Graphic Design Consultant (ROSTER)
Support HR communications through graphic design initiatives
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Overview
Support HR communications through graphic design initiatives
You have:
- University degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related design fields.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Highly developed design skills, demonstrated in your portfolio of recent work.
- Proficiency with contemporary design and design/prototyping tools.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud products: XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
- Excellent knowledge of English; good working knowledge of a second UN language (preferably French, Spanish, or Arabic) is desirable.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Creativity and willingness to receive constructive feedback.
- Ability to work creatively within branding guidelines.
- Knowledge of motion graphics desirable.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Job Title: Graphic Design Consultant (ROSTER)
Type of Contract: Consultant
Division: Human Resources Division (HRM)
Duty Station (City, Country): To be confirmed (Rome HQ, Italy or Remote Working)
Duration: To be confirmed
THE ROSTER WILL HAVE A VALIDITY OF TWO YEARS****.
During this period shortlisted candidates may receive one (or multiple) requests for interview for a position as a Graphic Designer.
INCLUSION IN THE ROSTER DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY FUTURE CONTRACTUAL RELATION WITH WFP.
Candidates who will be placed in the roster will not be considered by WFP on a retainer or waiting contract with the Organization
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Human Resources Division (HRM) of the United Nations World Food Programme looks after the more than 22,000 employees of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Effective communications, including design and user experience (UX), are essential to make sure our initiatives are effectively communicated to our colleagues around the world and to achieve a high level of engagement.
To meet growing demand for this work, we are looking for graphic design talent that can support us in a range of areas. The incumbent may be assigned to support work for the HRM division overall, and/or specific initiatives driven by the different branches within the HR division. Regarding the below accountabilities/responsibilities, those listed below are indicative and a more specific TOR would eventually be developed once candidates are recruited from the roster.
ACCOUNTABITLITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting HR campaigns through the production of visual assets (videos, PPTs, infographics, animations, intranet pages, documents and publications) as requested.
- Working with project leads, other communications specialists and subject-matter experts to develop and support communications plans to roll out HR initiatives.
- Adhere closely to HRM brand identity and WFP branding guidance.
- In close collaboration with a team of developers and a visual designer, contribute to the UI/UX design and development of new tools and the visual improvement of existing tools.
- Contribute to additional initiatives and/or HR campaigns as required.
DELIVERABLES QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
As this is a call for roster applications, exact deliverables will be set for individual contracts.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related design fields.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience collaborating in multicultural and diverse teams.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Highly developed design skills, demonstrated in your portfolio of recent work.
- Proficiency with contemporary design and design/prototyping tools.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud products: XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
- Creativity and willingness to receive constructive feedback.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work creatively within branding guidelines.
- Knowledge of motion graphics desirable.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English. Good working knowledge of a second UN language preferably French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, 2 December 2022
REF.: VA No. 178303
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you had to meet tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality design? | This question assesses your time management and quality assurance skills under pressure. | Focus on specific examples, mentioning the project details, your process, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach receiving constructive feedback on your designs? | Interviewers want to understand your openness to critique and improvement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you collaborated with a diverse team. How did you ensure effective communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you prefer for graphic design and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you show us your portfolio and explain your design process for a specific project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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