International Internship: Graphic Design with UNICEF Laos

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UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children’s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is looking for a qualified Intern for Graphic Design to be based in our office in Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communications, the intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in designing the visual identity and branding elements for UNICEF Laos 50th anniversary celebrations

• Assist the SBCC team with the development of promotional materials for the parenting package

• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop key messaging and artwork for the anniversary event, incorporating themes of child welfare, education, and health

• Prepare/revise relevant marketing materials, such as posters, banners, and social media graphics, to align with the anniversary branding

• Assist in designing key infographics and artwork to showcase UNICEF Laos' achievements over the past 50 years

Results/Expected Outputs:

• Creation of a cohesive visual identity and branding for the UNICEF Laos 50th anniversary celebrations

• Design of artwork and key messaging for the anniversary event, promoting awareness and engagement • Production of various marketing materials and content for print, digital, and social media platforms, showcasing the organization's impact and accomplishments

• Contribution to documentation of activities, and submission for publications, social media/websites, newsletters, and other channels

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or be a recent graduate;
• Proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French or Spanish and fluent in the working language of the office they are applying to;
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.

To view detail for a Job Description, please click here: TOR Graphic_design_intern_Comms for VA.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate… For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.