Graphic Design & Communications Intern

Graphic Design Intern UNDP: Apply Now!

Are you a talented and passionate graphic designer ready to make a global impact? The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Graphic Design Intern UNDP to join its Joint Professional Officer Service Centre (JPOSC/TAPP) in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is a unique opportunity to apply your creative skills within a leading international development organization, contributing to global efforts to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.

About the Graphic Design Intern Role

The UNDP JPOSC/TAPP, first and foremost, serves as a crucial human resource service center. It notably manages young talent programs, including the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme. As a Graphic Design Intern, you will consequently play a vital role in enhancing UNDP’s employer branding and communications, ensuring that the JPOSC operates with excellence and delivers client-oriented services. You’ll report directly to the TAPP/JPOSC Manager.

Job ID: 27160 Agency: UNDP Grade: IN Vacancy Type: Internship Programme Contract Duration: 6 months Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark

What You’ll Do: Key Responsibilities for This UNDP Internship

This Graphic Design Intern UNDP role focuses heavily on graphic design; however, it also includes significant communications, outreach, and data support.

Graphic Design (approx. 90%):

• Brand Application: You’ll consistently apply UNDP’s employer branding guidelines across all internal and external communication assets and knowledge products.
• Content Creation: For instance, you’ll design compelling visuals for social media (posts, stories), newsletters, posters, brochures, presentations, one-pagers, infographics, and motion graphics.
• Video Production: Additionally, you’ll create and edit engaging videos using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Web Assets: Furthermore, you’ll develop digital assets (infographics, photos, motion graphics) for UNDP’s Career Website, TAPP/JPOSC web, and social media channels.
• Data Visualization: Moreover, you’ll support the visual presentation of complex data using appropriate tools.

Communications:

• Social Media Management: You’ll assist in managing and optimizing content for our social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn), targeting various stakeholders.
• Vacancy Advertising: Consequently, you’ll help advertise JPO, SDP, and other UNDP Young Talent vacancies through social media channels.
• Content Research: Beyond that, you’ll research relevant content and stories for social media, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

Outreach & Data:

• Reporting Design: You’ll support the visual design of the quarterly bulletin, presenting TAPP/JPOSC news and statistics.
• Database Support: Additionally, you’ll assist in updating the JPO and SDP databases (Microsoft Excel).
• Data Analysis: Furthermore, you’ll provide support for data analysis and statistics using Excel.

Other (approx. 10%):

• You’ll conduct research for various best practices depending on current projects.
• You’ll also provide support to any ad hoc activities related to the JPO Programme.
• Moreover, you’ll assist with organizational activities within the team.
• Lastly, you’ll provide support when needed with the online onboarding process of the JPOs.

Internship Details & Conditions

• Job ID: 27160
• Posting Date: 13/06/2025, 10:09
• Apply Before: 30/06/2025, 23:59
• Job Schedule: Full time (flexibility is allowed for education programs)
• Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Stipend: A monthly stipend of approximately $1000 USD (exact amount will be confirmed at recruitment) is provided to help cover costs. The amount may vary if you receive financial support from another institution.
• Visa & Travel: Interns are solely responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station.
• Health Insurance: Interns must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.
• Employment: Interns are not staff members and, consequently, are not eligible to apply for any posts within UNDP during the internship period.

Who UNDP Seeks for This Graphic Design Role (Qualifications & Competencies)

Education & Experience: 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: Specifically, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Digital Arts, Advertising and Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Prior experience working in social media is considered an asset.

IT Skills:

• Essential: You need very good knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. This includes working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
• Desirable: Basic knowledge of HTML is highly desirable.
• Plus: Basic knowledge of CSS will be an added advantage.

Language Skills:

• Required: Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Asset: Good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a definite plus.

Competencies:

• You should possess the ability to summarize large amounts of information and translate it into a visually compelling product for a social media audience.
• You must demonstrate strong interest and motivation in working for an international organization.
• Furthermore, you should have good analytical skills.
• Lastly, you need to be good at organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.

Learning & Development

As a full member of the TAPP/JPOSC team, you will, by all means:

• Participate in in-house training opportunities as applicable.
• Learn the structure, mechanisms, policies, and practice areas of UNDP.
• Participate in dedicated trainings and utilize UNDP’s online learning tools.
• Strengthen your effective writing and visual communication skills.
• Participate actively in working groups.
• And as an added benefit, enjoy a free gym membership.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UNDP

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP. We value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate. We also foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission. Moreover, we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. Therefore, people who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment (including sexual harassment), and discrimination. All selected candidates will, consequently, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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