Illustration and Graphic Design Consultant, Adolescent Girls Storybook, Gender and ADAP section at UNICEF

Contract Duration - 2 months

Reporting to the UNICEF Nigeria Gender and Development Manager and working closely with the lead writer, the consultant will produce:

• Concept Development
• Illustration Production
• Book Design and Layout
• Multimedia Asset Development
• Review and Finalization.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File Terms of Reference Illustration and Graphic Design.pdf

Requirements

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in illustration, graphic design, or visual storytelling
• Proven experience in designing children's/adolescent educational or storytelling materials
• Demonstrated portfolio of published illustrated content (books, campaigns, digital media)
• Demonstrated experience in developing illustrations that reflect African contexts, cultures, and aesthetics
• Experience working with development agencies, NGOs, or UN organizations is an asset UNICEF.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (required).

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Strong expertise in digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate)
• Ability to create culturally grounded visual narratives, reflecting African aesthetics and representation
• Experience in character design and visual storytelling for youth audiences
• Strong understanding of gender equality and inclusion principles
• Ability to produce print-ready and digital multimedia outputs
• Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirables:

• Experience working on gender, adolescent
• empowerment, or social norms transformation projects
• Experience producing multilingual designs
• Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design standards.