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UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
JOB PROFILE (GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP) Date of issuance: 4 July 2017 FUNCTIONAL TITLE: ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:
INTERN Department of Human Resources Management/Human Resources Planning and Development Division
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in developing countries and economies in transition. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate in SDG-9, calls for the need to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in three thematic priorities: * Creating shared prosperity * Advancing economic competitiveness * Safeguarding the environment. UNIDO delivers its services through the following four complementary and mutually supportive core functions: (a) technical cooperation activities; (b) analytical and policy advisory services; (c) standard-setting and compliance and (d) convening and partnership role. The Intern shall work under the direct supervision of an officer designated by the Director of the following Department. DEPARTMENTAL CONTEXT The Human Resources Planning and Development Division promotes and implements strategic organizational policies aimed at improving the planning, acquisition, development, engagement, motivation and retention of the human resources required for the Organization's mandate.
GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Intern shall be engaged as follows: a.
Exposed to the regular core functions of the Department and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day to day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor.
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Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below:
Plan concepts by studying information and materials Convert marketing messages and other inputs (size, style and related aesthetic concepts) into visual presentations by designing art Enhance the overall design of the HR webpages Assist in production of promotional videos for various HR programmes Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Support the design and preparation of other promotional materials when required
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DURATION AND START DATE: 3 months, starting as soon as possible LOCATION: UNIDO Headquarters in Vienna, Austria VALUES TO EMULATE: Core Values: Integrity. Professionalism. Respect for Diversity. CORE COMPETENCIES TO LEARN ON THE JOB: Core Competencies: Results orientation and Accountability. Planning and Organising. Communication and Trust. Team Orientation. Client Orientation. Organizational Development and Innovation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Age: between 21 and 35 years. Education: enrolled in a university degree programme or; begins internship within a year of completing a Master’s degree or; has a Bachelor’s degree and is sponsored as part of an academic or development programme. Field of specialisation: Multimedia, Design, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Web Design or a related field. Experience: prior experience in an advertising agency is highly desirable Computer skills: proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or similar, Adobe Illustrator or similar, Adobe Photoshop or similar, Adobe InDesign or similar, and Microsoft Office. Programming skills are a strong advantage. Language skills: Good working knowledge of English
LEARNING ELEMENTS Gain experience in working closely with marketing and executing marketing inputs. Gain experience in time/deadline management. Learning the balance between creativity and still staying within project requirements. Gain experience in working effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested, first visit our internship page to learn more about our internship programme: http://www.unido.org/internship.html To apply for this position, first create your candidate profile by using the link below. When filling out your profile, please do not forget to attach the following: 1. Your CV 2. Examples/link to your work/portfolio/school projects (unofficial is also acceptable) 3. University certificates (proof of enrollment and/or university degree) 4. At least one Reference/Recommendation Letter Before finalizing your profile, please make sure you check the “release” profile checkbox. Lastly, after you finalize your application, please send an email to Mohammad Ziaran with your CV attached:
[email protected] Create your candidate profile here: http://www.unido.org/employment.html Please note: internships at UNIDO are unpaid.
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