Graphic Designer (Retainer - Roster Recruitment)

Contract

This is a IICA-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-1 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

IF INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, MAKE SURE TO UPLOAD YOUR GRAPHIC'S PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION OR SHARE A LINK TO YOUR GRAPHIC'S PORTFOLIO WITHIN YOUR PROFILE

UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Secretariat (STBP) as of 1 January 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland. The vision of the Stop TB Partnership is to realize the goal of elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB by ensuring that every TB patient has access to effective diagnosis, treatment and cure; stopping transmission of TB; reducing the inequitable social and economic toll of TB; and developing and implementing new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies. The Stop Partnership is uniquely positioned to support the development and further implementation by partners of the current and future Global Plan, acting as a coordinator and catalyst for the range of partners engaged in the fight against TB.

Founded in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership's mission is to serve every person who is vulnerable to TB and ensure that high-quality treatment is available to all who need it. Stop TB partners include international and technical organizations, government programmes, research and funding agencies, foundations, NGOs, civil society and community groups and the private sector.

The Communications Team provides writing, editing and strategic communications services to teams across the Secretariat to support delivery of the Operational Strategy. The team works to coordinate global advocacy efforts and put TB on the agenda of political decision makers and key stakeholders.

One of the core areas of work of Stop TB Partnership is advocacy and communication for the global fight against TB which requires design work on infographics, publications, etc. In this regard, the incumbents selected for the roster will work with the in-house Graphic Designer on design work, cultivating and improving the digital brand of STBP and keeping it relevant to new media outlets as well as in the more traditional ones.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Stop TB in-house Graphic Designer, the incumbents will be part of a roster of graphic designers (retainers) ready to provide design work when needed. The main functions of the Graphic Designers in the roster are:

• Design and layout in Adobe Creative Suite (lnDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc) as well as with Microsoft applications (Word, and PowerPoint) and ideally with good knowledge of Google-suite applications.
• Presenting ideas and concepts to the supervisor, depending on the design assignment requested.
• Producing clear, concise and vivid materials that convey key messages to target audiences.
• Develop visual identities for key projects or programs.
• Develop infographics, charts, graphics, and tables.
• Create visuals and graphics for the organization’s website and social media.
• Select colors, images, text styles, and layout according to UNOPS / STBP brand guidelines.
• Amend the design based on feedback/recommendations from the supervisor.
• Work on exporting print-ready PDFs for professional printing and interactive PDFs for digital reading.

Monitoring & Progress Controls:

Under the supervision of the in-house Graphic Designer, the rostered consultant - once engaged for an assignment - will regularly report on the advancement of the project based on agreed milestones. Frequency of reporting will be determined in the project assignment / proposal, pending the scope and amount of time required to complete the project.

The consultants in the roster, will receive a retainer contract with an agreed daily or hourly fee and with a maximum of 150 workdays or 1,200 hours within a specific period of time (under this contract consultants could be engaged from 0 to 150 days or 1,200 hours of work within a specific period of time).

The payment will be made after the consultant has completed the project or required project milestones approved by the in-house Graphic Designer. The process will also include an invoice (Certification of Payment) submission to UNOPS for further processing.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

**IF INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, MAKE SURE TO UPLOAD YOUR GRAPHIC'S PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION OR SHARE A LINK TO YOUR GRAPHIC'S PORTFOLIO WITHIN YOUR PROFILE

Education Requirements:**

Master's degree in graphic design, fine arts, marketing and advertising, media and communications or related area.

A Bachelor's degree in these fields with an additional 2 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's degree.

A Technical / Professional License or Diploma in Graphic Design with an additional 1 year of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a University degree.

A Technical / Professional Diploma in Graphic Design or related subjects with an additional 4 years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a University degree.

Professional Experience requirements: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in graphic design.

A graphics portfolio of work demonstrating a broad range of visual products targeted to specific audiences is required.

Knowledge of digital media, visual communications and interactive storytelling methods is highly desired.

Knowledge of video editing and motion graphics would be considered a strong asset.

An understanding of development, humanitarian or Global Health affairs would be considered an asset.

Language requirements: Fluency in English is a requirement, both written and spoken.

Knowledge of any other UNOPS Official language is desirable.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
2. Contract level: ICS-08 (IICA1 or LICA8)
3. Contract duration: The contract will be a retainer based contract with an amount of days or hours to work for UNOPS within a specific period of time (refer to the section on Monitoring and Progress controls for more detailed information).

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.