Design of a series of communication tools to promote volunteerism
Produce communication materials for UNV events
Overview
Produce communication materials for UNV events
You have:
- Graphic design skills and experience are essential for this role.
- Ability to be creative and imaginative is crucial.
- Knowledge of best practices in social media is necessary.
- Ability to publish content online is important.
- Fluency in French is required due to the regional language context.
- Willingness to provide links to samples of previous design work is important.
Contract
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As part of it's communication strategy, the UNV Regional office for West and Central Africa would like to produce a series of communication materials related to big events like International Volunteer Day, UNV 50th anniversary, and also to hot topics such as COVID, to showcase the regional office's response. Therefore , we are looking for online volunteers with design expertise who can work with us on producing materials such as inforaphic, brochure; One-pagers, etc. UNV branding material will be shared with the selected volunteer and due credit will be given on the final product.
- Art and design
Other communications related experience
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is part of the bigger UN family. We work with all UN agencies with the ultimate aim to include as many people as possible as volunteers in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). People from all walks of life share their expertise, knowledge, networks and experience. UN Volunteers are talented individuals who touch all aspects of the work of the UN and beyond. Many work full-time in communities or in an office setting. They are involved in giving training on legal issues; mobilizing communities to participate in livelihoods projects; setting up archiving systems for UN agencies; they are aviation specialists; experts in elections etc. Many more contribute to sustainable development over the Internet as UN Online Volunteers. Since January 2018, UNV has five regional offices. We are the office for West and Central Africa and carry responsibility for ensuring we are visible and known. The communication materials are intended to show the power and the value of volunteerism. Will you join us?
Volunteers: 4 needed
1-5 hours per week / 24 weeks
Graphic design skills and experience; being creative and imaginary; ability to help us think outside of the box to come up with something 'new'. Knowledge of best practices in Social Media and publishing online content. Please include links to samples of your previous design work in your application. French is required because it is the dominant language in West and Central Africa.
Africa
- English, French
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you had to use your graphic design skills creatively? | We want to see how you apply creativity in your design work. | Share a specific project and detail your creative process and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure your designs align with a brand identity? | Brand consistency is important for communication materials. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you utilized social media to promote a design project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take when receiving feedback on your design work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple design projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |