Result of Service
The IC will support the development and implementation of key United Nations brand resources, ensuring that all outputs are visually consistent, accessible and aligned with the established brand identity. The contractor will develop an online version of the UN Brand Book, adapting the existing guidelines for a digital environment and incorporating relevant visual and interactive content, including graphics and animations. The contractor will ensure that the online Brand Book is clearly organized, user-friendly and suitable for use by relevant stakeholders. The contractor will also develop a comprehensive design system for illustrations. This system will establish a consistent visual approach and provide practical guidance for creating and applying illustrations across a range of United Nations communications products. In addition, the contractor will develop a range of editable Microsoft Word templates for reports, fact sheets and stationery. These templates will be based on existing designs developed in Adobe applications and adapted to ensure ease of use, consistency and compatibility within Microsoft Word. The contractor will work closely with the designated team, incorporate feedback throughout the development process and deliver all outputs in accordance with established requirements, agreed timelines and applicable quality standards.
Work Location
Remote, or in office (flexible).
Expected duration
3 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
The Graphic Design Unit, within the Outreach Division (OD), Department of Global Communication (DGC), provides graphic design services for major United Nations campaigns, conferences and publications, while maintaining the UN brand identity and updating brand guidelines and related resources. Its work ensures consistent, high-quality visual communications across the Organization, coordinates UN branding among offices, promotes compliance and strengthens the United Nations’ visual identity. In the coming months, the Unit will support more campaigns, conferences and publications; lead coordination; respond to requests across the Organization; develop new branding features and resources; and promote their consistent use by relevant offices. It also faces growing workload and operational pressures. Additional capacity is therefore needed for timely, effective delivery of UN brand guidelines and related applications. The Individual Contractor (IC) will support finalization of the UN Brand Guidelines document, development of additional UN-branded templates and systems, and creation of an online platform providing relevant stakeholders access to these resources. These activities will ensure continuity in project delivery amid existing capacity constraints. The IC will work remotely full-time and be paid upon successful delivery of the agreed outputs, to the supervisor’s satisfaction.
Under the supervision of the Unit Team Lead, the ICs will be required to complete a series of responsibilities, which may include:
- Develop the online version of the brand book, including content such as graphics and animations.
- Develop a design system for illustrations.
- Develop a range of templates for reports, fact sheets and stationery in MS Word based on existing templates developed in Adobe.
Qualifications/special skills
A first-level university degree or equivalent qualification in branding, web design and development, illustration, or graphic design, or relevant professional experience in these fields, is required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in brand development and design systems for large organizations, graphic design, illustration, animation, web design and development, or related fields is required. Experience in developing brand identity design systems is required. Experience in designing and developing websites for brand identity systems, including web graphics and animations, is required. Experience demonstrating knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365 applications, including creating branded templates using both, is required. Experience in designing and developing websites using Drupal is required. Experience of working with the UN and other international organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this position.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
