Communications Internship at WFP in Italy

The World Food Program (WFP) is looking for a Graphic Design and Communication intern to join the team in Rome, Italy for 2021. 

Responsibilities:

1. Produce effective and visually-appealing print and online design products for learning and communication initiatives, including but not limited to: presentations, infographics, brochures, flyers, newsletters, data visualization products, visual information assets, charts, graphs, posters.
2. Support the learning team with graphic design by creating a strong visual identity for HRMC’s offer of learning products and services.
3. Help the unit’s efforts to promote learning initiatives through contributing with creative ideas on how to effectively deliver messages, market offerings, reach out to a global group of business partners and staff with diverse learning needs and communication styles.
4. Develop and update the design for a set of learning and communication templates such as: PowerPoint presentations, banners for online use, guidelines and job aid documents, reports, checklists, webpages.
5. Applying principles of design thinking, support from a look and feel point of view of the learning solutions.
6. Research and implement interactive design solutions for online communication. 

Qualifications and experience:

1. Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated (within the past six months) with a degree in Graphic Design, Communications or related studies.
2. University course attendance in the past 12 months.
3. Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset.
4. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
5. Proficiency in creating MS PowerPoint and MS Word templates.
6. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
7. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
8. Familiarity with designing creative communication materials and providing support on technology related projects (e.g.: interactive media, e-Learning template graphics).
9. Accuracy and attention to detail, customer/service-oriented attitude, ability to take constructive feedback.
10. Familiarity with latest design trends.

Desired additional competencies:

1. Familiarity with Tableau is a plus.
2. Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS preferred.
3. Experience working with animation programmes (part of the Adobe Creative Cloud or other) is an advantage.
4. Knowledge and background on Instructional Design is an advantage.
5. Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.

Required personal skills/WFP Competencies:

1. Self-starter – ability to work independently, according to an Agile methodology, seeking guidance as required.
2. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
3. Ability to work under pressure, and to deliver on tight deadlines.
4. Ability to organize and adapt to a high workload and changing priorities.
5. Communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse range of internal clients.
6. Show proactivity in finding best design approach solutions to complex learning and communication requirements.

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

1. Be able to apply the WFP organizational branding guidelines in the design of learning and communication products (presentations, digital communication products, templates etc.
2. Be able to effectively identify and apply visual and online solutions towards supporting internal communications.
3. Expand their portfolio for organizational communications through the creation of a set of graphic identity elements to be applied to the unit’s products and services.
4. Have established a working collection of document templates (PowerPoint, Word and PDFs) for learning interventions, all with an established and consistent look and feel.
5. Have helped introduce new online marketing and visual communication techniques and technologies to HRMTC’s portfolio.

About the World Food Program:

The World Food Program (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. From its headquarters in Rome and from more than 80 country offices around the world, the WFP works to help people who cannot produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group and part of its executive committee.

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