Contractor on Graphic and Editorial Design of Human Rights Training Publications, Mexico City

Contractor on Graphic and Editorial Design of Human Rights Training Publications

Result of Service

OHCHR-Mexico will have two professionally designed and publication-ready didactic versions of the national investigation protocols on disappearances and crimes against human rights defenders. The publications will present complex legal and procedural information in an accessible and visually engaging format, facilitating their understanding and use by families, human rights defenders, civil society organizations, human rights institutions and other relevant audiences.

Work Location

Mexico City

Expected duration

15/12/26-31/01/27

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of OHCHR-Mexico, the consultant will provide graphic and editorial design services for two didactic publications developed by OHCHR-Mexico to facilitate understanding and application of national investigation protocols: the Protocol for the Investigation of Crimes of Disappearance and the Protocol for the Investigation of Crimes Committed against Human Rights Defenders, both adopted in August 2026. The assignment will focus on transforming the existing draft texts of the two didactic versions into accessible, visually engaging and professionally designed publications, suitable for digital dissemination and printing. The publications are intended for different audiences, including families of disappeared persons, human rights defenders, civil society organizations, human rights institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

1. Review the draft texts of the two didactic publications provided by OHCHR-Mexico and propose a consistent graphic and editorial design approach, taking into account their respective audiences and objectives.
2. Develop a visual concept and layout for both publications, including cover design, typography, colour schemes, illustrations, icons and other graphic elements, in accordance with relevant United Nations and OHCHR visual identity guidelines.
3. Design and format the didactic version of the Protocol for the Investigation of Crimes of Disappearance, ensuring that the publication is accessible and easy to navigate, particularly for families of disappeared persons, collectives and civil society organizations.
4. Design and format the didactic version of the Protocol for the Investigation of Crimes Committed against Human Rights Defenders, with particular attention to making the content accessible and practical for human rights defenders, civil society organizations and human rights institutions.
5. Develop visual elements, such as diagrams, infographics, tables, process illustrations and information boxes, to facilitate understanding of key concepts, procedures, rights and institutional responsibilities described in the publications.
6. Present draft layouts to OHCHR-Mexico, incorporate feedback and make necessary editorial design adjustments.
7. Deliver final publication-ready files for both documents, including digital and print-ready versions and editable source files.

Qualifications/special skills

Recognised first level degree in graphic design, visual communication, editorial design or a related field. A relevant technical qualification combined with additional qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree. Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, editorial design, publication layout or visual communication. Demonstrated experience designing reports, manuals, educational materials or other publications is required. Demonstrated professional experience in graphic design, editorial design and publication layout is required. Experience preparing complete publications for digital dissemination and printing is required. Proficiency in relevant graphic design and editorial layout software, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or equivalent professional tools is required. Ability to develop clear visual presentations of complex information, including diagrams, infographics and other explanatory materials is required. Experience designing publications on human rights, justice, public policy or related subjects is desirable. Experience preparing educational or didactic materials for non-specialist audiences is desirable. Knowledge of accessibility principles and inclusive graphic design is desirable. Experience working with United Nations agencies, international organizations, civil society organizations or human rights institutions is desirable. Experience producing infographics, explanatory diagrams and accessible visual materials is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required. Working knowledge of English is desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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.