Graphic Design Specialist

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

Overview

Support OCHA and partners in information management and design for humanitarian response.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Information Management, Information Systems or any other related field to the post description field.
• A high level of proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
• Experience in managing and/or maintaining content management systems is desirable.
• Progressive responsible professional experience in graphic design, content management systems, information management, data visualization, product development or related field, preferably in a humanitarian and/or development context is desirable.
• Experience working with the UN or international organizations is desirable.

Contract

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The position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Ukraine. OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat, responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts.

OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Information Management Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Graphic Design Specialist :

• Supports UN OCHA and the United Nations system, as well as partner organizations to establish and prepare information products to facilitate coordination of- and advocate for- the humanitarian response in Ukraine, and delivery of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC), including support to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund; • Provides graphic design support in the development of information products, including reports, one-page snapshots, presentations, standalone info-graphics, and online products. • Supports strategic and operational decision-making by processing and analyzing data on the humanitarian situation and response, for data visualization; • Supports the management and visualization of content in the main CMS platforms for the response, including Relief Web. Response and Humanitarian Action. • Maintains good relationships with the various entities to promote strong client engagement, data sharing and transparency; • Develops strong links with information management focal points in other organizations to help clusters identify their priority information requirements and to promote coordination and information sharing among organizations. • Works closely with IM team, UNOCHA staff and humanitarian partners to promote information product design standards; • Supports in maintaining a catalogue of coordination products, including meeting schedules, contact lists and related information products; • Produce articles and presentations on UNV, UN Volunteer success stories; • Any other related tasks that may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

13. Results/expected outputs:

• As an active OCHA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, and client-friendly support is rendered to OCHA and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • High-quality OCHA information products, including reports, snapshots, presentations, and other standalone info-graphics; • Consistent graphical design and branding of all products in accordance with global- and country-level standards, guidelines and best practice, including static and online products such as Power BI dashboards; • High-quality publications such as Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, periodic monitoring reports, as well as other supporting products for the Humanitarian Programme Cycle; • Content on ReliefWeb.Response and Humanitarian Action is up-to-date and rendered according to global and country-level standards; focal points for managing content in ReliefWeb.Responders are trained and supervised in the management of content. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Integrity • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Working in Teams

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Information Management, Information Systems or any other related field to the post description field.

• A high level of proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is required; • Experience in managing and/or maintaining content management systems is desirable; • Progressive responsible professional experience in graphic design, content management systems, information management, data visualization, product development or related field, preferably in a humanitarian and/or development context is desirable. • Experience working with the UN or international organizations is desirable.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist >> USD 1690

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy, with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of USD 1690 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV-provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.

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