Graphic Design Consultancy

Desired Competencies, technical background and experience

•  A first-level university degree in a related field
•  A minimum of two years’ relevant professional work experience in graphic design: Print, web, graphics for social media, infographics, large-format graphics and various other collateral materials, video a plus.
•  Knowledge of relevant computer software, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with a thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), HTML, and motion graphics/animation
•  General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form
•  Proven ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information
•  Strong planning and organizational skills
•  Proven ability to work as part of a team and familiarity with UNICEF programmes is a plus
•  Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

 Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

•  Care
•  Respect
•  Integrity
•  Trust
•  Accountability
•  Sustainability

Scope of Work

The Consultant will be supervised by the Regional Chief of Communication, however s/he will have interaction with technical focal points within ESARO. The Consultant’s main tasks will be to:

•  Conceive, design and produce visual communication materials, including briefs and short reports, that illustrate and enhance communication around UNICEF’s work and issues affecting children;
•  Develop infographics for online outlets and donors;
•  Provide all materials to UNICEF ESARO on a hard drive and/or uploaded onto public drive; and
•  Provide inputs into strategies to disseminate infographics and other visual material on digital and social media.
•  The material will be compiled following the UNICEF technical and ethical guidelines. The material will be distributed internally at UNICEF and externally with partners for advocacy purposes, to both traditional and social media outlets.