Internship - Graphic Design and Communications for sustainability

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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.

For every child, hope

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

As a UN organization with a mandate to protect the world’s most vulnerable children being affected by climate change, UNICEF is strongly committed to reduce its environmental footprint through greenhouse gas emissions reductions from its air travel, vehicle fleet and facilities. UNICEF also aims to reduce its water consumption, paper use, and waste. This is in line with commitments made by the UN system as a whole.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the internship is to support the development and implementation of a communication strategy specifically but not exclusive around internal sustainability through: 1) creating innovative initiatives relevant to behavior change, 2) helping with the design, drafting and proofreading communication materials and data reports, and 3) creating data visualizations using various media and infographics. A high degree of creativity and artistic ability as well as good communication skills are required for this internship.

Under the supervision of the Eco-efficiency Officer, Inclusive & Sustainable Operations Unit, Division of Finance & Administrative Services, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Preparing infographics highlighting the yearly Environmental Footprint Assessment results and identify trends in offices that have so far completed eco-efficiency projects.

• Supporting the development and implementation of the communications strategy for improving the eco-efficiency of UNICEF’s operations and resource use optimization by staff and designing visual appealing materials to support it.

• Preparing, or assisting with the preparation and design of all types of communication materials, including internal web pages, internal news stories, newsletter and other resources.
• Providing new ideas to support the communication plan to revitalize the Recycling Programme in UNICEF NYHQ.
• Supporting global Green Teams’ engagement and initiatives

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

• • Embraces diversity
  • Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Strong self-initiative, creativity and ability to multi-task.
  • Native English speaker is desirable.

  Education: The intern should have a university degree and be enrolled in a postgraduate programme in the area of communications, visual arts & communication, social marketing and graphic design. Excellent academic performance, as demonstrated by academic records.

  Language: The intern should be fluent in English. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

  Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photo Shop, PowerPoint, Canva is required. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 an asset.

  Functional competencies:

  • Analytical thinking: Demonstrates capacity for analytical thinking, collecting information and drawing relevant conclusions.
  • Creativity and ability to use innovative data visualization techniques to communicate information clearly and efficiently in an engaging manner.
  • Knowledge of producing flash graphics and video editing is an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

  Personal competencies:

  • Demonstrates interest in environmental issues, human development/humanitarian work, especially in an international context.
  • Enthusiasm for learning new things and applying skills in an organizational context
  • High personal integrity

  Eligibility Requirements

  To be considered for an internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within the past two years.

  • Be in similar time zone with New York. (EST)

  • If located in the US, have a valid US student visa and be able to work legally in the US during the duration of the internship.

  • Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
  • Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office.
  • Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.
  • Own a working computer with the necessary software.

NOTE: Internship is based in UNICEF’s New York headquarter offices but work can be fully remote. Applicants in different time zone will not be considered. Travel is not expected and people living outside the US will be considered.

Benefits to Intern:

• Gain familiarity with UNICEF’s work, in particular with the role that the Inclusive & Sustainable Operations (ISO) team plays.

• Strengthen skills in research, communication strategies, and data presentation.

• Experience a multicultural working environment unique to UNICEF.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.