Graphic Designer, Child Nutrition and Development Programme Materials
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it as a calling rather than just a job. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The Child Nutrition and Development (CND) Section in UNICEF Tanzania seeks an individual consultant with expertise in graphic design to enhance the documentation and communication of programme results, evidence, innovations, and lessons learned. The consultant will translate technical content, programme data, research findings, and human-interest stories into high-quality, audience-centred products for print, digital, and multimedia platforms. This role is crucial for supporting advocacy, knowledge management, donor visibility, and resource mobilization efforts, ultimately strengthening the visibility and influence of CND programme interventions and ensuring consistent, professional communication of UNICEF's achievements and advocacy messages.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality knowledge products, communication materials, advocacy tools, and donor visibility materials that effectively showcase UNICEF’s contributions to improving outcomes for adolescent girls, women, children, and families. This includes providing professional graphic design and layout services for a wide range of products such as reports, case studies, policy briefs, infographics, learning materials, and donor visibility materials, all while adhering to UNICEF’s branding, editorial standards, accessibility requirements, and donor visibility obligations. The consultant will transform technical content into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly products, producing specific CND deliverables like quarterly bulletins, nutrition investment case materials, food-systems communication products, MIYCN guidelines, ECD programme materials, and nutrition reports. The work will enhance donor recognition and ensure effective communication across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
Work Experience
At least 3 years of experience in designing creative, high-quality communication and advocacy materials across print and digital formats, preferably for UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations.
Skills
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), Proficiency in other relevant design, layout, and animation software, Ability to translate advocacy objectives and complex information into compelling visual concepts, Experience designing reports, briefs, infographics, social media assets, banners, and event materials, Demonstrated experience working within established corporate visual identity and branding guidelines (e.g., UNICEF brandbook), Strong understanding of audience-centred design principles, Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, Excellent communication and collaboration skills