Graphic Design Specialist (Individual Contractor) at United Nations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design themes, infographics, Layouts and covers of documents.
• Development of figures, including colours, fonts, graphics and layout, and resulting materials such as Newsletters, brochures, banners, posters, fliers and booklets.
• Creation of graphic templates to be used for reports and presentations.
• Preparation of printing packages (all layout and design files) for printing of publications and other communication products (brochures, annual reports, banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)
• 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
• Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions
• Maintain templates (InDesign, CorelDraw, Publisher Word, PowerPoint etc)
• Provide videography and photographic support to the UN Information Centre
• Assist in establishing and be responsible for maintaining photo and video library
• Any other duties as may be requested.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to IT, fine arts, Graphic Design, certified degree in CAD (computer-aided design and drafting) software relevant to the production of maps and illustrations is preferable.
• 5 Years

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.