Historique

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global anti-poverty network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 177 countries and territories, working with stakeholders on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.

The Regional Bureau for Arab States, which leads UNDP’s work in across the Arab States Region, is seeking an intern with an interest in exploring how graphic design can be an important part of communciatoins and advocacy that supports sustainable development across the Arab States region. The internship will be an opportunity to to assist in developing the graphic-design elements of communications campaigns, media strategies, social media projects, and many other creative endeavors, that raise awareness for and engage people in UNDP’s efforts in the Arab States to support progress at a time when it is most needed.

Devoirs et responsabilités

 

   Iinterested candidate will assist the Communications team in the Regional Bureau for Arab States by:

·        Contributing with creative ideas to reach and engage different audiences;

·        Conceptualizing and creating marketing communication products for different media;

·        Designing brochures, reports, one pagers, fast facts and infographics;

·        Updating our guidelines for graphic design;

·        Proposing and updating bureau promotional products;

 

 

 

 

Compétences

·        Proficient in main graphic design and photo editing software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop);

·        Solid knowledge on designing for print and digital media;

·        Ability to convert complex and abstract ideas into simple visual concepts;

·        Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task;

·        Able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities;

·        Familiarity with main social media platforms;

·        Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;

Qualifications et expériences requises

Eligibility:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme 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 programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); 

(c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.