Visual Designer (Maternity cover)

The Communications Group (CG) provides communication support and services to UNOPS personnel and country and partnership offices around the world. CG develops communications strategies, policies, plans and channels based on communications needs and expectations; maintains and strengthens UNOPS corporate identity through official reporting to the Executive Board and other external communications, enabling accountability and transparency. CG communicates a clear direction and strategic focus, ensuring that the people of UNOPS understand and can demonstrate their contribution to its success, thus facilitating and encouraging the sharing of information, knowledge and best practices, consequently achieving dialogue throughout the organization.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Manager, the Visual Designer will support in producing and disseminating design materials about UNOPS for external audiences.

***This role is a maternity replacement that can start as early as August 2023, for a 10 month period, renewable based on performance and availability of funds.***

• Deliver creative graphics and technical solutions for all types of media, UX and UI.

• Design products and publications such as reports, brochures and graphics information and other materials in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Google business suite, adhering to the UNOPS brand manual.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the layout of reports and publications, the development of new graphics solutions and the design of innovative interactive products. Assist in the production of visual materials to support the design and development needs of UNOPS communications channels

• Liaising with regional and country offices to design products tailored to specific audiences.

• Preparing materials for print and web, coordinating with printers and advising on print solutions.

• Maintain templates, give technical support for their use; and layout and design presentations for illustrative purposes such as maps and more advanced solutions.

• Assisting the procurement of UNOPS’ promotional materials.

Education

Master's degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communications or related areas is required.

A Bachelor's degree in these fields with additional experience of 2 years may be accepted instead of the Master's degree.

Experience

At least two (2) years of relevant experience in Visual Design is required. 

A diverse portfolio of work demonstrating a wide range of visual products targeted to specific audiences is required. 

Knowledge of digital media, visual communications and interactive storytelling methods is required.

An understanding of development, humanitarian or international affairs is highly desired. 

Organisational knowledge about UNOPS and experience with UNOPS branding are desired.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of a second UN language is desirable.

Mandatory submission

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the quality of the portfolio. It is required to submit a portfolio consisting of a minimum of five documentations of designs/visual art, out of which at least three should be commissioned. The portfolio should clearly state the name of the client/organization, project name and detail, team structure (if applicable) and the applicant’s contribution to the presented work. The portfolio must include high-quality photos/documentation of work. Only PDF format will be accepted. In case the applicant requires to direct the evaluation panel to a portfolio of moving images which cannot be presented in a PDF format, an exception of hyperlinking to the file will be accepted.

Contract type: ICA

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.