Graphic Design and Document Layout - WHO AFRO EMP

Volunteering

Overview

Support graphic design and visual communication efforts to improve WHO reports.

You have:

• Educational background in a related field
• Experience in graphic design or visual communication
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience producing visuals for communication, training, or public-facing content.
• Must have personal access to all necessary tools and software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, Figma)
• Ability to translate technical content into clean, visually engaging formats.
• Familiarity with institutional or organizational branding is a plus

Contract

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To improve the visibility, usability, and professional presentation of its reports and guidance products, the WHO AFRO EMP Team is seeking a motivated and creative Online Volunteer to support graphic design and visual communication efforts.

The assignment focuses on developing a high quality report product, including ability to re-use the template / style / look and feel for future EMP, ensuring long-term value for the team. The volunteer will work closely with AFRO communication focal points to ensure all design work aligns with WHO standards and meets the needs of internal and external audiences.

Under the supervision of the Project Lead, the Online Volunteer will:

The scope of work includes: ● Produce polished design and layout for WHO Report/Guidance in alignment with WHO branding guidelines and specifications. ● Application of a clean, professional editorial design style, ensuring consistency in typography, headings, tables, and call-outs. ● Layout of all supplied content without altering the structure or logic of the text. ● Delivery of a first laid-out version for WHO review and feedback. ● Incorporation of up to two rounds of revisions based on consolidated WHO comments. ● Submission of final, publication-ready files.

Finalized draft content will be supplied by WHO in editable format prior to the commencement of design. Limited new graphics, figures, or illustrations will be required as part of this assignment due to the tight timeline.

Expected results

1. Print-ready and web-optimized PDF files, along with open design files as per WHO specifications

• Educational background in a related field • Experience in graphic design or visual communication • 2–3 years of hands-on experience producing visuals for communication, training, or public-facing content. • Must have personal access to all necessary tools and software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, Figma) • Ability to translate technical content into clean, visually engaging formats. • Familiarity with institutional or organizational branding is a plus

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