Graphic Designers, UNICEF Private Fundraising & Partnerships Division, Geneva, Switzerland

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Assignment

The Communication and Marketing section of UNICEF PFP seeks a Graphic Designer and information management professional to provide creative and compelling visual communication materials for different sections within the Division. The products produced will support the Global Brand Strategy and the Private Sector IMPACT Plan 2018 – 2021.

Assignment Tasks

Under the direction of the UNICEF Design Specialist and the Design Assistant, the consultant will undertake the following tasks in accordance with UNICEF’s Global Brand Guidelines and Graphics Manual:

Design reports, brochures, toolkits, newsletters, fact sheets, briefing notes, and other such publications to support the sections within the Division to communicate their content in the most effective and compelling way, applying the UNICEF brand guidelines throughout for consistency and coherence.

Design infographics, data visualization and factographs for print and/or digital platforms, including the Division’s intranet and social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter).

Design and layout Powerpoint presentations, as requested.

Source quality and most suitable photo and videos from the UNICEF database in line with the global guidelines.

Design logo and vector illustrations, as requested.

Produce geographic maps of countries and regions using latest technology and most up to date maps, as requested.

Design posters and graphic materials to support events, campaigns and meetings, as requested.

Liaise and coordinate the printing production of certain publications and materials.

Design and produce motion graphics, as requested.

Meet with project sponsors to agree on creative brief, timelines and deliverables.

Expected Deliverables

Quality designed products for various UNICEF sections within PFP, as requested, completed in line with UNICEF brand requirements and delivered within specified deadlines.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

University degree in graphic design or comparable academic qualifications

Relevant experience

At least five years of professional graphic design experience

Good portfolio of design work

Ability to follow creative briefs and produce accurate artwork which is in line with the UNICEF brand guidelines

Experience of working for an international organization or an NGO is desirable

Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products, such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Good working knowledge of Powerpoint and other Office platforms

Ability to translate data into compelling infographics

Good working knowledge of Geographic mapping software such as GIS

Ability to deliver products on time and within budget

Experience of working with printing and production companies

Languages

Good command of written and spoken English

Good understanding of French and Spanish

Competencies of Successful Candidate

To view our competency framework, please click here.

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

IMPORTANT

Consultants would be expected to provide all necessary equipment, hardware and software needed for completion of jobs assigned. Design services will be delivered on an on request basis and paid by daily rate upon successful completion of each assignment as certified by the requesting section. Payment may be done on a monthly basis based on submission of a monthly invoice.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=505874