Graphic Design Intern

Job Description

Background

The UN SDG Action Campaign is a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and based in Bonn, Germany.

Its mission is to accelerate progress toward a just, inclusive, and sustainable future by amplifying unheard communities, nurturing changemakers, and harnessing creativity to inspire hope and bold action.

The UN SDG Action Campaign’s work is structured around three main pillars:

• Engagement Support: The UN SDG Action Campaign believes in the importance of meaningful civic participation to policy making and processes related to the SDGs at all levels to ensure a more inclusive multilateral system and greater accountability. This is why the Campaign convenes strategy meetings and consultations with civil society organizations, youth, and other stakeholders and facilitates their engagement in UN-led events and SDG processes to strengthen representation in global decision-making.
• Advocacy and Communications Support: Creativity, communication, and co-creation have the power to shape narratives, mobilize communities, and drive meaningful change. The UN SDG Action Campaign harnesses these forces through creative, open-source campaigns, impactful exhibitions, and strategic communications to inspire hope and action towards inclusive, peaceful and sustainable future.
• The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards: This signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign champions initiatives and committed that use creativity and innovation to drive transformative change. Through the Awards programme, the Campaign is committed to showcasing the heroes of tomorrow while sending a message of hope and possibilities.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the future we are shaping is a collective one. The UN SDG Action Campaign centers its efforts on advancing economic justice and solidarity, promoting gender equality and inclusion, and driving climate action and sustainable food systems.

Within the above context, the UN SDG Action Campaign is offering an graphic design internship position to support the communications and advocacy efforts of the Campaign.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Communications Specialist, the incumbent is expected to deliver on the following scope of work:

• Support creating visual assets that support effective communications of the Campaign’s work on thematic priorities (economic justice, climate justice, gender equality, sustainable food systems).
• Help design PowerPoint presentations, reports, publications, knowledge products, and communications materials, ensuring alignment with UN branding guidelines.
• Assist in creating infographics, social media visuals, and branded content for digital and print materials.
• Support creating multimedia assets for events, including the UN SDG Action Awards ceremony including banners, posters, and promotional materials.
• The incumbent may also perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Organization.

Learning opportunities for the intern

• Experience working in an international organization and in a multicultural environment
• General understanding of the work and mission of the UN SDG Action Campaign and opportunity to actively contribute to the development of concepts and ideas
• Learn about the SDGs and Agenda 2030
• Hands-on experience with the preparation and implementation of communications and activities in a UN team, as well as outreach and liaison with partners from across constituencies and regions

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher)
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program

Experience:

• Proficient in using design software such as Adobe Suite, Canva, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects
• Familiarity with the UN system in general is an asset
• Previous experience in communication design or graphic design is an asset.

Language:

• Proficiency in English
• Knowledge of one of the other five official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset

Duration: 6 months

DEADLINE: Jan 30, 2026, 11:33 PM