JOB DESCRIPTION

Background:

UN Women exists to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and the empowerment of all women and girls.

As the lead UN entity on gender equality and secretariat of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, we shift laws, institutions, social behaviours and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls. Our partnerships with governments, women’s movements and the private sector coupled with our coordination of the broader United Nations translate progress into lasting changes. We make strides forward for women and girls in four areas: leadership, economic empowerment, freedom from violence, and women, peace and security as well as humanitarian action.

UN Women keeps the rights of women and girls at the centre of global progress – always, everywhere. Because gender equality is not just what we do. It is who we are.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Communications Officer, and in close consultation with the relevant Programme team members, the selected consultants will be responsible for providing high-quality graphic design and illustration services in English and Nepali as needed by the UN Women Nepal Country Office. This includes designing publications, campaign materials, infographics, social media content, and visual assets for events and advocacy. The scope of work requires demonstrated experience in visual storytelling, a strong understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment, and the ability to deliver creative and strategic design solutions aligned with UN Women’s branding. The detailed scope of work and responsibilities for the assignment are as follows:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create visual materials, including graphics, illustrations, and layout designs, for social media, stories, and knowledge products.
• Develop original illustrations that enhance storytelling and advocacy across various platforms.
• Design engaging animations for social media and the UN Women website to increase audience engagement.
• Ensure all visual outputs align with UN Women’s branding and visual identity guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Communications Officer and programme teams to understand design needs and incorporate feedback.

Deliver high-quality final files in required formats, including editable versions, and ensure proper archiving of design assets.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:

Functional Competencies:

• Demonstrates a high level of expertise in graphic design, illustration, and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms.
• Exhibits exceptional attention to visual detail, ensuring precision in layout, color consistency, alignment, and typography.
• Ensures brand consistency by adhering to UN Women’s visual identity and design guidelines across all products.
• Translate complex concepts into visually engaging designs that are clear, accessible, and impactful.
• Adapts design style and format to suit various audiences, communication goals, and cultural contexts.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback constructively to refine visual outputs.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation, staying updated on design trends, tools, and techniques to enhance quality and relevance.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva and motion/animation tools (e.g., After Effects).
• Collaborates effectively with programme teams, writers, and other stakeholders to co-create compelling visual content.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Completion of a technical course or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in developing illustration, graphics, and designing.

Languages:

• Working knowledge of English and Nepali languages.

Evaluation Criteria

The maximum score that the candidate can achieve for this consultancy is 100. Candidates who receive a score higher than 70 will be qualified for this position.

The maximum score that the candidate can achieve for this consultancy is 100. Out of 80 (technical evaluation score), candidates who receive a score higher than 60 will be selected for interview. Hence out of 100 (total score), the candidate should score more than 70 to be qualified for this position.  

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women”s empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.