Graphic Design for UNODC Pacific Communications and Outreach Materials
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in combating illicit drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism. The UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), with a presence in Fiji, provides advice and technical assistance on rule of law, security threats, criminal justice, and drug-related issues. This role supports the UNODC Pacific Office's mission by creating essential communications and outreach materials.
Job Purpose
This Online Volunteer assignment aims to support the UNODC Pacific Office by developing visually engaging and professionally designed communications and outreach materials. The volunteer will transform UNODC's content into clear, impactful designs, ensuring consistency with corporate branding and visual identity guidelines. Key contributions include creating event materials, knowledge products, infographics, and editable templates. The role involves collaborating with the Communications Associate, incorporating feedback, and delivering final digital or print-ready files along with editable source files, thereby enhancing UNODC's outreach and information dissemination efforts in the region.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Communications Associate, the Online Volunteer will support the UNODC Pacific Office in designing various communications and outreach materials. This includes creating event-related items such as banners, posters, and flyers for programme activities and workshops. The volunteer will also design knowledge and information products like factsheets, brochures, and briefs. Additionally, the role involves developing infographics and data visualizations to present key information and programme results effectively. The assignment may also include creating editable design templates to ensure consistency and facilitate reuse across different programmes. The volunteer will be responsible for developing up to 15 design products, ensuring adherence to UNODC's visual identity, and delivering final files with editable source files.
Work Experience
Candidates should possess demonstrated skills and experience in graphic design, visual communication, or multimedia production, with a proven ability to create clear and engaging materials. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Microsoft 365 applications (PowerPoint, Word) is mandatory. Experience in developing editable templates and working within established visual identity guidelines is highly desirable.
Skills
Required skills include graphic design, visual communication, and multimedia production. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Microsoft 365 applications is essential. A strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, and visual hierarchy is necessary. Experience with accessible design, multilingual communications, or working with humanitarian/development organizations is considered an asset. The ability to incorporate feedback and collaborate remotely is also important.