Map - GIS design for UNDP Sudan

Provide advanced graphic design support for UNDP maps

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Saturday 31 Jul 2021 at 11:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide advanced graphic design support for UNDP maps

You have:

  • Strong experience with Adobe Illustrator is required.
  • Advanced graphic design skills are essential for the role.
  • Experience with GIS and mapping is highly desired.
  • Strong command of English is required.

Contract

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UNDP Sudan is looking to better highlight its impact across various physical areas in Sudan. To do this, UNDP Sudan is looking for advanced graphic design volunteer support, taking established GIS files and templates, and utilizing Adobe Illustrator to create the required maps. The volunteer will work with UNDP Sudan's geospatial and communications team to produce 2-3 maps of Sudan. with different results, activities and figures overlaid across different geographic areas.

  • Art and design
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing

    In Sudan, UNDP responds to developmental challenges created by a lack of basic services, a history of prolonged conflict and on-going sporadic violence, significant national debt and economic challenges. With increasing areas of work, we have an increased need to visually demonstrate the work we do in different areas and locations. The contributions of volunteers will directly support UNDP Sudan's work, and its staff, assisting the people and Government of Sudan through their transition.

  • Volunteers: 2 needed

  • 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

    Volunteers MUST have very strong experience with Adobe Illustrator and advanced graphic design skills; experience with GIS/mapping is highly desired. A strong command of English is required.

  • Sudan

  • English

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with Adobe Illustrator and how you have used it in past projects? This question assesses the candidate's practical experience with the primary software required for the role. Highlight specific projects where you used Adobe Illustrator, mentioning the types of designs you created.
What techniques do you use to ensure accuracy in GIS mapping? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to maintaining quality in geospatial designs. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a particular graphic design project you're proud of. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle constructive criticism on your designs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging design problem you faced and how you solved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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