Internship, Communications and Graphic Design, Field Support & Eco-sustainability Unit, New York
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location:
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Environment
- Finance and Administration
- Closing Date: Closed
The purpose of the internship is to support the development of a global communication strategy through 1) creating innovative initiatives relevant to behavior change, 2) helping with the design and drafting of communication materials and data reports, and 3) creating visually appealing data visualizations using various media and infographics. A high degree of creativity and artistic ability is required for this internship.
Background
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.
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.
Purpose
The purpose of the internship is to support the development of a global communication strategy through 1) creating innovative initiatives relevant to behavior change, 2) helping with the design and drafting of communication materials and data reports, and 3) creating visually appealing data visualizations using various media and infographics. A high degree of creativity and artistic ability is required for this internship.
Under the supervision of the Eco-efficiency Specialist, Field Support & Eco-sustainability 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 of the global communications strategy for improving the eco-efficiency of UNICEF’s operations, and the design of visual appealing materials to support it.
- Providing new ideas to support the communication plan to revitalize the Recycling Programme in UNICEF NYHQ.
- Preparing, or assisting with the preparation and design of all types of communication materials, including internal web pages, internal news stories, and other resources.
Duration/Start Date
The intern is expected to work 2-5 days per week for a period of 3-4 months. Start Date: as soon as possible
Duty station
The intern is expected to work 3-5 days per week at UNICEF’s New York headquarter offices. Travel is not expected.
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.
Key skills, technical background and experience required
Education: The intern should have a university degree and be enrolled in a postgraduate programme in the area of communications, visual communication 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
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 PowerPoint, Infographics Lab (IOS), Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, or any other similar software.
- Knowledge of producing flash graphics is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Personal competencies:
- Demonstrates interest in human development/humanitarian work, especially in an international context.
- Enthusiasm for learning new things and applying skills in an organizational context
- High personal integrity
- Embraces diversity
- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Strong self-initiative, creativity and ability to multi-task.
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