- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Country: Denmark
- City: Copenhagen
- Office: UNOPS HQ Copenhagen
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UNOPS HQ, Denmark | Marmorvej 51 | 2100 Copenhagen | | Tel: +45 45 33 75 00 | Fax: +45 45 33 75 01
Closing date: Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Vacancy code: VA/2016/B0047/10439
Position title: Graphic Designer intern
Department/office: CPG, Comms and Partnerships Group
Duty station: Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract type; Intern
Contract level: Intern
Duration: 6 months
Application period: 07-Jul-2016 to 11-Aug-2016
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
'UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world.'
- Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.
By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.
UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries.
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
Background Information - Job-specific
The Communications Practice Group (CPG) provides communication support and services to UNOPS personnel, and country and partnership offices around the world. CPG develops communications strategies, policies, plans and channels based on communications needs and expectations; mmaintains and strengthens UNOPS corporate identity through official reporting to the Executive Board and other external communications, enabling accountability and transparency; communicates a clear direction and strategic focus, ensuring that the people of UNOPS understand and can demonstrate their contribution to the its success; and facilitates and encourages the sharing of information, knowledge and best practices, achieving dialogue throughout the organization.
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Note: All candidates are asked to include a portfolio with their application.
The intern is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Functional Responsibilities
Specific intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Designing and laying out materials in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Word and PowerPoint
- Producing clear, concise and vivid materials that convey key messages to target audiences
- Image management, including research and organization of the UNOPS photo library
- To perform certain administrative tasks such as mailing materials produced by the Communications Unit
- Reporting to and performing other duties as required by the Brand & Design Lead
- Perform other related duties as required
The incumbent needs to demonstrate UN core values, in addition to the below competencies and skills
- Very good knowledge of Adobe CC suite DTP software i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skill, i.e. MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Word and Excel
- Knowledge of a CMS system
- Basic understanding of Front-end UI and HCI from a design perspective
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and determination to meet deadlines
- General interest in photography and basic photography skills
Education
- Enrollment in a University Degree Programme in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communication studies or a related field.
- Applicants who have graduated from such studies within the recent three years will also be considered eligible for the position.
- Any prior work experience is not required.
- A portfolio of relevant work would be an asset.
- Fluency in English is required
- Ability to speak French and Spanish is desired.
Contract type: Internship
Contract level: N/A
Contract duration: 6 Months
Interns are responsible for arranging their own travel and securing any necessary visas. This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.
Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend of 900 USD per month from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lump sum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel, insurance coverage and any necessary visas.
For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx
Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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