Graphic Designer
Design layouts for UN publications and advocacy materials
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Overview
Design layouts for UN publications and advocacy materials
You have:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- University degree and/or higher education in communication technology with specialization in graphic design would be an asset.
- 3 years of work experience is required.
- Experience in data visualization and in developing graphic designs for publications and advocacy materials is required.
- Experience with producing publications within the UN system is an advantage.
- Good command of English is required.
Result of Service Objective: Reach a wider audience for the programme entitled ‘Getting everyone in the picture: strengthening civil registration and vital statistics systems in Asia and the Pacific’ (Data for Health Initiative)
Deliverables: Develop two draft designs for selection and submit the final design for Legal Identification paper, Death registration paper, 4 Business Process Improvement (BPI) short profiles.
Work Location Home based
Expected duration 20/11/22-30/12/22
Duties and Responsibilities The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote inclusive economic, social and environmental development and support regional cooperation and integration in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat, is to support its membership, through its analytical, normative and technical cooperation, to respond to the development priorities.
As part of ESCAP role in supporting SDG implementation in the region, ESCAP Statistics Division has developed statistical methods and tools to assess progress at the regional and sub-regional levels and is leading the regional initiative to ‘Get Every One in the Picture’. To support these activities, the programme entitled ‘Getting Every One in the Picture: strengthening civil registration and vital statistics systems in Asia and the Pacific’ is receiving funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
A wide variety of activities are being implemented under this programme at national, subregional, and regional levels to facilitate the SDG monitoring and the implementation of the regional initiative. Therefore, to reach a wide audience, ESCAP is seeking an individual contractor to undertake the following tasks under thedirect supervision of the Chief of the Population and Social Section.
- Develop two draft layout designs for selection for Legal Identification paper (40 pages), Death registration paper (20 pages), 4 Business Process Improvement (BPI) short profiles (2 pages each) by using the existing ‘Get Every One in the Picture’ design elements including icons, backgrounds, color schemes, etc.
- Submit the final design for Legal Identification paper, Death registration papers, 4 Business Process Improvement (BPI) papers with selected layout design and infographic. The total estimated number of pages are 70
The incumbent can refer to the existing designs that are available in the website (www.getinthepicture.org) and existing reports of Get Every One in the Picture: i) Midterm report (https://getinthepicture.org/midterm-report and ii) Assessment, Analysis and Redesign of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Processes-Maldives (https://getinthepicture.org/resource/assessment-analysis-and-redesign-civil-registration-and-vital-statistics-processes). Design elements will also be provided by the ESCAP team in .ai and .pdf format.
Qualifications/special skills - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - University degree and/ higher education in communication technology with specialization in graphic design would be an asset. - 3 Years of work experience - Experience in data visualization and in developing graphic designs for publications and advocacy materials. - Experience with producing publications within the UN system is an advantage.
Languages Have a good command of English.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to design a publication under tight deadlines? | This question assesses your time management and design skills under pressure. | Share specific examples highlighting your ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining design quality. |
| What tools do you use for graphic design, and why do you prefer them? | This question evaluates your familiarity with design software and methodologies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure your designs communicate the intended message effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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