Intern – Graphic Design at United Nations Human Settlements Programme

In-person, Nairobi, Kenya

6 months

Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The position is in the Office of Human Resources and Training Unit (HRTU), Management Advisory and Compliance Service (MACS) in Nairobi Kenya. The Graphics Design internship is for 6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, HRTU, the Intern will perform the following duties: Responsibilities • Support the HRTU team on their communication efforts to reach out to the wide range of clients on different communication initiatives. • Design and improve the look and feel of the internal communication materials, that includes posters, quick guides, brochures, presentation decks, templates. • Assist with improving the look and feel of online communication products. • Contribute to the discussion of a visual identity for HRTU team. • Liaises with relevant parties on job specifications and approval of mechanicals for dispatch, etc. • Tracks and monitors production flow to ensure that deadlines are met. • Performs other related assigned tasks as required.

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, or any other related fields. 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 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. Experience with graphic design skills with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar is required.

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