INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Security and Risk Management Department

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Department: Security and Risk Management

Duty Station: Amman, Jordan

Type of Appointment: Full time internship

Duration: 3-6 months, with the possibility of renewal

Expected Starting Date: 01 October 2021

Terms of Reference

BACKGROUND

The Department of Security Risk Management (DSRM) supports the UNRWA mandate by providing guidance, support, training, and facilitating risk-informed decision making through ad hoc analysis for programmes in all environments. DSRM strives to ensure that crosscutting issues including gender and protection are integrated into all the Department’s initiatives and efforts by focusing on four main pillars:

1. Capacity Building
2. Operational Support
3. ARC services (Analysis, Reporting, and Communication)
4. Security Governance

DSRM engages with the Inter Agency Security Management Network to review policies, practices, budget, and resource related issues pertaining to the United Nations Security Management System that work to improve the efficiency of security risk management.

This post reports directly to the DSRM Security Risk Management Communication & Marketing Consultant and provides assistance in development and implementation of the Department’s marketing and communication strategy.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Translate marketing/product ideas into effective design (digital and print)

· Produce web content (email templates, social media graphics, banner ads, basic video creation and editing, promotional materials, presentations, report layouts, data visualizations/infographics, etc.)

· Collaborate with colleagues across the office to deliver design elements on brand and to specification

· Execute design concepts that deliver on goals and are technically feasible to implement.

· Manage and prioritize multiple last minute creative direction and multiple rounds of edits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited educational institution in Graphic Design or related field.

Work Experience: Applicants are not required to have professional work experience, although prior experience in graphic designing will be an advantage.

Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in design or related field.

• Expert proficiency in the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) & Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). HTML, CSS, and Javascript are a plus.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Accuracy and Attention to detail

• A portfolio that demonstrates fluency in all areas of visual design (have exceptional skills in typography, layout, color theory, information design).

• The ability to manage competing projects and shifting priorities to meet deadlines, all with a professional demeanor and positive attitude.

• Proactivity in anticipating problems, proposing solutions, and initiating collaborative resolution.

COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork

• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic

• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Exceptional creativity and innovation

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Creative and artistic flair for design work combined with the ability to innovate.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Should you be interested, please send your CV, motivation letter and portfolio to internship@unrwa.org and DSRM-Communication@UNRWA.ORG in the copy (Cc) no later than 16 September 2021 Please mention in the subject line “**Graphic Design – Department of Security and Risk Management”**.

The motivation letter must include:

• Title of degree;

• IT skills and programs that you are proficient in;

• Explain your interest in UNRWA and why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Please mind this internship is unpaid with the possibility of hybrid work modality (full time).

From time-to-time an intern may need to work hours that aren’t typical, so a flexible approach is needed to get the best from the job. Most of our work is digital, but we do have the occasional need to create print materials. Familiarity with both environments is useful. Additionally, an interest in global politics is helpful.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA staff and complementary personnel are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality at all times. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women.

UNRWA will not be responsible for the costs of travel, visa, accommodation, or any other costs related to the placement. All costs connected with an intern’s participation must be borne by the intern, including arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc. Interns will be solely responsible to secure visas. Applicants should be able to travel in the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.

At the stage of acceptance of an internship placement, interns must prove to the satisfaction of UNRWA that they have adequate medical and accident insurance coverage prior to commencing the placement.

Intern placements shall not constitute employment by UNRWA. Interns are considered to be complementary personnel with non-staff status. The purpose of the internship program is not to lead to further employment with UNRWA but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Interns are eligible to apply as external candidates for UNRWA staff vacancies in accordance with normal selection procedures.

Please note that UNRWA does not charge fees at any stage of the application process. Vacancy announcements advertised at: https://www.unrwa.org/careers/internships[,](https://www.unrwa.org/careers/internships) will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (Amman time) on the deadline date.

UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

04 September 2021