Junior Graphic Designer

Result of Service

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to contribute to the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

Two (2) months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background

The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.

UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan, and finance sustainable urban development.

The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies.

In order to meet with greater demand for projects, the office of Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer that will be focusing on Brazil. The professional will be asked to assist the office team by executing communication-related activities to support the implementation of UN-Habitat’s initiatives in Brazil.

To properly implement the above-mentioned initiatives, a Junior Graphic Designer is required.

Report to UN-Habitat Manager

The Junior Graphic Designer reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her.

Responsibilities

The Junior Graphic Designer will support the implementation of the initiatives with the following responsibilities:

a) Design and visual production

• Contribute to the elaboration of visual identities for specific initiatives, projects, campaigns, and events, in line with UN-Habitat’s branding guidelines.
• Design and layout publications, reports, catalogues, and other editorial products.
• Create graphic materials for digital platforms, including social media cards, short videos, animations, and infographics.
• Contribute to short video production and editing, including subtitling and simple motion graphics.
• Design informative communication products such as booklets, brochures, banners, and other printed or digital materials.
• Develop promotional materials (e.g., posters, photo panels, PowerPoint templates, business cards, labels, and t-shirts).
• Collaborate with photo editing and image optimization for web stories and other digital content.
• Contribute to illustration, layout and vectorization tasks for internal and external materials.
• Maintain an organized archive of all multimedia and design files, ensuring accessibility for the communications team.
• Ensure all design outputs are consistent with UN-Habitat’s corporate identity and visual standards.

b) Communication and content support

• Handle the visual adaptation of communication materials for different audiences and platforms.
• Contribute to the production of visual content for campaigns, events, and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with the communications team.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaigns and communication strategies, contributing creative ideas.
• Collaborate with the communications team in preparing visuals for media kits, press releases, and newsletters.
• Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the project’s partners as requested.
• Have compliance with HQ and Regional Office guidelines for branding, written and design materials.
• Have compliance with UN-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes.
• Develop reports following ABNT guidelines, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat’s quality standards and project requirements.
• Ensure the adoption of ethical principles in the course of the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity and the promotion of safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the functions of the position.

The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment.

The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

Outputs/Work Assignment

The consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office of monthly activities’ report.

Qualifications/special skills

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant technical experience to the post, beyond the requirement.

Work experience

• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible graphic design experience is required.
• Previous experience working in the Brazilian context is required.
• Previous experience with graphic design in development and/or non-profit projects is desirable.
• Experience in producing content for social media is desirable.
• Familiarity with and interest in urban issues and urban global agenda of the Organization is desirable.
• Previous experience within the UN System or any other international agency is desirable.

Skills

• Good proficiency in the use of software such as Adobe package (especially Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and Canva is required.
• Good understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and its different dynamics and characteristics for adequate application of graphic design products is required.
• Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams and Google (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms), and Canvas are required.
• Photography experience and skills in video editing and production is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of financial management principles and practices; applies sound judgment; shows persistence in meeting commitments and achieving results; demonstrates integrity and accountability.
• Planning and organization: Develops clear goals and priorities; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work and meeting deadlines.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve organizational goals; values diversity; contributes to an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the documentation, organization and dissemination of relevant technical knowledge and lessons learned related to the assignment.
• Support the preparation of tools, templates and reference materials that facilitate that effective project implementation.
• Ensure information, records and documentation produced under the assignment are properly organized and made available to authorized personnel. Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration among project teams while ensuring compliance with applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office.
• For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or English is desirable.

Additional Information

Travel details: Applicable

The incumbent may be required to undertake official travel within Brazil, subject to project requirements and prior authorization of Head of Brazil Office. All official travel will be undertaken in accordance with applicable United Nations travel policies and procedures.

Remuneration

Remuneration is determined in accordance with the applicable UNOPS Local ICA or UNDP’s salary scale and the level established through the official classification process.

Notes

Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply.

The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic.

It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira:

• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• Educational Background (incl. dates)
• Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
• Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
• Languages (proficiency level in all languages, including mother tongue)
• Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)*
• Please note that Internships and part-time work count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered.

All applications should be submitted to: Inspira

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