United Nations Office at Nairobi
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Service, Human Resource Management, the intern will contribute in the following ways;
- Support the HRMS team on their communication efforts to reach out to a wide range of clients on different communication initiatives.
- Design and improve the look and feel of the internal communication materials, which include posters, quick guides, brochures, presentation decks, and templates.
- Assist with improving the look and feel of online communication products.
- Contribute to the discussion of a visual identity for the HRMS team.
- Liaises with relevant parties on job specifications and approval of mechanicals for dispatch, etc.
- Tracks and monitors production flow to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Performs other related assigned tasks as required.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred areas of study:
- Graphic Design or any other related studies.
- Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
- Applicants must be a student in the final year of their first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Program or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D.. Program.  Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
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