Graphic Artist at World Health Organization (WHO)

Job ID: 1904266
Location: Abuja
Grade: G4
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Full-time 

Purpose of the Position

• The Graphic Designer will support the WHO Nigeria Communications Team for successful implementation and publication of various communications/visibility products
• SHe will provide technical support to the design and implementation of the project work plans, maps, graphics, figures, publications, brochures, leaflets, banners, booklets, bi-monthly and annual report.

Description of Duties

• Design themes, Layouts, contents and covers of documents.
• Develop web interface and design for WCO website, operational databases in close collaboration with Web and Database Developers at AFRO
• Development and design maps, graphics, templates and tables, c) Modify graphics, figures and maps.
• Development of figures, including colours, fonts, graphics and layout, and resulting materials such as Newsletters, brochures, reports, banners, posters, fliers and booklets.
• Creation of graphic templates to be used for reports and presentations.
• Creation of brochures, business cards, information folders, publications, and other similar promotional materials related to the work of the WCO.
• Update and revision of existing publications, materials and graphics.
• Preparation of printing packages (all layout and design files) for printing of publications and other communication products (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)
• Design templates for new publications and products in line with graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with responsible officers.
• Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations. This will require the graphic designer to provide technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes, postcards).
• Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions (design of CD/DVD packaging, graphic digitalization)
• Liaison with printers and other publish houses for printing and creation of materials.
• Safeguard and ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with the WHO graphic guidelines;
• Maintain and further develop the graphic guidelines, in line with overall WCO directives
• Maintain templates (In-design, CorelDraw, Publisher Word, PowerPoint etc) and give technical support.
• Assist in establishing and be responsible for maintaining photo archive. Build local capacity
• Any other duties as may be requested.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Completed Secondary Education with training in Graphic Design.
• Desirable: Bachelor's Degree in a discipline relevant to IT, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Certified training in CAD (computer-aided design and drafting) software relevant to the production of maps and illustrations.

Experience:
Essential:

• 2 years relevant experience working at different CAD environment, mainly at Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Illustrator andor Corel Draw
• Good knowledge at Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience working with the UN or any international NGO

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Fluent in spoken and written English

Skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills.