Location:

Suva, Fiji
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Graphic Design and Multimedia
Deadline:

21/06/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The NAIG Project aims to support key democratic institutions in Nauru which are responsible for ensuring effective, inclusive and accountable political governance, the National Parliament and the National Elections Commission (NEC), and implementing specific programming directed at promoting the more informed and active participation of the general public in Nauruan governance and politics, and targeted work to promote gender equality ensure that women of all ages are more engaged in politics and public life.

The project has four outputs:

Output 1: Strengthen Electoral Commission processes and capacities.
Output 2: Strengthen Parliament capacities to ensure inclusive, accountable governance.
Output 3: Strengthen the engagement of women and girls in politics and public life.
Output 4: Pilot and roll out national civic education initiatives.

The Pacific Elections Program (PEP) has been designed to maximise the utility of UNDP’s global elections experience by developing a dedicated office and focal point for UNDP electoral support in the Pacific.

The program focuses on three region-specific outputs:

Electoral institutional capacity deepened, through the provision of technical assistance to EMBs and national governments upon request, needs assessment, and funding agreement.
Robust electoral decision making strengthened through the provision of dedicated information exchanges and the development of knowledge products specific to the PICs.
Understanding of electoral norms and processes broadened and the professional development of national democratic institution stakeholders augmented, through the promotion of multilateral cooperation and coordination and supporting Pacific-contextualised civic education.

The Graphic Designer Specialist will work under the NAIG program manager and the elections technical advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Graphic Designer Specialist will lead the design, illustration and layout of project, parliament, and electoral materials covering all outputs. The Specialist will undertake the following:

Serve as the lead advisor on visual communication strategies for election-related materials.
Provide expert guidance and design materials that are accessible, informative, and engaging for diverse audiences.
Collaborate with election operations teams to advise on the design feasibility and impact of various outreach initiatives.
Develop and implement a visual communication strategy that supports the Projects’ election operations and outreach goals.
Contribute to the creation of a comprehensive design plan for election campaigns, ensuring consistency across various channels and platforms.
Work closely with outreach specialists to integrate design strategies and elements into broader communication and engagement strategies.
Lead the comprehensive design efforts for elections, encompassing the production of voter education materials, leaflets, promotional materials, and posters; development of civic education materials, including comics, video illustrations, and web graphics; ballot design, manual development, and revisions; form development; and the design of report and publication layouts.

Competencies:

Core competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

People Management competencies:

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

External Relations & Advocacy (Communications)

Graphic design: Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products.
Multimedia production: Ability to create and combine images, text and audio-visuals to produce multimedia content.

Business Management

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.; Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.; Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Direction & Strategy

System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in graphic design and layout or related field is required.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in graphic design and layout or related field in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years (with Master´s degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of work experience in graphic design.
Knowledge of commonly accepted visual design principles, including colour theory, typography, preflight, prepress, layout, and print process. Applies those principles to designs.
Uses a variety of products in a design setting, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Demonstrates an elevated level of skill in at least one of the products.
Branding: Ensures visual consistency in branding across various mediums and touchpoints.
Experience in the Pacific would be an advantage.
Experience in the use of standard design software.
Experience working with electoral management bodies and election events.

Required Language:

Fluency in English is required.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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