Graphics Designers

Result of Service •The incumbent is responsible for providing advice, creative ideas, implementing graphic designs jobs for client projects and creatively designing and laying out high quality information materials and print media projects in form of publications, posters, newsletters, brochures, banners and other related jobs as required. He/she is also expected to complete projects in a timely manner, once specifications have been agreed upon. In addition, follow up to set guidelines and procedures governing publications at ECA.

Work Location Addis Ababa

Expected duration Six (6) months with a possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Production Services Unit (PSU), and direct supervision of the Publications Officer, Printing, Distribution & Desktop Publishing Unit in the Publications and Conference Management Section, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

•Participates in initial meetings with clients to discuss potential design projects, e.g. substantive content, communication objectives, media (including electronically published products) and design options, technical specifications, schedules/deadlines, etc. - Independently undertakes design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of ECA-sponsored activities (e.g. major conferences, observances, events and campaigns, etc.); conceptualizes and develops design proposals for review by clients, which may include photographic, illustrative or more abstract graphic solutions. These tasks are achieved by using the appropriate graphic software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat for final page imposition before film out putting. •Edits photographs/text/graphics/artwork, changes image size, resolutions and cropping. Choose colour modes converting images from one colour to another convert to indexes colour (CMYK, RGB), make colour and tonal adjustment checking scan quality and tonal range, setting colour the highlights and shadow values, adjusting the colour balance, moving and deleting images, grouping and ungrouping objects, modifying shapes and image sharpening. •Completes daily production statistical information and other duties as directed by the Chief, or the Production Officer. •Provides guidance and support throughout the project production process; coordinates and follows-up with clients and other relevant parties (e.g. copy and proofreaders, production staff, library and cartography staff, etc.) and ensures that project in on schedule. •Prepares all approved designs in electronic format for final review and printing; reviews color and print proofs as required. •Performs other related work as required

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Diploma in Graphics Arts/Design from recognized college is an advantage. Experience: Seven years of relevant experience in publications production including desktop publishing, graphic design and layout, or related area. Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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.