Job Title: Internship - Graphic Design & Communication, Capability Development, HR Division, Rome, Italy
World Food Programme
Internship - Graphic Design and Communication
Capability Development, Human Resources Division, Rome, Italy
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill a Graphic Design and Communication intern position in our of the Human Resources Division, based in Rome, Italy.
Brief description of Career Management Unit (HRMC), Human Resources Division:
Our team is part of the Career Management - Capability Development Branch within the Human Resources Division, and its main activity is focused on providing professional learning services to WFP's core business Functions and Country Offices. These include support on capability assessments, consulting on learning strategy; development and delivery of learning and development; equipping the internal learning community with tools and guidance resources; managing WFP's global learning platform, as well as the management of external vendors for provision of learning services. The team has recently launched an enhanced global learning platform with extensive functionality including social learning, blended learning, facilitator dashboard, mobile app, gamification, and dedicated thematic learning "channels". HRMC actively promotes learning best practices through creating and disseminating guidance materials to the internal partners, as well as via maintaining a community of practice among the global learning focal points.
General Information
Title of Post: Internship
Supervisor: Learning and Development Specialist
Unit: HRMC Country: Italy Duty Station: Rome
Duration of internship: 6- 8 months
Expected Start Date: February 2021
Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Learning and Development Specialist, the candidate will perform the following duties: In line with WFP's corporate branding standards, produce effective and visually-appealing print and online design products for HRMTC's learning and communication initiatives, including but not limited to: presentations, infographics, brochures, flyers, newsletters, data visualization products, visual information assets, charts, graphs, posters
Support the learning team with graphic design by creating a strong visual identity for HRMC's offer of learning products and services
Help the unit's efforts to promote learning initiatives through contributing with creative ideas on how to effectively deliver messages, market offerings, reach out to a global group of business partners and staff with diverse learning needs and communication styles
Develop and update the design for a set of learning and communication templates such as: PowerPoint presentations, banners for online use, guidelines and job aid documents, reports, checklists, webpages (learning channels, blended learning paths assets)
Applying principles of design thinking, support from a look and feel point of view of the learning solutions offered by HRMC for a diverse audience of internal business functions Assist in the creation of visual assets for online communication and interactive media such as animation videos, short e-Learning courses or kinetic typography
Research and implement interactive design solutions for online communication
Qualifications and experience
Currently enrolled with at least two years undergraduate studies completed, or recently graduated (within the past six months) with a degree in Graphic Design, Communications or related studies;
University course attendance in the past 12 months;
Excellent command of English; Working knowledge of a second UN language would be an asset;
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook); Proficiency in creating MS PowerPoint and MS Word templates;
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro;
Familiarity with designing creative communication materials and providing support on technology related projects (e.g.: interactive media, e-Learning template graphics);
Accuracy and attention to detail, customer / service-oriented attitude, ability to take constructive feedback;
Familiarity with latest design trends;
Desired additional competencies:
Familiarity with Tableau is a plus; Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS preferred;
Experience working with animation programmes (part of the Adobe Creative Cloud or other) is an advantage.
Knowledge and background on Instructional Design is an advantage
Required personal skills/WFP Competencies:
Self starter - ability to work independently, according to an Agile methodology, seeking guidance as required;
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs;
Ability to work under pressure, and to deliver on tight deadlines;
Ability to organize and adapt to a high workload and changing priorities; Communicate clearly and effectively to a diverse range of internal clients;
Show proactivity in finding best design approach solutions to complex learning and communication requirements.
Working Languages
Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required.
Supervision (Level/Methods of Supervision)
Under the direct supervision of the Learning and Development Specialist the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision. The Senior Learning and Development Specialist will be the second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction package and assignment of a buddy/mentor, the intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.
Training components
Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, WeLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.
Learning Elements
At the end of the assignment, the Intern should: be able to apply the WFP organizational branding guidelines in the design of learning and communication products (presentations, digital communication products, templates etc;
be able to effectively identify and apply visual and online solutions towards supporting internal communications;
expand their portfolio for organizational communications through the creation of a set of graphic identity elements to be applied to the unit's products and services;
have established a working collection of document templates (PowerPoint, Word and PDFs) for learning interventions, all with an established and consistent look and feel;
have helped introduce new online marketing and visual communication techniques and technologies to HRMTC's portfolio.
Applicants MUST upload or provide a link to a sample portfolio of their relevant graphic design works; the selection of the samples should be in line with the type of work described in the above job description. Applications submitted without any samples of work completed will NOT be considered. (Samples can also be from course content from previous
/ current studies).
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Closing Date: January ,2020 Terms and Conditions:
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
WFP will recognize candidates' educational credentials from recognized institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Upon selection, the candidate will need to be available to start within the next 6 weeks from confirmation of appointment.
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