Work Location
UNIC Dakar, in-person, full time
Expected duration
3-6 months maximum
Duties and Responsibilities
The global network of United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) is part of the Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications. It is key to the Organization’s ability to reach the peoples the world and to share the United Nations story with them in their own languages. These centres, working in coordination with the UN system, reach out to the media and educational institutions, engage in partnerships with governments, local civil society organizations and the private sector, and maintain libraries and electronic information resources.
This internship is located at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Ouagadougou and is offered for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, depending on the needs of the department and availability of the intern. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of UNIC’s Director and/or the National Information Officer (NIO). The internship is UNPAID. The Interns must cover full-time working hours, five days per week, in-person.
The intern will support the CINU communication activities through visual content production, graphic design assistance and event coverage, contributing to the visibility of UN message, campaigns and initiatives. Specific tasks include:
Assist in supporting the coverage of UN events, campaigns and activities (photography, video, editing);
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 with adapting visual content for digital platforms and social media;
Video production and editing;
Perform any other communication related tasks as required by the CINU. This internship is located at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Ouagadougou and is offered for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension up to, but not exceeding, six months, depending on the needs of the department.
Qualifications/special skills
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);
(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). In addition, applicants should possess the following:
1. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially, Série Adobe, Caneva, CapCut, InShot, VN, and MS Teams.
2. Skills in filming, camera work.
3. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable.
4. Basic knowledge of graphic design and visual content creation tools (Canva, Adobe or equivalent) is desirable.
5. Interest in photography, visual storytelling and digital communication is desirable. Applicants should have a university degree in or be studying towards a university degree in Communication, Graphic Design, or Multimedia with a demonstrated interest in visual communication, digital content or media production.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Additional Information
A completed online application (cover note and personal history profile) is required. Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Cover letter must include: -Degree program (What are you currently studying) -Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the program) -Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship -Explain your interest in the United Nations internship program In your online personal history profile, be sure to include all past work experience, computer skills and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted. Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.
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.