Graphic Designer( Home Based Retainer)

RBM Partnership to End Malaria

The incumbent will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Develop digital design for assets, mainly for social media channels 

• Develop layouts and graphic design for office documents and publications; 

• Presenting ideas and concepts depending on the design assignment requested. 

• Producing clear, concise and vivid materials that convey key messages to target audiences.

• Provide Ad-hoc digital/social ads, ad-hoc design for print as needed

• Edit and/or improve photos, charts and other graphic elements as required.

• Establishing and maintaining an archive of a graphic works library including establishing guidelines on naming and filing imagery.

• Preparing final edited imagery for web-based communications.

• Support the in-house creative process by participating in touchpoints and feedback sessions; Act as a collaborator and thought partner for the programme through on-going collaboration and providing guidance on the latest developments in the context of graphic design and illustration.

• A Master’s degree preferably in advocacy, communication, international relations, journalism, law, international development, public administration, public health, social science, graphic design  or another relevant field is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree will be accepted with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of Graphic Design experience in partnerships, international development cooperation, INGOs, operations, consulting, external relations or public affairs.

• Experience in social media creative, animation and be proficient with Adobe Creative, Cloud software, particularly After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Google Slides/Powerpoint. 

• Experience working in public health, especially on malaria, is desirable.
• Knowledge of print media is an asset 
• A strong knowledge of 3D software or video editing is also desirable.

• Full working knowledge of English is essential.
• Working knowledge of French or  another official UNOPS language is an asset.

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: ICS-8 / LICA 8 or IICA 1
Contract duration: Retainer Contract.  Maximum 180 days  within a 12 month period

• 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.

• This is a Home-Based  Retainer Position

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.