UNICEF Web Designer

1) Rationale and context of the assignment: UNICEF NYHQ is in need of consultant services to provide innovative and versatile interactive designs in order to complete multiple web projects. The consultant will modify and create clean, branded, and user-friendly design solutions for the UNICEF website. The consultant will also design and implement promotional material and related products; modify and update existing designs; and undertake other web design work as assigned.

2) Responsibilities: • Working closely with supervisor and Web Design Team to create clean and innovative design solutions to address the needs of all global UNICEF websites (all languages) for all HQ division and field offices. • Prepare files for delivery, participate and coordinate design meetings, and work with project manager to define and document scope of design projects • Create graphics and templates for five languages websites (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic) • Interactive design and animation using Macromedia Flash. • Designs web graphics, pages and user interfaces for UNICEF intranet. • Conceptualize and create brand-consistent and innovative web products. • Participate in creative brainstorming sessions with ability to receive and provide design critiques. • Serve as design focal point on high profile projects. Provide design direction to freelancers and production teams. • Monitor evolution of web design standards; research and determine design guidelines and documentation. • Coordinate and implement creative aspect of large web projects from concept to completion. • Track day-to day job flow to ensure all jobs are completed on time. • Work with Web Development team to define and develop styles and functionalities using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. • Support Web Design team as needed. • Works to design and technical specification under tight deadlines, may be required to work weekends. • May be required to travel

3) Qualifications or specialized knowledge/ experience required: • Proven understanding of overall web design including usability, industry standards, architecture and navigation. • Professional graphic and web design experience with a portfolio demonstrating an ability to work with strong online brands. • Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS. • Expert knowledge of graphic design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. • Experience working with multilingual issues a plus, i.e.: right to left languages, localization, and accessibility. • Preference for experience creating effective and compelling design for non-profits or advocacy group. • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail.

How to apply:

Applicants MUST submit their resume and a signed & dated UNICEF P11 form (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc ) to ibisapplications@unicef.org ONLY. Please send details of the daily fee/rate in USD you are willing to accept for performance of this job. Do NOT contact anyone else within the agency regarding this posting. No phone calls please.