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MEXICO: GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP

Mexico City

  • Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
  • Location: Mexico City
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
  • Closing Date: 2024-01-24

MEXICO: GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 
  • Graphic Design Internship – Mexico Programme
  • Application period for the program: January 15th to Jan. 26th
  • Hiring manager: Itzel Vargas Rodríguez, Communications Associate for Mexico Program
  • Internship duration: 6 months
  • Duty Station: Mexico City

The Global Green Growth Institute internship program (also called "Grow Green" Program) provides a unique learning opportunity for students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds. The program is designed for talented and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to GGGI’s operations. The program allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of the Institute and provides assistance and training in various professional fields in a multicultural environment. We encourage qualified women and men, in particular, nationals of developing countries, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. 

 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Mexico Program to provide communications and designing support for daily communication activities.


The assignment will include the following activities, including but not limiting to:

  • Graphic design of different communication material such as: infographics, presentations, postcards, social media posts, invitations, among others.
  • Content generation for social media such as: postcards, animations, infographics.
  •  Editorial design of official documents.

 

ELIGIBILITY                                     

Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application meet the following requirements:

  • (REQUIRED) Be either enrolled in a Bachelor’s (final year) of Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing or related, or be a recent graduate of the aforementioned fileds within the last 12 months.
  • (DESIRABLE/PLUS) Be either enrolled in a Master’s (final year) of Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, Business or related, or be a recent graduate of the aforementioned fields within the last 12 months.
  • Possess a substantial command of English.

 

QUALIFICATION
  • Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other design software (Canva, Procreate).

 

SELECTION PROCESS
  • Candidates are required to provide a cover letter and a CV, including a link to a relevant portfolio of designs, or projects before midnight of of Jan. 26th  (Korean Standard Time)
  • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  • GGGI evaluates applications based on: eligibility requirements, relevance of academic study and work experience (if any); and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work.
  • Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Duration: The internship program is six months. Once selected, interns must begin your internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation. 

Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 per month (unless agreed to be funded by sponsoring institutions). All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns themselves or sponsoring institutions.  

Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for visa. Interns will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas.  

Travel: Intern will arrange and finance their travel to the internship location.  

Medical Insurance: Interns must present proof of valid medical insurance to GGGI upon returning the signed internship contract.

Confidentiality: Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and may not publish any documents based on such information.  

Academic Credit: Interns may get academic credit from their institution of higher education for the internship. Interns need to check with their university to confirm their academic credit policy for internships.  

Working Hours: interns are expected to work during normal working hours. Leave should be pre-approved by the Intern Manager, and the latter should inform the Office of HR accordingly.

Learning Outcomes: before completion of the internship, Intern Managers are expected to review the learning outcomes with the intern.

Certificate: provided upon successful completion of the internship, upon request.

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Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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