Graphic Designer

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

Overview

Design layout and produce the Fund’s Annual Report and visibility materials.

You have:

• Proven graphic designing experience.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
• Familiarity with Canva design software.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with UN branding and reporting standards.
• Experience working with development organizations or on large-scale reports.
• A degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Professional experience in document and publication design, including previous work producing high-quality reports, infographics, and layouts for organizations.
• Proficiency in design software and platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Strong data visualization skills and experience in developing interactive online reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Sinhala or Tamil is required.

Contract

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The UN Sri Lanka SDG Multi-Partner Trust Fund (hereinafter referred to as the Sri Lanka SDG Fund OR Fund) was established in mid-2020 to support the 2030 Agenda and accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs. It directly contributes to the broader goals agreed with the Government as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).

The new Cooperation Framework is the first country-wide planning document based on the 2019 UN Development System Reform, which introduced a new generation of more accountable and cohesive United Nations Country teams and a reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system with an independent and empowered Resident Coordinator.

Since the new Cooperation Framework, the Fund’s programming priorities are under regular review to ensure they remain highly relevant to the country’s evolving priorities and context, as mandated in global agreements setting up multi-partner trust funds.

The Fund includes two windows: peacebuilding and resilience, with priorities fully aligned with the SDGs and UNSDCF, to reduce inequalities and leave no one behind, by:

1. Sustaining peace to reduce the risk of conflict relapsing or resurfacing. These measures include strengthening national capacities at all levels for conflict management and laying the foundation for sustainable peace and development.

2. Enhancing resilience including accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation.

The Sri Lanka SDG Fund is hosted by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Further information about the Sri Lanka SDG Fund can be accessed at the following link: https://mptf.undp.org/fund/lkp00

The Secretariat of the Sri Lanka SDG Fund is responsible for preparing the Fund’s Annual Narrative Progress Report (hereinafter referred to as the Annual Report). The Annual Report presents the key results achieved through projects implemented under the Fund’s two thematic windows and highlights their contribution and impact towards sustainable development outcomes in Sri Lanka.

In addition, the Fund Secretariat is responsible for undertaking visibility and communication activities at the Fund level to showcase results, promote transparency and accountability, and strengthen engagement with stakeholders and partners.

Under the overall guidance of the Sustainable Development Fund Manager, and under the direct supervision of, and in close consultation with, the Peacebuilding Window Coordinator and the Resilience Window Coordinator, this UN Volunteer will be responsible for the design, layout, and production of the following:

• Fund’s Annual Report 2025 o Propose at least three innovative design concepts for the Annual Report, from which the Fund Secretariat will select the preferred option. o Develop layouts, graphics, text and visuals design of the report in line with the selected concept and applicable United Nations and Sri Lanka SDG Fund’s branding and communication guidelines. o Integrate and appropriately position visual elements such as maps, infographics, charts, tables, and call-out boxes in consultation with the Fund Secretariat. o Incorporate feedback provided by the Fund Secretariat and revise the design accordingly. o Where relevant, work with the relevant window coordinators to reach out to communications colleagues of the RCO and UN agencies to source/develop material o Adapt the final design to formats suitable for both digital dissemination and print production

• Visibility material o One pager on M-GA Joint Programme o One pager on the One Registry Programme o One pager on Social Dialogue o One pager of Early Warning programming o One pager of Resettlement and Reintegration o One pager on Joint Programmes

• Compliance o Ensure adherence to UN branding guidelines, ensuring reports and visibility material are accessible, engaging, and appropriate for a diverse audience. o Incorporate revisions based on feedback from the Fund Secretariat. o The final products will be shared with a wide audience, including partners, counterparts, and the public, both in digital and print formats

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

o Proven graphic designing experience. o A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics. o Familiarity with Canva design software. o A keen eye for aesthetics and details. o Excellent communication skills. o Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. o Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. o Familiarity with UN branding and reporting standards. o Experience working with development organizations or on large-scale reports. o A degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. o Professional experience in document and publication design, including previous work producing high-quality reports, infographics, and layouts for organizations. o Proficiency in design software and platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva). o Strong data visualization skills and experience in developing interactive online reports. o Excellent verbal and written communication skills. o Working knowledge of Sinhala or Tamil is required.

Sri Lanka is an island nation located off the south coast of India. It’s home an estimated population of over 21 million people. It is a multi- ethnic, multicultural and multi- religious country. Colombo is situated in the Western Province of Sri Lanka and is the commercial capital of the country. The city is located on the west coast of the island, adjacent to the administrative capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Bandaranaike International Airport is located 35km from Colombo and is served by the main international airlines. Sri Lanka is a tropical country with moderate temperate and high humidity all throughout the year. Average temperature in Colombo ranges between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. The island experiences two main monsoon seasons, where heavy rainfalls occur, from May to August and October to January. Sri Lankan food is characterized by fragrant spices, all forms of coconut, and rice. Rice and curry are the main dishes. Sri Lankan cuisine tends to be quite spicy. There are hotels and other types of accommodation options available in Colombo. Supermarkets, banking and medical facilities are present within the city. Telephone and Internet service is widely available. Phone plans and data are inexpensive; however, you should not expect internet service to work consistently or at high speed. At present Sri Lanka is undergoing high inflation and an economic crisis. T public unrest and protests are common. The prices of common commodities fluctuate regularly, and shortages can also be experienced. Sri Lanka became a member of the United Nations on 14 December 1955.

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