Consultant – Graphic Designer, Talent Development Section, Division of Human Resources, UNICEF

Job title:

Consultant – Graphic Designer, Talent Development Section, Division of Human Resources, UNICEF

Company

Unicef

Job description

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.And we never give up.For every child, hope…The Division of Human Resources has ongoing digital media/graphic design requirements to effectively promote and disseminate its outreach efforts to UNICEF globally. The expertise is solicited from an external consultant to provide best practice guidance and technical aptitude in this area. The consultant will ensure consistency in visual/graphic design in DHR (Career development, HR Capacity Building, Leadership Development and Learning and Management development and other Centres of Expertise) resources through the design of guidelines, publications or promotional materials.How can you make a difference?The incumbent will undertake the following tasks and deliverables * Conceptualize, design and produce communication materials including but not limited to the design of brochures, posters, infographics, training materials, presentations, templates, manuals, guides or job aids.

• Produce standard PPT designs for the Talent Development Team.
• Design graphics for the integration of the humanitarian competencies into the overall competency framework reflecting dual humanitarian and development competencies.
• Design marketing materials (logo, flyers, etc.) for the Learning Forum including color scheme and layout for the SharePoint page.
• Produce a PPT design template for the Learning Forum webinars (aligned with the above design).
• Design email headers for communication about the learning Forum webinars and forum.
• Design roadmap indicating milestones for and after the Learning Forum.
• Design infographics for the HR Capability Framework and HR Learning Paths.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• University Bachelors’ degree in web design, graphic design, digital media design, and communication for learning or related field is required.
• Extensive experience in web design with relevant work experience may be considered in lieu. A minimum of five years of graphic design (preferably in a similar environment)
• The individual should be highly proficient in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and InDesign.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Rich professional portfolio including photo editing, creation of illustrations, infographics, posters, visual aids etc.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines with an eye for detail and creative expression.
• It is preferable that the individual has experience with, or in, multilateral institutions. Knowledge of UNICEF context essential. Knowledge of UN common practices in Graphic Designing and HR an added advantage.
• Proficient with Adobe Graphic Software (CS6): Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Strong layout design, interaction design skills. A keen interest in modern design software and emerging design trends.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to establish harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment.
• Independent, self-motivated showing initiative within field of expertise/responsibilities

Please submit your financial bid indicating your daily rate together with your application.For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).To view our competency framework, please visit .UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.UNICEF offers for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.Remarks:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 14 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Expected salary

Location

USA

Job date

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:36:42 GMT

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