UN WOMEN Jobs - 79308- Call for Experts: Graphic Designers

Call for Experts: Graphic Designers

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Jun-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 Year (Based on specific assignment)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. It stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: (1) increasing women’s leadership and participation; (2) ending violence against women; (3) engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; (4) enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and (5) making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality.

The UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) Communications department is soliciting for interested and qualified candidates (individuals, not firms) to be considered for graphic design consultancy positions. The expert roster will consist of highly-qualified and experienced candidates. Only applicants who pass all screening procedures will be included into the roster and recommended for consideration for Graphic Designer consultancy positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of the Communication Specialist and in close collaboration with the programme focal points, the experts’ primary tasks may include the following, among others:

Work closely with UN Women teams, conceptualize and develop animation videos, graphics and infographics to communicate key achievements of the regional programme;
Ensure user-friendly formats, layout, and design and that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with UN Women graphic guidelines;
Implement the graphic guidelines in all UN Women communication products;
Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated presentations;
Design and lay-out of reports and other products:
Design of reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution;
Improve and edit art-work, photos, charts and other graphic elements;
Layout and design information and communication materials (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards);
Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions (design of CD/DVD packaging, graphic digitalization);
Custom photo editing (restoration, noise reduction, tonal adjustment);
Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes, postcards).

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Interest in the UN system and general knowledge of development issues;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Accountability;
Stakeholder engagement;
Leading by example.

Functional Competencies:

Ability to film broadcast quality video and audio: HD 1920x1080 or better;
Have Adobe Premiere Pro editing skills (and other professional editing software, such as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, etc.);
Have knowledge of different video formats and file conversions for online and social media platforms;
Have online video publishing and file transfer skills;
Have working knowledge of lighting video interviews;
Teamwork, professionalism and communication skills;
Exceptional creativity and innovation;
Excellent time management and organizational skills;
Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A University degree, preferably in graphic design, Art or other related discipline or an additional 3 years’ experience in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in various aspects of design, including graphic design;
Excellent skills and experience with design programmes such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Avid, Final Cut Pro and other graphic design software;
Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management.

Language:

Fluency in English;
Knowledge of other UN languages (French, Spanish, Arabic) is an asset.

Contracting arrangements:

Successful candidates will be included in the vetted Roster of Experts for the maximum period of 1 year. Membership beyond the 1-year period must be renewed through a new application process. Entry into the expert roster system does not necessarily mean that contract with UN Women is guaranteed.

Where a request for services arises, the UN Women shall directly contact consultants with the most relevant experience from the roster.