Especialista en Diseño Gráfico y Producción Audiovisual
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ecuador collaborates with public institutions, local governments, civil society, the private sector, academia, and international cooperation to drive integrated solutions for development challenges. Communication is a strategic tool for reaching diverse audiences, strengthening partnerships, and translating evidence into clear, accessible, and people-centered content. This assignment will support the UNDP Ecuador Communications Unit, enhancing its graphic design and audiovisual production capabilities.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to strengthen the communication capacities of UNDP Ecuador by providing expert graphic design and audiovisual production support. The selected UN Volunteer will be instrumental in conceptualizing and producing visual and audiovisual content for various campaigns, initiatives, publications, events, and digital channels. The role requires ensuring high technical quality, visual coherence, and adherence to institutional guidelines. The volunteer will contribute to making development results more accessible and engaging for different audiences, fostering stronger partnerships and effectively communicating UNDP's work and impact in Ecuador.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the UNDP Ecuador Communications Analyst, the UN Volunteer will: Graphic Design & Visual Communication: Conceptualize and develop graphic assets for campaigns, social media, websites, presentations, events, and publications. Design infographics and visual resources to translate technical information into clear, engaging content. Develop and adapt visual identities for initiatives, ensuring brand consistency. Layout digital and print publications, including reports and newsletters. Prepare graphic assets in various formats for different channels, ensuring visual consistency and technical quality. Audiovisual & Photographic Production: Conceptualize, plan, shoot, and edit audiovisual content for initiatives, stories, and campaigns. Produce diverse formats like videos, reels, interviews, and capsules for digital platforms and events. Conduct photographic and audiovisual coverage of activities and projects as needed. Operate photography, video, lighting, and audio equipment, applying technical criteria. Perform post-production tasks including editing, color correction, audio treatment, subtitling, and motion graphics. Adapt audiovisual products for various platforms and formats. Management & Quality Assurance: Ensure graphic and audiovisual products meet UNDP's visual standards and institutional guidelines. Integrate accessibility, human rights, gender equality, and diversity principles into visual and audiovisual production. Organize and maintain editable files, photos, videos, and templates. Support the technical review of external products. Contribute creative proposals and new formats to enhance UNDP Ecuador's communication.
Work Experience
Requires 3 years of relevant experience in graphic design and visual communication. Experience in producing and editing audiovisual content for digital platforms is essential. Proficiency in professional graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and audiovisual editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve) is necessary. Practical knowledge of camera, lighting, and audio equipment operation is required. Experience in documentary photography, data visualization, motion graphics, and accessibility criteria is desirable.
Skills
Core Competencies: Results-orientation, innovative thinking, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, commitment, partnership, fostering diversity and inclusion. Technical Skills: Graphic design (Adobe Suite), audiovisual production and editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects), photography, video production. Areas of Expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information.