Graphic designing for the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM)

Organizational Context

The Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) is a joint initiative by DPPA, UNDP, UNEP, and DPO. It addresses the complex interplay between climate change, conflict, and security, recognizing that climate impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable nations. The CSM aims to enhance the capacity of the UN and its partners to analyze and act on these linkages, fostering peace and security in a changing climate. It operates globally, supporting analysis, advocacy, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.

Job Purpose

This role supports the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) by designing its annual progress report. The Online Volunteer will work under the guidance of the CSM Policy Specialist and Secretariat, collaborating with the wider CSM team and UNDP's Climate and Security Risk team. The primary goal is to visually communicate the CSM's activities and results across its four priority areas: climate-peace-security analysis, advocacy, knowledge management, and capacity building. The volunteer will contribute to the effective dissemination of the report's content, ensuring it adheres to UN communication standards and design guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Online Volunteer will be responsible for the graphic design of the Climate Security Mechanism's annual progress report, expected to be around 30 pages with 5-10 graphics. Key duties include collecting background information on the report's requirements, such as target audience, design style, and branding guidelines. The volunteer will create draft designs, collaborating with CSM focal points and adhering to UN communication standards provided by UNDP Communications. Final designs will be produced based on feedback, ensuring compliance with UN corporate design guidelines. This role offers an opportunity to learn about climate, peace, and security workstreams and how graphic design supports their communication.

Work Experience

Professional work experience in graphic design is required. Desirable experience includes proficiency in developing multimedia content for various platforms (social media, websites), video production, photo editing using software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and InDesign. A proven track record of designing reports or publications is also valued.

Skills

Required skills include professional graphic design expertise. Desirable competencies encompass excellent oral and written communication in English, proficiency in multimedia content development (video, photo editing), and experience with design software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and InDesign. The role also values a proven track record in report design, creativity, teamwork, autonomy, and a keen interest in the development sector and the UN's work on climate, peace, and security.

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