CityAdapt Graphic Designer

Result of Service The objective of this consultancy is to carry out all graphic design work in support of the communication and public awareness initiatives for the CityAdapt Project in Jamaica. To execute all needed actions, the consultant will work directly with the CityAdapt Jamaica communication specialist in conjunction with all project implementing partners and the national coordinating team with reference to the regional communication strategy. This includes supporting the development and design of public awareness materials including educational toolkits, protocols, providing content for updating all local and regional virtual platforms with lessons learned, and providing all other graphic design support to the CityAdapt Jamaica communication specialist to support the national project.

The Graphic Designer will work directly in coordination with the CityAdapt Jamaica Communications Specialist and will perform the following specific activities under the overall supervision of Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean in close collaboration with CityAdapt Project's National Coordinating Team:

a) Develop graphic materials and design innovative products, including layouts of reports, publications, banners, posters, brochures, factsheets, newsletters, leaflets, flyers, cards and other materials as needed, for printing and electronic distribution b) Develop graphics for media events, conferences or high-level lectures c) Enhancing and editing artwork, photos, pictures and other graphic elements; d) Custom photo editing (restoration, noise reduction, tonal adjustment) e) Package appropriate messages for all education and awareness campaigns. f) Assist project partners with the design of outputs as needed (eg. Toolkits for schools, project signage). g) Support in the preparation of articles and picture stories on project activities, major milestones and outputs for distribution to stakeholders, and posting on the project website. h) Support the development innovative communication tools and approaches to deliver the highest quality results including social media channels where necessary. i) Provide input for embedding the TNC urban NbS eLearning course on CityAdapt’s website. j) Provide creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated presentations, while assessing the feasibility and costs of these ideas and providing recommendations. k) Contribute to regular communication reports and updates being submitted by the CityAdapt Jamaica Communications Specialist l) Ensuring the technical aspects related to the implementation and operation of the graphic campaigns of the unit and its implementing partners m) Ensure that all products and reports follow UN Environment Programme and CityAdapt’s graphic guidelines n) Liaise with the CityAdapt Jamaica communication specialist and UNEP's climate change regional communication team for planning purposes and content production o) In partnership with the CityAdapt Jamaica communication specialist, work closely with project partners to ensure the best quality delivery of applicable outputs. p) Provide technical support, monitoring and follow-up of graphic campaigns for UNEP and UNEP's implementing partners q) Provide technical support on the appropriate communication and design tools, according to the target media (such as awareness-raising campaigns with print ads, videos, among others). r) Perform any other related duties applicable to such portfolio or assigned by the CityAdapt Jamaica Communications Specialist and the national coordination team.

Detailed specifications for each assignment will be given to the selected CityAdapt Graphic Designer.

Outputs / Work Assignments

Output 3.1 Communication strategies developed to collate and disseminate knowledge on urban EbA. Product No. 1 – Report including work plan and budget based on collaboration with the CityAdapt Communication Specialist.

Output 3.2 Public awareness communication materials developed and shared with decision-makers, community members and identified stakeholders. Product No. 2 – Materials developed to support at least 3 project activities such as signage, educational toolkits, Electronic magazine on project achievements, regularly scheduled social media posts, website updates, press releases and Public Service Announcement (PSA)s.

Output 3.2 Public awareness communication materials developed and shared with decision-makers, community members and identified stakeholders. Product No. 3 - Materials developed to support at least 3 additional project activities such as protocols, videos, and newspaper columns.

Output 3.5 Knowledge generated by the CityAdapt project, including lessons learned, shared through a web-based portal. Product No. 4 – Materials developed to support Urban EbA advocacy programme geared towards teachers, students and other general school communities, as well as supporting the updating of CityAdapt’s online platform.

Output 3.1 Communication strategies developed to collate and disseminate knowledge on urban EbA. Product No. 5 – Materials developed to support project close out activities including workshop/s, symposiums, communication materials, etc. in conjunction with the communications consultant.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 8 Months

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LAC Office), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region - including 16 small island developing States - with a population of about 588 million people. The office works to serve the needs of the region and its activities are integrated into the work programs approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly of UNEP (UNEA).

UNEP seeks to support countries in Latin America to implement the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the new Paris Agreement and the priority actions defined in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of Latin American countries. The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is the second most urbanised region in the world, with ~80% of the population living in cities. Within the next two decades, this proportion is projected to reach ~85%, thereby ranking the cities of the LAC region among the fastest-growing in the developing world. The rate of urban expansion is faster in small and medium-sized cities relative to mega cities. In the medium-sized city of Kingston in Jamaica, rapid urbanization is coupled with limited urban planning. This rapid urbanisation and the associated expansion of cities is degrading urban and periurban ecosystems – including wetlands, green spaces and forests – that provide a wide range of ecosystem services for urban communities. The degradation of these ecosystems coupled with the impacts of climate change threaten the lives and well-being of urban communities in the LAC region and increase the risk of urban communities vulnerable to natural disasters. It is on this premise that the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through its Special Climate Change Fund is financing a project called the CityAdapt - Building Climate Resilience of Urban Systems through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Latin America and the Caribbean, implemented by UNEP in 3 medium-sized cities in LAC, one of them being Kingston in Jamaica. The overarching goal of the CityAdapt project is to build the climate resilience of urban and peri-urban communities in cities in the LAC region through the implementation of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) approaches. The objective of the project is therefore to increase the capacity of government and local communities living in three medium-sized LAC cities to adapt to the effects of climate change through the integration of EbA into urban planning in the medium- to long-term. The objective of the project will be achieved through the implementation of activities under three main components: Component 1 - will include activities to strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of stakeholders involved in urban planning and environmental management to integrate EbA into development planning within cities. This will support improved decision-making on climate change adaptation in urban areas in the LAC region, thereby promoting climate-resilient urban development. Component 2 - on-the-ground, urban EbA interventions will be demonstrated in Kingston (Jamaica) to increase the capacity of urban communities living in vulnerable areas within the city to adapt to the effects of climate change. Component 3 - will promote the generation, dissemination and management of knowledge on urban EbA in each city and across the broader LAC region, thereby supporting upscaling of the urban EbA approach. To support the accomplishment of project objectives the UNEP has signed agreements with three local partners: The Forestry Department, The Nature Conservancy and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. This person will work closely to the UNEP climate change communication’s team, CityAdapt-Jamaica national team, CityAdapt-Jamaica communication specialist and will be supervised by the Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean. The consultant will work from home.

Qualifications/special skills ACADEMIC: - Bachelor´s degree Graphic design, Communications or related field is required.

PROFESSIONAL: - At least 5 years demonstrated experience in Graphic Design, communication or related field is required; - Experience in consultations, videography and graphic designing is required; - Proven experience working in the area of environmental conservation, biodiversity, climate change or similar field is desired; - Experience creating content is required; - Proven experience in producing content for educational purposes is an asset - Proven experience in producing content for social medias is an asset - Projects Experience is an asset. - Familiarity with UN Environment Programme or the UN system in general will be an added advantage;

LANGUAGE: - Fluent English is required. - Confident in Spanish would be an asset.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.