Graphic Design for UN Day 2026 Campaign - Egypt

Organizational Context

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Cairo is a field office of the UN Department for Global Communications, serving Egypt and Saudi Arabia. As part of the global UNIC network, it acts as the primary source of information on the UN system in these countries. UNIC Cairo promotes public understanding and support for UN aims by disseminating information, engaging stakeholders, and bringing the UN closer to the people. Since 2019, it has been integrated with the Resident Coordinator Office in Egypt, collaborating closely with UN Country Teams.

Job Purpose

This assignment supports the UN Information Centre's UN Day 2026 campaign by contributing to outreach and public engagement activities. The volunteer will play a key role in developing essential communication materials and coordinating campaign initiatives to effectively promote the values and impact of the United Nations. The primary focus is on graphic design and visualization to create a compelling campaign identity and assets. The volunteer's contribution will be crucial in establishing the campaign's visual direction and preparing materials for its successful launch and implementation, ensuring a strong visual presence across UN Egypt's communication channels.

Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will support the UN Day 2026 campaign under the guidance of the UNIC National Information Officer. Key responsibilities include developing the campaign's initial visual identity, encompassing logo concepts and branding elements. The volunteer will design the official campaign announcement package for publication across UN Egypt's communication channels and produce initial communication materials such as social media templates, digital banners, posters, and presentation templates. Additionally, they will create branding assets for participant outreach and stakeholder engagement before agency onboarding. The role also involves preparing editable design files and a basic visual identity guide for a smooth handover, and providing ad hoc graphic design support to the UN Day Task Force during the pre-implementation phase.

Work Experience

The role requires demonstrated experience in branding, visual identity development, and digital communications design. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is essential, with knowledge of After Effects or Figma being an asset. A strong portfolio showcasing logo design, campaign branding, and digital communication materials is necessary. Experience designing for international organizations, NGOs, or development projects is desirable.

Skills

Key skills include advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), with After Effects or Figma knowledge being an asset. The volunteer must possess excellent understanding of branding principles, the ability to generate creative concepts, and strong graphic design and visualization capabilities. Essential soft skills include the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities effectively, and meet tight deadlines. Working knowledge of English and Arabic is required.

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