Graphic design for MINURSO Newsletter

Support graphic design for MINURSO Newsletter and social media.

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UN MINURSO - United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Tuesday 18 Jun 2024 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support graphic design for MINURSO Newsletter and social media.

You have:

  • Professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing Newsletter layouts.
  • In-depth knowledge of graphic design applications.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong, demonstrated creativity.
  • Good knowledge of the UN, peace operations, and gender-related issues.
  • The Volunteer will provide her/his own equipment which should include a laptop computer, design software(s) and a smartphone.

Contract

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Duties and Responsibilities: The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara (MINURSO) has moved to a new digital approach in its Strategic Communications in order to communicate internally and externally on the activities and work of the Mission. The Volunteer will continue to support graphic content production in support of implementing MINURSO Communications Strategy 2023/24 and will work under the guidance of the Public Information Officer of MINURSO. All work will be delivered through electronic submission to the Public Information Officer of MINURSO. She/he will focus on the following areas of work: · Develop a design and reusable framework for an internal newsletter “Acacia”.

We are looking for an Online Volunteer who under the guidance of Public Information Officer (PIO) and in close collaboration with the communications team support us by producing social media products and the second support in issuing the second edition of the MINURSO internal Newsletter. In particular, the Online Volunteer is asked to: - Develop the second edition of the internal Newsletter under the guidance of the PIO - Create draft design based on requirements and discuss with focal point/ communications team; - Develop the design according to agreed requirements.

The design/layout should follow our corporate design guidelines which will be shared with the Online Volunteers in advance.

The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the team at MINURSO and learn about the ways in which graphic design can support working for peace.

Candidates should have professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing Newsletter layouts, and must have in-depth knowledge of graphic design applications, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong, demonstrated creativity.

· Good knowledge of the UN, peace operations, and gender-related issues.

· The Volunteer will provide her/his own equipment which should include a laptop computer, design software(s)

and a smartphone.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline for a design project? This question assesses your time management and prioritization skills in a design context. Provide a specific example where you managed a deadline effectively and discuss the results.
How would you ensure that a newsletter follows corporate design guidelines? Interviewers want to understand your attention to detail and adherence to branding standards. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to generate creative ideas for graphic design? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you collaborated with a team on a design project. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle constructive criticism of your designs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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