Internship in Graphic Design and Digital Arts from UNITAR

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) offers an internship opportunity in graphic design and digital arts.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After the assignment, the trainee should be able to:

• Translate vision into actionable objectives.
• Work independently and take initiative.
• Be familiar with The Defeat-NCD Partnership’s four pillars of work.
• Plan and organize programs and projects.
• Work in a multicultural environment.
• Engage with professionals and experts, working with various and unique skill sets.

• Apply graphic design / digital art skills to develop visually engaging and effective communications collaterals, to be used nationally in programme countries and/or globally. This will include, but is not limited to, visual content for social media, website, presentation and print materials, e.g., infographics, brochures, reports, videos, PowerPoint decks.
• Ensure all external-facing content being used nationally and/or globally is consistently ‘on brand’, further developing existing design principles and guidelines where required.
• Support management of the communications content production process at a national and global level, from initial conceptualisation, to development and dissemination.
• Proactively engage with country programmes and develop an easy-to-use library of material to be used during national awareness and education campaigns or during events including internationally celebrated NCD events (e.g., world cancer day, world diabetes day, etc).

• Master’s degree in graphic design; or another academic qualification in a similar field from an accredited and recognised academic institution combined with demonstrable graphic design experience, is required.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate degree or be a recent graduate with the qualifications listed above (if selected, they must commence the traineeship within two years of graduation).
• Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in graphic design, print and video production, organisational branding, communications and marketing.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• knowledge of another United Nations official language is an asset.
• Proficient using common design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator)
• Understanding of HTML or other web design applications;
• Able to multitask, comfortable working with briefs and deadlines.
• Demonstrated diplomatic skills and excellent interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural and political differences
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Expertise in video, print design, photography and organisational branding is an asset.
• Experience working within branding guidelines, or developing these for organisations, is an asset.
• Knowledge in using project management tool Asana
• The assignment requires the trainee to be self-sufficient and equipped with the requisite professional tools and equipment to carry out this assignment, such as a laptop and mobile phone.

Performance Indicators to Evaluate Results:

• Timely and quality submission of deliverables.
• Activities implemented with a high degree of effectiveness and efficiency.
• High degree of professionalism demonstrated.

About The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR):

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future. UNITAR was created in 1963 to train and equip young diplomats from newly-independent UN Member States with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate through the diplomatic environment. With a strategy fully focused on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNITAR supports Governments to implement the 2030 Agenda.

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