UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, innovation
Justification :
To meet this requirement, the UNICEF Malawi Country Office would like to engage the services of Creative Graphic Designers who will be available at short notice to produce graphic design packages following UNICEF publications and Stylebook guidelines.
Purpose :
The overall objective is to bring onboard qualified individuals on Long Term Arrangements (LTAs) to facilitate and expedite the process by which UNICEF Malawi can request the services of a creative graphic designer on an as-and-when required basis, pending the work requirements and need for the service delivery.
How can you make a difference?
Scope of work :
Major duties and responsibilities :
- Provide a creative concept containing creative ideas, as well as advice on how the design concept best serves the content and type of material being produced ;
- Produce a realistic production deadline that can be followed from concept to final product development ;
- Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and design and layout of reports and other products ;
- Layout and design of reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution ;
- Create different illustrative materials such as animation, presentations and design of packaging ;
- Produce final version ready to be formatted and uploaded for multiple platforms including print, website and social media.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Academic qualification : At least a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related disciplines ;
- Technical skills and knowledge : Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, creative communication materials ;
- Work experience : A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following areas and other digital platform related materials: Graphic design and graphic design software, including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After effect, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, etc. ;
- Competencies : Excellent writing skills and demonstrated record of high quality publications on children’s issues; Good interpersonal skills and flexible attitude; Organizational and coordination skills; Ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines to deliver products on time; Professional work ethic, integrity, and initiative ;
- Languages : Excellent written and spoken English.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
View our competency framework at :
TOR Consultants Creative Graphic Designer_FF_SM 28May20 Final.pdf
Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks :
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Applications close : 24 Jun 2020 05:00 PM South Africa Standard Time.