Digital, web and graphic designer

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the UN system's focal point for coordinating disaster reduction efforts and ensuring synergies. It guides, monitors, and reports on the Sendai Framework implementation, catalyzing action and raising global awareness. This role supports the UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean's information and communication activities.

Job Purpose

This role is to support the information and communication activities of the UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, with a primary focus on digital and graphic design. The contractor will produce high-quality graphic design materials, including documents, flyers, social media assets, fact sheets, cards, invitations, and audiovisual products. The purpose is to enhance the visibility of the regional office's products, events, and outreach efforts, ensuring adherence to UNDRR brand guidelines and supporting various campaigns and initiatives related to disaster risk reduction.

Responsibilities

Design and layout of print and digital assets, including one-pagers, brochures, report booklets, social media graphics, and event materials, adhering to UNDRR brand guidelines. Edit and adapt document layouts for Spanish and other languages. Create and edit animation products and perform postproduction of audiovisual materials. Support the visibility of ECHO project activities, thematic groups, and MOUs. Assist with UNDRR campaigns, such as International Day for DRR and World Tsunami Awareness Day. Develop graphic materials for promoting the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (RP27), RAR27, and EW4All Caribbean activities. Maintain brand consistency across all creative materials and assist with marketing materials, printing, and branding for UNDRR events.

Work Experience

At least 7 years of experience in digital and graphic design is required. Experience in layout design for both printed and digital assets is necessary. Experience in animation creation and audiovisual postproduction is desirable.

Skills

Digital and graphic design, Layout design (print and digital), Animation creation, Audiovisual postproduction, Brand guideline adherence, Communication material development, Spanish language proficiency.

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