Social Media and Graphic Design Support

Volunteering

Overview

Support the OHCHR Regional Office for Southern Africa in graphic design and communications tasks.

You have:

• A degree in graphic design or related field is considered an asset.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in multimedia and communication.
• Professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing document layouts.
• In-depth knowledge of graphic design applications and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in video editing and motion graphics animation would be considered an asset.
• Strong background in media and communications tools with an emphasis on communication campaigns is an advantage.

Contract

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The Online volunteer will support the OHCHR Regional Office for Southern Africa in fulfilling its annual workplan and strategic plan with a focus on strengthening its organizational effectiveness with respect to communications and advocacy. The Online Volunteer for Graphics Design Support will play a key role in creating impactful visual assets that amplify the work undertaken by the office. Working closely with the Public Information Officer (PIO), the volunteer will help ensure cohesive and effective messaging across platforms. This assignment also offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications within a UN agency and enhance communication collaboration skills across ROSA pillars. Reporting to the PIO, the selected candidate will design assets for social media, websites and publication design and layout for ROSA projects.

• Create draft / design up to two social media posts per day, based on requirements and as discussed with focal point/ communications team.

• Develop three designs per week, based on requirements and as discussed according to agreed requirements; and

• Assist to develop two social media messaging per day in collaboration with PIO and other OHCHR staff members.

• A degree in graphic design or related field is considered an asset with at least two years of relevant professional experience in multi-media and communication.

• Candidate should have professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing document layouts, and must have in-depth knowledge of graphic design applications, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in video editing and motion graphics animation would be considered an asset.

• A strong background in media and communications tools with an emphasis on communication campaigns is an advantage.

• The design/layout should follow OHCHR design style guide which will be shared with the Online Volunteers in advance.

• The Online Volunteer/s may have the opportunity to build connections with the Communications teams at OHCHR and learn about the ways in which graphic design can increase the visibility of successful interventions.

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