Intern Infographie/Design, Photographie/Vidéo

Work Location

Full-time, in-person, UNIC Algiers

Expected duration

3 months to 6 months maximum

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 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 enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Political Science, Public Affairs or a related field, with a demonstrated interest in visual communication, digital content and...