Intern - Communication and Graphic Design

Work LocationIn-person, Rabat, Morocco Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrg. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. UN-Habitat National Office for Morocco was established in 2021 in Rabat and provides technical cooperation and capacity building by promoting and implementing policies, programmes, and operational projects in UN-Habitat’s focus areas at national and local levels, aimed at achieving sustainable urban development in the country, and provide technical cooperation services, upon request from government. Internship: Since the office opening UN-Habitat has been active in Morocco in partnership with the Ministry of National Planning, Urban Development, Housing and Urban Policy to support the government's efforts to achieve 31.12.2025 sustainable urban development. The opening of the UN-HABITAT representative office in Morocco will contribute to optimal governance and implementation of the country program and consolidate cooperation mechanisms with the Moroccan government. Responsibilities The intern will be responsible for the following duties: • Support and contribute to communication activities, events and materials. • Identify, collate and prepare informative and promotional materials for diverse media, researching different sources of information as required. • Assist with writing of news articles, newsletters, reports, articles • Support in graphic design, photo and video editing of outreach, promotion and information material, such as publications, presentations, catalogues, brochures, videos, flyers, infographics and handbooks. • Review and monitor communication channels and metrics associated with projects and initiatives. • Update regularly UN Habitat Morocco digital and social media content, including news and events. • Research best practices for communication and identifying the media that fits the project's objectives and purpose. • Assist and plan activities and events regarding all the projects and areas UN-Habitat works. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), c. Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Communication, Graphic Design, or Digital Marketing, or any other related field relevant to visual communication and urban development. 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. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in both oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable. Additional InformationDo you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates. 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.