Designing graphics for WHO Kuwait

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In June 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) opened a country office in Kuwait to advance the health and well-being of the country’s population. The newly established office will enable WHO to work on the ground with national health authorities, United Nations partners and a range of stakeholders in all sectors to foster public health collaboration at the national, regional, and international levels. The office must use various media platforms and tools to communicate with, and to disseminate the latest developments and information to all targeted stakeholders in the country. To achieve this, the WHO Country Office in Kuwait is looking a highly experienced and skilled digital media specialist to support the delivery of WHOs mandate in the country. The selected candidate will work as part of the WHO Kuwait Communications, Resources and Partnerships department and will get a first-hand training from WHO, as well as work following WHO guidelines. In return for their efforts, online volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation from UNV.

Duration: 2 months Start date: April 2023 End date: May 2023

Output 1: Graphic design of key WHO Kuwait documents As part of WHO Kuwait’s work, the country office will produce a series of key strategic and technical documents on an ongoing basis. The Graphic Design Specialist will support the design of all such documents.

• Deliverable 1.1: Graphic design of the WHO Kuwait Annual Report. The specialist will lead the design of the annual report, incorporating various design elements to produce a document for various formats (print, online).

• Deliverable 1.2: Graphic design of the WHO Kuwait newsletter. The specialist will lead the design of the WHO quarterly newsletter, incorporating various design elements to produce a document for various formats (print, online).

• Deliverable 1.3: Graphic design of various WHO documents including concept notes, letters, technical infographics for dissemination at events etc.

Education requirements - Master’s degree in design, graphic design, or another relevant technical field.

Work experience requirements - 5 years of experience in roles graphic design roles from conceptualization to design implementation and delivery.

Skills/Technical requirements - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proven experience with graphic design from conceptualization to design implementation and delivery. - Proven multimedia production skills. - Strong inter and intrapersonal skills for all forms of communication. - Commitment to teamwork and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary/cultural environment. - Excellent information technology skills and experience in preparing and maintaining website materials. - Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, be dynamic, proactive, and creative. - Understanding of key human development issues. Knowledge of global health and/or WHO an asset. - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.