Apply Now for the UNCDF Visual Communications Internship Program (Graphic Design & Branding, 6 Months with Monthly Stipend)

Overview

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is offering a six-month, full-time Visual Communications Internship in New York. This opportunity is ideal for emerging graphic designers and multimedia professionals seeking hands-on experience in international development communications, branding, and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update executive PowerPoint decks
• Translate complex finance and development concepts into compelling visual narratives
• Design high-quality visual materials for senior management
• Create graphics for web and print (social media posts, flyers, brochures, posters)
• Support LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube visual campaigns
• Assist in static and animated content production
• Refine and update design templates for global accessibility
• Ensure brand compliance across regional and country offices
• Support standardization of branding guidelines
• Develop infographics and data visualizations
• Support multimedia production and video editing
• Maintain a structured multimedia asset library
• Design event materials (banners, signage, promotional content)
• Assist in communications case study documentation
• Provide administrative and coordination support when required

Requirements

Required Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously
• Creative problem-solving and deadline orientation
• Capacity to translate abstract concepts into clear visual formats
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments

Eligibility & Academic Requirements:

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree (Master’s or higher)
• Enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s program
• Graduated within the past year
• Enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program

Required Fields of Study:

• Graphic Design
• Multimedia or Fine Arts
• Communications
• Journalism
• Data Visualization
• Content Production
• Related disciplines

Technical Skills (Highly Desirable):

• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Canva
• PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or other motion graphics tools
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout and composition, and visual hierarchy

Benefits

• A stipend may be provided to cover basic daily expenses
• Practical experience in global development communications
• Exposure to blended finance and SDG investment strategies
• Hands-on work with branding and digital storytelling at an international organization
• Portfolio-building opportunities with high-level executive materials
• Collaboration with global UN and financial stakeholders

Location

New York, United States

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted before the deadline to be considered. APPLY HERE: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/32255

Deadline

March 7, 2026