Graphic Designer for United Nations Country Team in Turkmenistan (UNCT)

Organizational Context

The UN Country Team (UNCT) in Turkmenistan supports national development priorities aligned with the SDGs. As the UN system rolls out its 2026-2030 Cooperation Framework, there's a need for enhanced communication products. This role provides essential graphic design support to the UNCT, ensuring effective dissemination of results, policy messages, and analysis.

Job Purpose

The Graphic Design Consultant will provide high-quality visual communication support to the UN Country Team (UNCT) in Turkmenistan. This role is crucial for developing a wide range of strategic, analytical, and communication products, including reports, publications, fact sheets, policy briefs, and digital materials. The consultant will ensure that all outputs effectively communicate results, policy messages, and evidence-based analysis, aligning with the UN's next Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2026-2030) and supporting the UNCT's coordination efforts.

Responsibilities

Core duties include designing and laying out UN reports and publications for both print and digital formats. This involves creating country situation updates, fact sheets, policy briefs, and concept notes. The consultant will also develop infographics, charts, maps, icons, and other data visualization products, transforming complex data into clear, reader-friendly layouts. A key responsibility is ensuring all designs comply with UN branding and visibility guidelines, maintaining consistency across various products and language versions. The role also includes reviewing photo selections, advising on image quality, and preparing print-ready files and web-optimized PDFs, including submission of source files.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic production, from initial concept to final published product, is required. This includes knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management. Experience with design software like Adobe Creative Suite (In-Design, etc.) and web design tools is necessary. Previous experience with UNCT annual reports or CCA products is desirable.

Skills

Graphic design and layout, data visualization (infographics, charts, maps), Adobe Creative Suite (In-Design, etc.), web design tools, understanding of printing processes and color management, UN branding compliance, client orientation, ability to work under tight deadlines, multicultural sensitivity.

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