The Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Communication Specialist of UNFPA Ethiopia, the intern will play a crucial role in enhancing our communication strategies and amplifying the impact of our initiatives in Ethiopia.
- Enhanced Visual Communication:
The graphic design intern will contribute significantly to the improvement of our visual communication materials by creating visually appealing and compelling designs and visuals that effectively convey our messages to a broader audience, fostering better understanding and engagement.
2. Brand Consistency:
Maintaining a consistent and recognizable brand image is essential for building trust and credibility. The intern will help ensure that all our communication materials align with UNFPA Ethiopia's brand guidelines, creating a cohesive and professional image.
3. Increased Outreach:
In the digital age, visual content is paramount for capturing audience attention. The intern will help us create eye-catching social media graphics, infographics, videos, and other visual assets, thereby increasing our online presence and outreach to diverse stakeholders.
4. Efficient Content Creation:
The intern will assist the Communication Unit in streamlining content creation processes by working closely with all the UNFPA teams to timely develop visually compelling materials for various campaigns, events, and reports
5. Capacity Building:
Offering an internship opportunity aligns with our commitment to capacity building. By providing hands-on experience in a professional setting, we contribute to the development of future leaders in the field of graphic design and/or multimedia, supporting the growth of local talent.
6. Multilingual Design:
Ethiopia is a country of rich linguistic diversity. The graphic design intern will help create designs and videos that cater to various linguistic and cultural nuances, ensuring our messages are inclusive and resonate with the diverse communities we serve.
7. Innovation and Creativity:
Introducing fresh perspectives and innovative design concepts, the graphic design intern will infuse creativity into our communication materials, contributing to making our campaigns more memorable and impactful.
A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will be held in order to support a creative and collaborative environment for the intern and enhance her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.
About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations, and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on womens’ and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results. We need interns who are exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
You would be responsible for:
| Medium/Task | Responsibilities |
| PowerPoint Presentations |
neatness and alignment with UNFPA branding guidelines.
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| Written Reports and other publications |
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| Visualization |
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| Social Media and Multimedia |
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| Events |
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| Ad hoc design/videography support |
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Languages:
Fluency in English language is required.
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Core Competencies:
Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Qualifying for an Internship
The intern must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:
- Educational requirements
a. Have recently graduated with a university degree in the field of audiovisual communication, graphic design, digital illustration, or related fields; or
b. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher) in the areas of graphic design, visual/digital communication, audiovisual communication, multimedia, digital illustration, layout designer, etc.
- Working experience requirements
c. No prior work experience is required; however, previous experiences in the field of graphic design, particularly with the Adobe Creative Suite or any other graphic design software, will be an asset.
d. Demonstrated interest in UNFPA areas of work - sexual and reproductive rights, gender studies, women’s empowerment and rights, youth empowerment, population and development - or charitable work will be an advantage.
- Other eligible requirements
e. Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in English and Amharic, the working languages of UNFPA office in Ethiopia;
f. Creative and innovative thinking, particularly in visual communication
g. Ability to organize and work under pressure with attention to details, precision and accuracy
h. Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
- Increased understanding of the UNFPA mandate and policies, including UNFPA Country Programme in Ethiopia
- Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms at country office, regional and global level
- Understand the vital role of the Communication Unit within the overall UNFPA structure, particularly related to communicating impact, advocacy, partnerships and resource mobilization efforts.
- Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
- Design innovative and impactful communication materials
- Network with UN colleagues
- Work experience in a multicultural and thriving team environment
Financial Aspects:
Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements. However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme.
In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
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