Visual Communicatoin Design/Internet Services
Create engaging visual materials to amplify humanitarian messages
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Overview
Create engaging visual materials to amplify humanitarian messages
You have:
- A first-level university degree in graphic design, marketing, communications or related field is required.
- A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design, branding, marketing, information and communication technology, social media, or related area is required.
- Experience with Adobe software, including Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop is required.
- Experience with development of templates and guidelines on digital tools is required.
- Experience in web design UX/UI and knowledge of Figma is desirable.
- Experience in the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.
- Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Contract
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Result of Service
Engaging visual materials, such as interactive websites and animations, that amplify humanitarian messages, support OCHA's outreach, and enhance awareness of complex issues for a more effective emergency response
Work Location
Hybrid: The position is predominantly remote but may require on-site presence in OCHA NY for certain project-specific engagements as necessary.
Expected duration
15 Feb. - 31 May 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Visual Communication Designer will be responsible for the following:
• Standardized templates for business cards and email signatures, OCHA PowerPoint Presentations, brochures, posters, and social media assets.
• Support Pooled Funds report template including redesigning lay-out, chart templates, annual report launch and distribution, social media templates; support field office graphics consultation, funds promotion, creating infographics, logos and preparing graphics for web.
• Develop high-quality visualization information products and participate in information management.
• Design interactive websites and animations.
• Maintain brand consistency: Ensure that all visual materials produced adhere to OCHA's branding guidelines, maintaining consistency in design elements, color schemes, and typography to strengthen OCHA's visual identity.
• Stay updated on design trends and technologies.
Qualifications/special skills
A first-level university degree in graphic design, marketing, communications or related field is required.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in graphic design, branding, marketing, information and communication technology, social media, or related area is required.
Experience with Adobe software, including Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop is required.
Experience with development of templates and guidelines on digital tools is required.
Experience in web design UX/UI and knowledge of Figma is desirable.
Experience in the UN Common System or other comparable international organization is desirable.
Languages
For the position advertised, fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Within the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Branch, the Donor Visibility Unit (DVU) leads donor visibility & recognition efforts for a broad range of donors and partners who support humanitarian action through OCHA and the Pooled Funds. Promoting the value of flexible funding, DVU helps donors illustrate the value of their support by producing compelling human stories, high quality reports and infographics to showcase impact and results.
The Strategic Communications Branch (SCB) is OCHA's communications and public advocacy team supporting headquarters and field operations in public outreach on humanitarian action. The Design and Multimedia Unit (DMU) of the Strategic Communications Branch (SCB) leads the development of OCHA's visual information services and products.
The consultant will work with the DVU and the DMU under the supervision of the respective Heads of Unit.
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
| Can you give an example of a time you created a branding template and how it was received? | This question evaluates your experience in branding and designing templates. | Share a specific project that highlights your design process and the impact of your work. |
| Describe a project where you had to maintain brand consistency across various mediums. | The interviewer wants to understand your ability to adhere to branding guidelines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with the latest design trends and apply them to your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you find most effective for creating animations and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a situation where you had to redesign a visual product based on feedback? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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