Intern – Graphics Design

United Nations - UN Department of Global Communications

Internship Closes 31 May 2026 8 days left

Overview

The Graphics Design Intern will support visual communication projects by developing high-quality infographics and formatted designs to strengthen the visibility of the United Nations in Nigeria.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in designing themes, infographics, layouts and covers of documents.
  • Assist in developing figures, including colours, fonts, graphics and layout, and resulting materials such as Newsletters, brochures, banners, posters, fliers and booklets.
  • Assist in creating graphic templates to be used for reports and presentations.
  • Assist in preparing printing packages for printing of publications and other communication products.
  • Assist in delivering creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations.
  • Assist in creating animations for illustrative purposes.
  • Assist in maintaining templates.
  • Assist in providing videography and photographic support.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining photo and video library.
  • Any other duties as may be requested.
Required Experience
  • Experience in social media management, multimedia content creation, journalism, communications or digital marketing is desirable.
  • Experience using graphic design, video editing or social media analytics tools is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated interest in international affairs, sustainable development, media, public information or the work of the United Nations is desirable.
Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
  • Have graduated with a university degree in Information Technology, fine arts, Graphic Design, certified degree in CAD (computer-aided design and drafting) software relevant to the production of maps and illustrations is preferable.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required for this internship.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of one or more Nigerian Language or any UN official language is desirable.
Contract Duration
3 Months, with a possibility of extension up to 6 months maximum.
Work Modality
In Person, UNIC Abuja
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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