INTERN – Digital Design, Data Visualization & Geospatial Communications

Remote

6 months

Under the supervision of the Head of Office or a designated communications officer, the Intern will: • Translate complex geodesy, GNSS, satellite-based positioning, and Earth observation concepts into accessible visual narratives for technical, policy, and non-technical audiences. • Develop data visualizations, diagrams, workflows, and SmartArt-style graphics to explain geodetic systems, data flows, and their relevance to sustainable development and the SDGs. • Enhance and update existing UN-GGCE communication materials to improve clarity, consistency, and visual impact, in line with United Nations branding and accessibility standards. • Support outreach activities, including visual content for events, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives. • Design and develop digital and print communication materials, including infographics, brochures, factsheets, newsletters, presentations, and selected web and social media graphics. • Collaborate closely with technical colleagues to ensure that all visual outputs are scientifically accurate and technically sound. • Perform other related communication and outreach tasks as assigned.

The field of study must be in graphic design, visual communication, multimedia design, information design, communications, or a related field. Cadidates must: • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants with a background in geospatial sciences, geography, environmental sciences, or Earth observation, combined with demonstrated design and visualization skills, are strongly encouraged to apply. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative applications, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, is required Applicants with a background in geospatial sciences, geography, environmental sciences, or Earth observation, combined with demonstrated design and visualization skills, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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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.