Graphic Designer for UNCRR

Result of Service The overall objective of the assignment is to creatively design, develop the layout and provide the final, designed version of the 2022 UN Country Results Report for Bahrain (UNCRR) in English and Arabic in PDF for web and print and editable source files. The layout and design shall be developed in such a way as to make the document easy to read and understand by the external audience. The designed version of the document shall be as much as possible self-explanatory through different creative methods, including infographics, icons, and other design elements.

Work Location Remotely

Expected duration 1.5 Months

Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Economist/Team Leader a.i. and the Development Coordination Officer in the Bahrain RCO, the IC will:

(1) Provide a final design template (layout and graphic design mockup) for the 2022 UN Country Results Report for Bahrain (UNCRR), English and Arabic versions, with design elements including the cover page, end page, headings and subheadings, thematic theme, etc. approved by Bahrain RCO.

(2) Once the template is approved, provide the designed English version of the UNCRR based on the approved deign template and using the Bahrain RCO provided content.

(3) Once the English version of the UNCRR is completed, assist in ensuring that the design elements are properly aligned, make any final adjustments as required, and provide the final designed English version of the UNCRR both in PDF and in an editable format.

(4) Following the completion of the English UNCRR version and with prior consultation with Bahrain RCO on Arabic fonts, update all the graphical elements of the UNCRR with the Arabic translation, which will be provided by the Bahrain RCO, make any necessary adjustments to the design elements to ensure that they are properly aligned to the content in Arabic, and provide the designed Arabic version of the UNCRR.

(5) Once the Arabic version of the UNCRR is completed, assist in ensuring that the design elements are properly aligned, make any final adjustments as required, and provide the final designed Arabic version of the UNCRR both in PDF and in an editable format.

Qualifications/special skills A Bachelor's degree in design or visual communications or a related field is required.

All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of two years of experience in graphic design or visual communications or a related field is required. Previous experience with designing UNCRR reports is required Previous experience working with UN entities and understanding of their communication requirements will be an advantage.

Languages Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is the working language of ESCWA.

For this position, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

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.