Graphic Design assistant

Work LocationSantiago Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipates, as designer and team member, in the supervision and monitoring of Section’s projects and its documentation. Intern/Project Manager/ Chief of Unit/ Chief of Section ECLAC’s compound signage system, and other projects Participates, as member of a team, in the supervision and monitoring of projects and its documentation, by using digital publishing technologies. Incorporates changes as marked by revisers and editors, ensuring that the final version conforms to requirements. Performs necessary formatting/layout corrections to formatted materials, alerting the responsible authority if obvious errors or discrepancies are found. Designs covers, flyers and newsletters, posters or other graphic outputs when necessary. Performs other related work as required. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information. The internship in the General Services Section, Division of Administratios in ECLAC Santiago will last 3 to 6 months, depending on the needs of the Office. Candidates may be selected throughout the posting period, on an \"as-needed\" basis. Under the supervision or overall guidance of Chief of General Services Section.  Participates, as member of a team, in the supervision and monitoring of projects and its documentation, by using digital publishing technologies.  Incorporates changes as marked by revisers and editors, ensuring that the final version conforms to requirements.  Performs necessary formatting/layout corrections to formatted materials, alerting the responsible authority if obvious errors or discrepancies are found.  Designs covers, flyers and newsletters, posters or other graphic outputs when necessary.  Performs other related work as required. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.