Junior Graphic Designer Consultant

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Job Title: Junior Graphic designer Consultant

Type of Contract: Short term Junior Consultant

Division: HR Career Management Branch (HRMTC)

Duty Station (City, Country): Rome HQ, Italy / or remotely

Duration: 6 months with provision for extension of another 5 months (based on acceptable performance)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP’s dedication to those it serves requires excellence in the competence, skills, and ethical conduct of its workforce. To support this, the HR Career Management Branch (HRMTC) plays a key role given its mandate of being responsible for performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, career management, and WFP’s internal promotion system.

To support the Branch in achieving its goals, we are currently seeking to fill a junior graphic designer consultancy vacancy.

ACCOUNTABITLITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. In close collaboration with a team of designers and colleagues within HRMTC, deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated designs including but not limited to infographics, tools, templates, brochures, banners, posters, flyers, charts, reports and animations, in line with WFP's corporate branding guidelines;
2. Contribute to the development and updates of the design for programmes, initiatives and publications based on HRMTC's new branding look and feel;
3. Provide support, as required, on graphic design/comms needs to to all HRMTC teams. This includes new initiatives while also supporting recurring core initiatives;
4. Follow through the design process for print collateral, liaising with external parties for final production;
5. As required, create animations and edit videos as part of upcoming comms campaigns;
6. Propose innovative and creative solutions to enhance communication initiatives managed by the Branch;
7. Assist with other projects and initiatives within the team, as required.

DELIVERABLES QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Timely support provided as required for different teams within the branch

2. Supported updated design of existing HRMTC online and print materials

3. Design support provided for continued activation of Leadership Framework

4. Supported development of required design elements for the Career Resource Center Programme toolkit and the Critical Skills Academy

5. Contributed to development of updated materials for the International Professional Promotion process

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Bachelor's University Degree in Graphic Design or any other relevant field

Experience:

2-3 years of work experience in graphic design for print and digital media, with a strong portfolio.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in adobe creative suite but not limited to Acrobat, AI, PS, ID, XD, AE

• Strong animation, and video editing skills

• Strong, conceptual thinker who possesses a wide range of design capabilities including a solid background in print, branding, typography, retail graphics and web design experience

• Strong knowledge of current and emerging design trends with a creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense

• Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large design projects, from proposal to final product under the supervision of the project manager

• Detail orientated designer who can make creative decisions.

• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities.

• Highly organized, with excellent communication and written skills.

• Ability to interact comfortably with different levels of management and functional teams and is a great team player.

• Proficient in Microsoft software like PowerPoint and Word.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English. Good working knowledge of a second UN language preferably French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, 23 September 2022

REF.: VA No. 172971

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.