Scope of Work

Under the overall supervision of the SFH Strategy and Knowledge Specialist, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for:

• Creating a unified visual look for SFH products, aligned with UNDP’s corporate look and design templates that support effective communications around UNDP’s work on sustainable finance.

• Designing knowledge products, PowerPoint presentations and communications materials.
• Creating infographics and social media templates for SFH communications efforts, including various SFH teams.
• Creating videos and animations for events, SFH website, social media and other required channels.
• Contributing to the development of the new SFH website (under development) in collaboration with the communications team and the website development company.

The incumbent may also perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Graphic Designer will work under the direct supervision of the SFH Strategy and Knowledge Specialist and in close collaboration with the SFH Communications Team and other SFH colleagues and UNDP colleagues more broadly on specific efforts.

Competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Minimum Qualifications 

• Minimum academic education    Advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in graphic design or any other related qualifications including art and design is required. Or
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the above areas, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Minimum years of relevant work experience    

• Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in graphic design.

Required skills and competencies           

• Strong background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Aftereffect, Animate or similar.
• Experience in video production is required.

• Proven experience of graphic design production from start to a published product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management.

Desired additional skills and competencies        

• Experience delivering designs for reports, communications and knowledge products respecting corporate guidelines.
• Experience in updating content on Drupal-based websites is an added advantage.

• Previous experience with the United Nations and especially UNDP is highly desirable with understanding of UNDP’s brand policy and guidelines.
• Experience in designing newsletters in Mailchimp is desired.

Required language(s) (at working level)

• Fluency in English is a requirement.