Graphic Designer (only PNG nationals to apply)

Contract

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UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive, and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, COMMUNICATION

With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Papua New Guinea Country Office (PNG CO) requires a Graphic Designer to facilitate and provide graphic design services to support advocacy and communication objectives for the organisation.

There is an ongoing and growing requirement for the production of high-quality communication, advocacy and visibility communication products to support and promote key children’s issues with policy makers, media, donors, partners and the public at large.

These high-quality content packages include design packages, advocacy toolkits, photo packages, human interest stories, short videos that document UNICEF supported programmes that can be disseminated through different channels including website, social media networks, partner networks and donor reports.

Graphic Design

• Design and layout communication products using existing content and newly developed graphic work for banners, posters, brochures, one-pagers etc (this list is not exhaustive)
• Design and layout partner documents, visibility material
• Support the design of user-friendly presentations
• Design reader friendly social media content and cards to support social media and U-report engagements
• Create graphics including but not limited to charts

Communication Support

• Provide photography and basic videography support
• Support and ensure UNICEF visibility at events when required

As a champion for every child, you will have…

• A strong creative graphic design background with more than five years of experience is required:
• Minimum of at least 5 years of relevant professional work
• Demonstrated knowledge of using different publishing software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High ethical standards and understanding of sensitivities pertaining to child-related/child rights issues
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organisation.
• Previous experience of working with the UN and or international NGO would be an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability.

This position is a short-term assignment and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent post with the organization.

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or orientation).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.