Remote Internship in Graphic Design Communications, Global Cluster Coordination Section, in EMOPS - 6 months

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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, an advocate

Humanitarian action is firmly established as core to UNICEF’s programming and is central to UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2018-2021. UNICEF responds to an average of 300 emergencies every year, informing and shaping these interventions as a global leader for children. UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action aims to save lives and protect the rights of children affected by humanitarian crises and to address the underlying causes of vulnerability. The Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) represents UNICEF in many inter-agency and international processes. This includes UNICEF’s global cluster responsibilities. Clusters are sectoral coordination bodies activated in emergency settings to improve accountability, predictability and quality and efficiency of the humanitarian response. The role of cluster lead agencies is to facilitate a process aimed at ensuring well-coordinated and effective humanitarian responses in the sector or area of activity concerned following well-established processes and requirements. The Global Cluster Coordination Section is responsible for managing inter-cluster initiatives and supporting humanitarian reform initiatives in relation to the coordination and planning of the humanitarian response.

How can you make a difference?

The role will support efforts to better position UNICEF as a leading cluster agency both internally and externally. As such, the Graphic Design and Communications Intern will support the sections’ communication efforts though traditional and visual media products, including:

• Assist the GCCS team in drafting the section’s quarterly newsletters and other communication products for raising the profile of the team and its work in close collaboration with clusters/Area of Responsibility (AoR) and chief GCCS.
• Update and post content on the GCCS SharePoint internal site and other relevant spaces to support dissemination of key content.
• Contributing creative ideas and solutions to convey key ideas and information visually to a number of internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the design of visuals, infographics, and other compelling communication tools, for internal and external use.
• Assist the GCCS team to communicate ideas and information visually, contributing ideas about layout and design and with audiovisual tasks, e.g., recording videos.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on communication-related tasks.
• Performing other duties as requested.

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

• Have graduated within the past 2 years, or currently enrolled in, an advanced university degree in graphic design, audiovisual communications, visual arts or a related technical field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• 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; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to).
• Be proficient in at least one of UNICEF's working languages (please refer to Language requirements).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications, such as Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign).
• Design experience, including the ability to develop visually appealing designs with good understanding of layout, composition, typography, color theory and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan, and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems through creative solutions.
• Good communication skills: both oral and written form with excellent writing skills in English is essential.
• Quick and eager learner, creative and proactive.
• Planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work autonomously and take initiative

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

Duration: The selected candidate will undertake the full-time role for 6 months.

Location: Selected intern will be working full-time remotely.

Stipend: In accordance to UNICEF's guidelines, selected intern will be provided a monthly stipend to cover the duration of the candidate’s internship. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

Insurance: Remote/home-based interns must have appropriate medical and accident coverage for the given duty station, and provide a proof of such insurance to HR along with other required documents prior to commencement of the internship.

Mandatory Courses: Selected intern will be requested to complete online mandatory courses prior to commencement of the internship.

Equipment: For remote/home-based internships, UNICEF will not provide IT equipment, nor will cover internet connectivity costs; the interns are expected to use their own equipment and have access to internet.

Leave: Interns/fellows may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota. The quota is cumulative over the duration of the internship, but there will be no compensation or carry-over to another appointment for unused leave days at the end of the internship.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidate is requested to apply online and submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV;
• Cover Letter stating availability and motivation;
• A portfolio with previous works if available;
• Recent university or institution records certificate (or a reference letter from the academic supervisor confirming a strong performance should the records certificate not be available at this stage); and
• Duly completed online application profile

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.