Intern Infographie/Design, Photographie/Vidéo

Work Location

In-person, full-time, UNIC Algiers

Expected duration

3 -6 months max

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the United Nations Information Centre in Algiers (UNIC Algiers), within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Outreach Division (OD), Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UNIC Algiers is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Algeria. The UNIC is responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in English, Arabic, and French; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves.

The intern will support communication activities through visual content production, graphic design assistance and event coverage, contributing to the visibility of UN messages, campaigns and initiatives.

The intern is under the direct supervision of direct supervision of the Officer-in-Charge a.i. of UNIC Algiers. The internship is for an initial period of three (3) months with an opportunity for extension up to a maximum of six (6) months depending on the needs of the Department and availability of the intern. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days a week (35 hours) in-person.

The intern's duties will include the following:

-Assist in the coverage of UN events, campaigns and activities (photography and basic video);

-Assist in selecting, editing and organizing visual content in accordance with UN communication standards;

-Assist in creating infographics, social media visuals and basic graphic materials;

-Assist in the layout and design of communication products (presentations, flyers, briefs, simple reports);

-Support the organization and updating of photo and visual archives;

-Assist with adapting visual content for digital platforms and social media;

-Perform any other communication-related tasks as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

a. Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

Applicants must also:

-Be computer literate in standard software applications.

-Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.

-Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

-Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

-Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable.

-Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.

-Basic knowledge of graphic design and visual content creation tools (Canva, Adobe or equivalent) is desirable.

-Interest in photography, visual storytelling and digital communication is desirable. 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 the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable. Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable. Basic knowledge of graphic design and visual content creation tools (Canva, Adobe or equivalent) is desirable. Interest in photography, visual storytelling and digital communication is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in spoken and written Arabic is required. Knowledge of English or French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.