Programme Support Intern - Communications, Graphics and Visual Design

United Nations - UN United Nations Office at Nairobi

Internship Closes 11 May 2026 0 days left

Overview

This internship provides administrative, graphics, visual design, and communications support within the United Nations Office at Nairobi. The intern will assist with data compilation, event organization, content creation, and project management.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with collecting information and compiling data in Excel for various reporting assignments.
  • Support organization of events, meetings and preparation of meeting minutes and summary reports.
  • Support with the Unit's efforts in office and services enhancements.
  • Support the organisation, maintenance and accurate filing of relevant documents in unit repositories.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of Warden system communication trees, as well as updates to the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and related handbook documentation, including associated graphical materials.
  • Support in collaborating with UNON Service Sections to create visually appealing and impactful graphic content aligned with UN guidelines and branding standards.
  • Assist in the creation of digital and print materials, including brochures, infographics, presentations, videos and reports.
  • Contribute innovative design ideas that align with the organization's image and values.
  • Support the development of multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and delivering high-quality outputs.
  • Assist team members to understand project requirements and contribute to project planning and execution.
  • Assist in analysing data for reporting
  • Maintain records of design projects, including documentation and reporting on project progress and outcomes.
Required Experience
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in graphic design and visual content creation tools (e.g. Canva, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign) is required.
  • Experience developing communication products such as brochures, reports, briefings, newsletters, video clips or visual content using relevant videography software is required.
  • Experience through coursework, academic projects or training in communications, media, design or related areas is desirable.
  • Experience with administrative assignments is desirable.
Qualifications

Applicants 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). 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.

Other Details
Languages Required
fluency in oral and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
In-Person
Remuneration
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.
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