Graphic Design, Photography & Video Intern

About the role

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Ouagadougou is looking for a motivated Graphic Design, Photography & Video Intern to support its communication activities. The unpaid, full‑time position lasts three months with a possible extension to six months, offering hands‑on experience in visual storytelling for UN campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Capture and edit photos and videos of UN events, campaigns and activities.
• Select, edit and organise visual content according to UN communication standards.
• Create infographics, social‑media visuals and basic graphic materials.
• Adapt visual assets for digital platforms and social media channels.
• Produce and edit short videos for internal and external use.
• Assist with any other communication‑related tasks as required.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interest in visual communication and UN outreach.
• Ability to work five days a week on‑site in Ouagadougou.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.).
• Experience using Canva, CapCut, InShot or VN for graphic and video editing.
• Basic knowledge of MS Teams for collaboration.
• Filming and camera operation skills.
• Video editing and post‑production capabilities.
• Graphic design and infographic creation.

What we offer

• Unpaid internship with a structured learning environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to UN communication initiatives.
• Potential extension up to six months based on performance and departmental needs.