Call for Expression of Interest

Title: Graphic Design & Visual Communications Intern Duty Station: Madrid, Spain
Reference: UNWTO/HHRR/CFE/17/COMM/2026 Start date: As soon as possible
Department: Communications Duration: 6 months
Contractual Status: Intern Deadline for Applications: 28 August 2026

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

UN Tourism is currently looking for a Graphic Design & Visual Communications Intern for its Communication Department. The Communication Department contributes to positioning tourism in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, increasing the digital footprint, as well as generating strategic media relations of UN Tourism. The work of the UN Tourism Communications Department is cross cutting to the Organization and needs an effective internal exchange with all departments to ensure overall coherence.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Communications Department, and the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant, Communications Department, the intern performs the following duties:

  1. Assists in designing visual communication materials in line with the Organization's branding and communication standards;
  2. Creates graphics for social media, publications, presentations, digital campaigns, and events;
  3. Assists in the design and production of infographics, illustrations, figures, layout and graphic design of digital and print content and other visual assets;
  4. Supports the development of visual materials for UN Tourism, publications, report covers, and presentations;
  5. Carries out research and selects images for publications, meetings, and communication products;
  6. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Academic - Students currently enrolled in a university degree programme in the field of Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, or a related discipline; or - Recent graduates from a university degree programme in the field of Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, or a related discipline.
Languages - Fluency in English is essential. - Good working knowledge of another of the official languages of the Organization (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian) is an asset.
Computer Skills - Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software and Windows 11.
Other Skills and Competencies - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and basic knowledge of digital design, layout, and visual content production; experience with motion graphics or video editing is an asset. - Ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; - Sense of responsibility and commitment; - Keen interest and appreciation for the United Nations.
Application Procedure Interested applicants are requested to complete the Online UN Tourism Internship Application Form. Please note that UN Tourism will only accept applications received through our web-based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g. post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated above, will not be taken into consideration.
Remuneration and Other conditions A monthly stipend of EUR 500 is foreseen. UN Tourism does not provide any other financial support for Interns. Interns are responsible for all matters pertaining to their stay at the duty station and must be in possession of an all-risk insurance, valid for the duration of their Internship.
- Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months of the deadline should consider their application as unsuccessful; - Short-listed candidates may be asked to take a competitive exam and/or interview as part of the final phase of the selection process. These candidates will be contacted directly for this purpose; - There is no guarantee either that the initial contract will be renewed or that a career appointment within UN Tourism will subsequently be offered.
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