Communications Intern

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.

Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO

UN Global Pulse is the Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab. We work at the intersection of innovation and the human sciences to inform, inspire, and strengthen the ability of the United Nations family and those it serves to anticipate, respond, and adapt to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

We support some of the UN’s highest-priority, system-wide innovation efforts, helping teams apply data science, responsible AI, and digital solutions to accelerate impact across initiatives such as the UN Global Pulse Accelerator Programme, UN80 priorities, and the DISHA programme.

Our teams are spread across the world, with hubs in Uganda, Indonesia, Finland, and the United States. Drawing on more than a decade of experience with digital innovation in the UN family, UN Global Pulse unites specialists from the digital and social sciences in search of solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, from conflict to climate change.

We aim to reduce the risks associated with innovation and move towards the opportunities. We restore public trust in technology by making it inclusive, accessible, and ethical. Our input brings value to the work of the UN and external partners in protecting the vulnerable and defending human rights.

The goals of the UN Global Pulse Network are: i) Support efforts to advance innovations, ii) Contribute to the development of global frameworks, and iii) Support the transformation of the UN family.

This role sits within the Creative Communications & Design team and is UN Global Pulse’s dedicated practice for rethinking communication as infrastructure for innovation. We view communication not as an afterthought, but as the connective tissue that shapes how ideas emerge, gain legitimacy and scale through alignment and trust.

As UN Global Pulse strengthens its role as the Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab, it seeks to invest in expanded multimedia and visual design capacity to support the network's growing needs. This investment will enable stronger visibility, reach and impact for UN Global Pulse’s work and that of its partners across key audiences and platforms.

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations to implement the project activities for UN Global Pulse.

The incumbent of the position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

To achieve its goals, UN Global Pulse is seeking a Communications Intern (Multimedia Design) to enhance its communication effectiveness and deepen the impact and reach of its digital presence.

• Support the production of motion graphics, animations, and GIFs for digital platforms and presentations;

• Design and develop infographics, data visualizations, and interactive graphics that bring complex information to life;

• Support the creation and editing of visual assets for social media, including static and dynamic graphics;

• Support the production of graphic templates for presentations, publications and recurring content formats;

• Support the development of multimedia storytelling formats, including illustrated explainers, videos and animated narratives;

• Assist in maintaining an organized archive of multimedia assets, templates and finished works;

• Collaborate on in-house creative reviews and contribute ideas across all stages of the production process.

Required:

• Applicants must be pursuing an advanced university degree, such as a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program (or equivalent)., or be a recent graduate from such studies (within the last 3 years). 

• To be eligible for this particular internship, the candidate should have studied or be studying towards a university degree, preferably in multimedia, graphic design, art, visual storytelling or related fields.

Desired:

• Excellent and effective visual design skills, with experience in developing multimedia communications content and products for different audiences;

• Experience in creating motion/animated graphics for social media and digital platforms.

• Experience in Microsoft, Google Suite, Canva and Adobe applications; 

• Fundamental understanding of design processes and ability to translate conceptual thinking into visual elements;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Experience in producing video content (editing, post-production).

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