Intern (Graphic Design)

UNIC-Accra, in-person, full-time

3-6 months maximum

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Accra is part of the global network of United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) managed by the United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC). UNIC Accra serves as the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Nigeria and works closely with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), UN agencies, media organizations, civil society, educational institutions, youth networks and digital communities to promote awareness and understanding of the work and priorities of the United Nations. The Graphics Design Intern will support UNIC Accra’s visual communication projects and initiatives across several media by developing high quality infographics materials and a formatted design. The intern will help strengthen the visibility of the United Nations in Ghana through his/her creative talents to carry out visual communication projects and initiatives across several media by developing high quality materials for the SDGs campaigns workshops, dialogues, meetings with the idea to raise awareness and inspire action on Agenda 2030 and the SDGs in Accra and inspire change through pictures. This is part of the implementation of the global UN communication strategy at national level, working closely with the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in Ghana through the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The intern will report directly to the National Information Office (NIO) at UNIC Accra. The internship will be full-time, in-person, at UNIC Accra. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the NIO the intern will support the following functions: - Assist in designing themes, infographics, layouts and covers of documents. - Assist in the development of figures, including colours, fonts, graphics and layout, and resulting materials such as newsletters, brochures, banners, posters, fliers and booklets. - Assist in creating graphic templates to be used for reports and presentations. - Assist in preparing printing packages (all layout and design files) for printing of publications and other communication products (brochures, annual reports, banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards). - Assist in delivering creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations. This will require the graphic designer to provide technical solutions for use of new media. - Assist in creating animations for illustrative purposes such as presentations and more advanced solutions. - Assist in maintaining templates (InDesign, CorelDraw, Publisher Word, PowerPoint etc.). - Assist in providing videographic and photographic support to the UN Information Centre. - Assist in establishing and maintaining photo and video library. - Any other duties as requested.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). In addition, applicants should possess the following: • Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital engagement practices. • Basic skills in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar multimedia editing tools are desirable. • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools. • Understanding of trends in Ghana’s digital media ecosystem is desirable. • Interest in information integrity, countering misinformation and ethical digital communications is an asset. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants should have a university degree in or be studying towards a university degree in Communication, Graphic Design, or Multimedia with a demonstrated interest in visual communication, digital content or media production. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Not available.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.