Layout and Graphic Designer
Create infographics and layout documents for the Integrated programme on hazardous chemicals.
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Overview
Create infographics and layout documents for the Integrated programme on hazardous chemicals.
You have:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to graphic design.
- Two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
- Experience working in/with UN agencies or with Minamata Convention issues is an advantage.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Experience working on chemicals and waste management topics is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
Original infographics are prepared on the Integrated programme (IP) on eliminating hazardous chemicals from supply chains. Launch report and project steering committee report of the IP is prepared with full layout, graphic design figures or infographics developed. Original infographics are prepared on the topic of mercury pollution, including e.g., artisanal and small-scale gold mining and its overlap with biodiversity and mercury containing skin lighting products.
Work Location
Home based - Working remotely
Expected duration
85 days in 6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
The tasks and responsibilities of the Individual contractor will be as follows: • Creation of a visual concept and a layout template for the IP Launch report and project steering committee report. • Final layout of the documents completed with changes from the report editors and internal reviews. • Creation of Integrated Programme infographics. • Creation of mercury pollution infographics, illustrations, and communication briefs related to mercury is skin lightening products and Global Mercury Partnership. • Coordinate deliverables and timeline with the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. • Design, produce, and submit the listed deliverables as conceptualized and agreed with the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. • All deliverables in pdf and raw files must be submitted and be adaptable for social media. In addition, the ICA will provide further support as required and requested by the Programme Management Officer.
Qualifications/special skills
• Academic: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field related to graphic design. Two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. Experience working in/with UN agencies or with Minamata Convention issues is an advantage. Experience working on chemicals and waste management topics is desirable.
Languages
o English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a graphic design project you worked on that involved multiple revisions. | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to handle feedback and change requests in design projects. | Share a specific example, focusing on how you adapted your design based on the feedback received. |
| How do you ensure that your designs are effective for both print and digital media? | This question evaluates your understanding of design requirements across different platforms. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have incorporated client feedback into your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you prefer to use for graphic design and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage tight deadlines while maintaining quality in your designs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you had to create infographics. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does research play in your graphic design process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how your designs can help communicate complex topics like mercury pollution? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 24 days ago
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