Graphic Design, Layout and Data Visualization Consultant

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Background

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

To fulfil its mandate, the organization and offices work on various aspects of development with the aim of either drawing attention by providing evidence on the existence of a gender gap or directly implementing interventions geared towards closing the gender gap among other sectors, also in gender statistics.

Making Every Woman and Girl Count (Women Count) is UN Women’s gender data programme aimed at supporting countries in their efforts to generate data to inform policies and monitor the implementation of the gender equality-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other national policy priorities. The overall objective of the programme is to affect a radical shift in the production, availability, accessibility and use of quality data and statistics on key aspects of gender equality and women’s empowerment through three interlinked areas of work:

  1. Building a supportive policy and institutional environment for the localization and effective monitoring of the SDGs;
  2. Increasing the quality, comparability, and regularity of gender statistics to address national data gaps and meet reporting commitments under the SDGs; and
  3. Ensuring that gender statistics are accessible to users in governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to strengthen their policy and interventions.

UN Women in East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESA-RO) continues to be committed to bridge the gender data and analysis gaps as part of the UN’s ‘Leave No One Behind’ Agenda 2030 commitment and collaborate closely with other UN Agencies to advance the agenda of Gender Equality and Women Economic empowerment across all areas of work of the United Nations, regional entities, national governments, and other entities.

Women Count has a strong presence in the East African region, with the regional project for East and Southern Africa (ESA), and pathfinder projects underway in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. One of the outcomes of the Women Count project has been a significant increase in the availability of gender specific data across ESA.

With strong results emerging from programme implementation in Uganda and other countries in the region, it is important to capture, package and share results with key stakeholders as part of the reporting and communication process and disseminate them to industry stakeholders and the general public in a variety of formats and using diverse platforms.

By creatively packaging results and information from the programme and supporting dissemination to various key publics, the Graphic Design and Layout Consultant will contribute to achieving the three programme objectives stated above, and, more directly, Outcome 3: Gender statistics are accessible to all users (including governments, civil society, academia and private sector) and can be analyzed, communicated, and used to inform research, advocacy, policies and programmes, and promote accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective of the assignment

Provide advanced graphic design, layout, and gender data visualization services for a variety of gender statistics communication and knowledge products.

Scope of work

UN Women is looking for a local consultant who can provide expertise in graphic design, layout, and data visualization for its gender data products. The consultancy thus aims to:

  1. Provide expertise in repackaging new and existing evidence to help position and market UN Women as a thought leader in creating and disseminating quality knowledge on gender issues in the region;
  2. Expertly apply creative graphic elements and tools to support effective visual communication and the aesthetic expression of concepts and ideas and to render evidence-based information into user-friendly formats to influence understanding of gender issues and uptake and use of gender data and statistics;
  3. Apply specialized graphic design, layout, and data visualization expertise from a broad base of development communication experience to meaningfully contribute to recent and ongoing gender data and statistics communication initiatives in the region.

Specifically, the consultancy will serve to provide cutting-edge expertise for a raft of communication and knowledge products on gender statistics from the region. As such, activities envisaged under this consultancy include:

  1. Assisting in the conceptualization of innovative approaches to promote the uptake and use of gender data and statistics from a design and data visualization perspective and as part of overall support to the communication of gender data and statistics, strengthening the Women Count brand, and, by extension, UN Women’s position as an industry thought leader in gender data and statistics;
  2. Supporting the conceptualization and development of creative gender data and statistics products including customized templates, event and training materials, social media visuals, fliers and brochures, and related materials to deliver a clean and modern finish while maintaining both an authentic look and feel relatable to the region and integrity with regard to appropriate gender messaging;
  3. Conceptualizing and developing compelling infographics, illustrations and other visuals and graphics for diverse media including online, print, and social media platforms;
  4. Conceptualizing new designs and layouts for partner-led country reports and related products while showcasing partners’ visual identity and appropriately applying UN Women and Women Count visual identity;
  5. Design and layout of reports and other long-form products while ensuring attention to detail, consistent application of styles, and advising on overall optimal presentation of contents, including graphical elements, while strictly adhering to Women Count templates, visual identity, and overall brand guidelines where applicable;
  6. Assist in the conceptualization, design and development of non-typical gender data and statistics visualization products such as audio-visual materials, interactive toolkits, web pages, and high-level events from a graphic design and design technology perspective.

The Graphic Design, Layout and Data Visualization Consultant will report directly to the UN Women ESA-RO Statistics Specialist and work closely with the ESA-RO Reporting and Communications Specialist with some functional reporting to the Programme Specialist Gender Statistics in countries in the region. The ESA-RO Statistics Specialist, Reporting and Communications Specialist, and the respective Programme Specialist Gender Statistics for the country offices will provide feedback and technical support as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of innovative and creative visualization and other data and information presentation approaches while working closely with the UN Women ESA-RO Reporting and Communications Specialist;
  • Co-conceptualize and develop innovative approaches to promote uptake and use of gender data and statistics using a design and data visualization lens;
  • Develop and deliver world-class gender data and statistics products including infographics, partner-led country reports, high-level and other events, long-form products, and non-typical gender data and statistics visualization products.

Deliverables

  • Innovative and creative gender data and statistics products including data sheets, e-posters, and PowerPoint presentations listed above as a result of contributions to the conceptualization of innovative approaches to promote the uptake and use of gender data in the region;
  • Compelling infographics concepts and designs, delivered to completion in a variety of formats;
  • Creative social media graphics delivered for use of a variety of channels in the region;
  • Standalone and other designs and layouts for partner-led country reports and related products;
  • Well-designed, laid-out reports and other long-form products for the Women Count stable of set products;
  • Well-appointed non-typical gender data and statistics visualization products including audio-visual materials (including animations), interactive toolkits, web pages, and events as a result of contributions to the conceptualization, design, and development of related processes;
  • Other graphic design, layout, and data visualization products as needed.

Competencies

Core Values:

  • Respect for Diversity
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism

Core Competencies:

  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
  • Accountability
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leading by Example

Functional Competencies:

  • Expertise in graphic design, layout, and data visualization including conceptualizing and developing infographics;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate and secure buy-in for creative approaches to conceptualizing and developing gender data and statistics products;
  • Good understanding of new and emerging technologies and digital platforms for both conventional and contemporary information and knowledge products;
  • High attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics. This includes the ability to identify opportunities for improving the type and presentation of content for diverse data and statistics products for an added layer of innovation and quality assurance;
  • Creative flair and originality balanced with the ability to synthesize and accurately execute client briefs in close consultation with multiple internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to multitask under pressure while proactively communicating progress and any emerging constraints and maintaining a high level of responsiveness;
  • High level of leadership skills, initiative, and ability to work independently, often within tight timelines, to meet strict deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Multi-Media Design, Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field

Experience:

  • 10 years’ experience in creative graphic design and visualization at least eight of which should be in the field of international development with international or regional NGOs;
  • Experience conceptualizing, leading, and executing design and visualization for large, medium, and small-scale projects. Demonstrated expertise in developing long-form layouts and extensive knowledge of visual hierarchies;
  • Experience in developing conventional and new media such as infographics, illustrations, interactive toolkits, animations, and end-to-end publishing for diverse information and knowledge products;
  • Experience conceptualizing visual and graphics content in the field gender statistics, women’s empowerment, and gender equality is highly desirable;
  • Regional experience working with multiple stakeholders including government agencies;
  • Substantial experience working with UN agencies is highly desirable.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of another official UN language will be an asset.

UN WOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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