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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Unit of Information and Technology Management (ITM) in Copenhagen plays a vital role in advancing UNDP's digital transformation agenda. ITM supports UNDP Country Offices with the implementation of digital and green energy solutions, to achieve sustainable development goals on a global scale while enhancing value delivery to partners. The Graphic Design Internship will support ITM’s Communication and Change Management team, specifically for the team's expanded communication services offering for UNDP units.
Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from more than 170 countries with UNDP presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team. The UNDP/ITM Graphic Design Internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conceptualize and create a wide variety of high-impact digital and print products, such as banners, icons, one-pagers, information pamphlets, and rollup banners to support any initiatives;
- Develop reusable branded templates for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, email headers, footers, newsletter layouts, training materials, etc.;
- Assist with the development and adoption of internal brand – including visual identities, logos, colour palettes, and iconography, etc.;
- Support visual development for intranet enhancement and produce community of practice materials to promote UNDP’s value proposition internally;
- Prepare graphic and visual content for the development of videos and motion graphic products;
- Support to format, design the layout of annual reports, based on the available content, data and reporting information, and input from stakeholders/clients;
- Propose and implement creative and engaging solutions for data visualizations, infographics, maps and other visuals;
- Ensure that all publications and other communications materials are produced in line with the UNDP visual style guide;
- Any other related tasks may be required or assigned by the supervisor
Competencies
- Design: Able to develop and create communication material (such as icons, logos, infographics, templates, etc.);
- Communication: Understands internal communications and can produce visual communications material for a variety of contexts and formats;
- Quick Learner: Quickly grasps and applies new knowledge, skills, and procedures to efficiently execute tasks and contribute to projects with minimal supervision or training;
- Collaboration: Works effectively with different personalities across a variety of social and professional situations, displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Creativity: Able to generate novel and useful ideas and solutions to problems and challenges;
- Problem Solving: Has a proactive hands-on approach, also when operating with limited information;
- Motivation: Has an interest in working in an international organization;
- Independence: Able to work independently and with tight deadlines.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- You are currently in the final year of your Bachelor’s degree; or
- You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree; or
- You have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Motion Graphics & Animation, Interaction Design, Illustration, or related fields
Experience:
- A strong portfolio showcasing previous design projects is required. Please include this with your CV when applying.
- Proficient with Graphic Design tools within Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) is required. Experience with other design tools such as Figma and Cinema 4D is an advantage.
- Experience with brand development and brand management is required.
- Proficient user of Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint, etc.) is an advantage.
- Experience with motion graphics and animations is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge in photography is an advantage.
- Any previous experience working within the UN system, NGOs or international organizations is an advantage.
- Experience working as part of design/creative team and project management is an advantage.
- Fluent in written and spoken English is required. Working Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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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