Design Consultant for Report Development, IICA-2 (Retainer)

This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY). The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Gender Affairs Officer.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing a visually appealing, professional, and consistent design and layout for a United Nations report that effectively communicates complex information to a diverse audience.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Design Concept Development:

   • Understanding the task: Read through the task description and the marking rubric.

   • Identify and consider factors such as target audience, key messages, and the overall tone of the report.

   • Create a design concept that aligns with UN branding guidelines and the report's specific content.

   • Develop a color palette, typography, and visual elements that are visually appealing and professional.

2. Layout and Structure:

   • Choose the right size for the report design taking into account aesthetic appeal, the cost of printing, and the reader’s experience.

   • Design and layout the report's structure, including the title page, table of contents, executive summary, main body, and references.

   • Ensure a clear and logical flow of information.

   • Utilize appropriate page numbering and headers/footers.

3. Information Graphics :

   • Create or incorporate relevant information graphics (e.g., charts, graphs, diagrams) to enhance understanding and engagement.

   • Ensure that graphics are visually appealing, accurate, and consistent with the overall design.

4. Image Selection and Placement:

   • If required, select appropriate images that complement the report's content and enhance its visual appeal.

   • Ensure proper image licensing and attribution.

   • For images provided by the client, evaluate image quality as related to the final deliverable.

   • Place images strategically within the layout to maintain visual balance and readability.

5. Formatting and Style:

   • Apply consistent formatting throughout the report, including font styles, sizes, spacing, and margins.

   • Create a font style guide to establish a clear hierarchy of titles and subtitles, ensuring that users can easily understand the structure of the report and follow the narrative flow.

   • Ensure compliance with UN style guidelines and any specific formatting requirements.

6. Prepress:

   • Prepare the final report for printing or digital distribution.

   • Ensure that the files are in the correct format and resolution for the intended output.

   • Check for color consistency, image quality, and overall print readiness.

   • Handle any necessary prepress tasks, such as trapping, imposition, and color management.

7. Proofreading and Editing (if required):

   • Carefully proofread the final layout for errors in grammar, spelling, and formatting.

8. Collaborate with the content team to make necessary revisions.

• Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent degree) in journalism, public information, communication studies, gender studies, Middle East Studies or related fields. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.  

Work Experience:

•  A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic communications with a strong record of design and editorial skills is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
•  A track record of communication solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is required.
•  A minimum of five years of experience in graphic design, particularly in report layout and publication design, with an emphasis on creating visually appealing and professional materials is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and adhere to established branding guidelines, including familiarity with UN or other international organization branding standards is desired.
• Expertise in creating and incorporating information graphics (charts, graphs, diagrams) into reports, ensuring accuracy and visual consistency, is required. Demonstrated experience in/excellent knowledge and understanding of WPS agenda is desired. 

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.