National Consultant: Graphic Design and Visual Communication - (Maternity Cover)
Organizational Context
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency focused on delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. This role sits within UNFPA Rwanda, supporting the Communications Analyst and programme teams. The consultancy provides flexible access to professional design expertise to produce timely, cost-effective, and brand-compliant communication materials aligned with UNFPA's mandate and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide on-demand graphic design and visual communication services to UNFPA Rwanda. This role aims to enhance the presentation, accessibility, and dissemination of programme results, knowledge products, advocacy messages, and institutional communications. The consultant will transform complex programme information, research findings, statistics, and narratives into high-quality visual products. These outputs will be suitable for digital and print dissemination, stakeholder engagement, public advocacy, and resource mobilization efforts, thereby strengthening UNFPA's communication impact.
Responsibilities
The consultant will produce high-quality graphic design materials that effectively communicate UNFPA Rwanda's mandate, programme results, priorities, and impact. This includes designing and laying out reports, publications, factsheets, briefs, case studies, and other communication materials. The role involves developing engaging infographics, data visualisations, and visual explainers to clearly convey technical information and programme outcomes. Additionally, the consultant will create digital and print campaign materials for advocacy, public awareness, and stakeholder engagement, as well as design professional presentation materials and event branding assets. Ensuring consistency with UNFPA's corporate visual identity and partner visibility requirements is crucial, alongside providing flexible, timely, and cost-effective services responsive to the Country Office's communication priorities.
Work Experience
Requires at least five years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, or publication design, supported by a strong portfolio. Proven experience designing reports, presentations, and translating technical information into visual products is essential. Experience with development organizations or UN agencies is advantageous. The ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver within timelines is also required.
Skills
Proficiency in graphic design software and a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual communication outputs. Ability to translate complex information into clear visuals. Experience with digital and print design. Understanding of corporate visual identity guidelines. Core competencies include integrity, commitment, cultural diversity, change embrace, results achievement, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, and teamwork.