Asociada de Salud y Nutrición (Diseño y Producción Gráfica)
Organizational Context
UNICEF, established in 1946 and a permanent UN agency since 1953, is dedicated to upholding the rights of all children, especially the most vulnerable. Working in Mexico since 1954, UNICEF collaborates with government, civil society, and the private sector to ensure children's rights are guaranteed. The organization focuses on reaching disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adolescents through its programs and initiatives, ensuring equitable access and impact.
Job Purpose
This volunteer assignment supports UNICEF Mexico's Nutrition section, focusing on promoting healthy eating and improved health practices for children, adolescents, and families. The role leverages graphic design and communication as strategic tools for Social and Behavior Change (SBC). The objective is to create innovative, engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant visual materials that resonate with diverse audiences, including caregivers and health personnel. The volunteer will translate evidence and program content into clear, memorable visual experiences, incorporating SBC principles and human-centered design processes like co-creation and prototyping. This contribution will strengthen nutrition and health initiatives, enhance awareness and training, and maximize the program's impact.
Responsibilities
Under the Nutrition Officer's supervision, the Volunteer will design, develop, and adapt graphic and audiovisual materials to enhance communication, awareness, training, and behavior change strategies related to nutrition, health, and child development. Key duties include conceptualizing and creating visual products like infographics, posters, and short videos, translating technical content into accessible visuals aligned with SBC principles. The role involves applying human-centered design and co-creation approaches, participating in consultations, and validating materials with target audiences. Developing creative concepts for communication campaigns, designing print and digital materials for social media and training, and ensuring adherence to UNICEF's graphic guidelines are essential. The volunteer will also manage digital files, prepare reports, and potentially capture photos/videos at program events.
Work Experience
Requires 3 years of experience in graphic design, editorial design, and audiovisual production for communication projects in health or social development. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Microsoft Office is essential. Experience developing print and digital materials, managing visual identity guidelines, and coordinating with suppliers is also required. Experience within the UN system is considered an advantage.
Skills
UNICEF Core Values: Care, Responsibility, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability. Essential Competencies: Establishing and maintaining partnerships, Self-awareness and ethical awareness, Striving for tangible results, Innovating and embracing change, Mastering ambiguity and complexity, Thinking and acting strategically, Working collaboratively. Areas of Expertise: Art, Design, Culture, Audio-visual content.