Graphic Designer
Design appealing graphics and layouts for humanitarian information products.
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Overview
Design appealing graphics and layouts for humanitarian information products.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in graphic design, communication, journalism, international relations, public relations or related field.
- A minimum of three years of experience with graphic design is required.
- Experience working with humanitarian flagship publications is desired.
- Experience working within the UN common system, or a similar international organization is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Result of Service * Ensuring the high-quality layout of thematic and allocation/geographic guidance and information products, encompassing charts, tables, and other visual elements. * Consistent design and layout maintained across all products
Work Location The job is remote based, but it requires adherence to New York office hours
Expected duration 1 Nov 23 - 28 Feb 24
Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief of the GLRS and in close collaboration with the GLRS, CERF, CBPF teams, responsibilities of the graphic designer will include: - Designing and leading the lay-out of guidance notes, and time-critical geographic-focused information products. - Support the promotion and advocacy of the OCHA-managed pooled funds, including creating infographics, and preparing graphics for CERF and CBPF websites. - Creating visually appealing and coherent layouts for information products to effectively convey messages to donors and partners, including the development of new and attractive designs. - Ensuring quality control of all visuals of these information products. - Ad hoc design support
Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in graphic design, communication,¿journalism,¿international relations, public relations or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.¿ A minimum of three years of experience with graphic design is¿required Experience working with humanitarian flagship publications is desired Experience working within the UN common system, or a similar international organization is desirable.
Languages English and French are working languages in the United Nations. For this job opening, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
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 project where you had to create a layout for a published document? | This question evaluates your practical experience in layout design. | Discuss a specific project, the challenges you faced, and the solutions you implemented. |
| How do you ensure consistency in design across multiple products? | This question assesses your attention to detail and design principles. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline for a graphic design project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What software tools are you proficient in for graphic design? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach creating infographics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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