Background

 CORPORATE BACKGROUND:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

  • Sustainable development
  • Democratic governance and peacebuilding
  • Climate and disaster resilience

In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND:

The Communications Unit of UNDP in Rwanda is interested in enrolling a Graphic Design intern. The intern will assist the Unit’s creative content development. The Graphic Design intern will work with the digital and social media focal points and with the other team members in the Communications team to ensure that the tone and visual representation of UNDP branded products are consistent. Reporting to the Communications Analyst, the Graphic Design Intern will support the team mainly on conceptualizing and creating web and social media visual assets for campaigns, events and other promotional purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

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Duties and responsibilities

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In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position. 
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Under the supervision of the Communications Analyst, the intern will:

  • Contribute with creative ideas to reach and engage different audiences.
  • Conceptualize and create digital communication products for different digital platforms in English and Kinyarwanda including videos and infographics.
  • Propose and update designs for corporate promotional products.
  • Provide overall graphic design support to the Communications Unit.
  • Support research on specific themes relating to UNDP’s mandate and develop social media visual materials (post cards, photos, etc) campaigns basing on those themes
  • Support the Communication Unit on the overall production of multimedia content

 

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Competencies

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

  • Proficient in main graphic design and photo editing software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
  • Ability to convert complex and abstract ideas into simple visual concepts
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities
  • Familiarity with main social media platforms

 

Other competencies and attitude:

  • Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
  • Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation.
  • Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.
  • Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.
  • Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

  • currently in the final year of a bachelor’s degree; or
  • currently enrolled in a master’s degree; or
  • have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: Graphic Designing/ Multimedia Design  or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Experience in graphic design / multimedia design.
  • Experience designing compelling visuals for social media, including infographics and GIFs;
  • Motion graphic knowledge is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of brand principles and marketing is a plus.

IT skills:

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

Language skills:

  • Fluent in written and spoken English ;
  • Knowledge of Kinyarwanda and French is an asset
  • Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

  • UNDP internships are given stipend in line with UNDP internship policy.
  • UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
  • Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.
  • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship.
  • Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.
  • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
  • Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes;
  • Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.