Result of Service

– (1) Layout and design a wide array of print and digital assets, including one sheets, brochures, report booklets, social media graphics, event materials bases on the brand guidelines of UNDRR, RAR24 and DIPECHO LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean). – (2) Edit and adapt document layouts to Spanish or other languages used in the Americas and Caribbean region. – (3) Creation and editing of animation products. – (4) Postproduction of audiovisual materials. – (5) Maintain existing brand guidelines across all creative and graphic materials of UNDRR. – (6) Assist with marketing materials and printing if necessary. – (7) Assist with branding and material for UNDRR convened events.

Work Location

Home based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 140 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses, and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action, and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk by working with the U.N. Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and the science and technology community. Duties and Responsibilities The individual contractor will support the information and communication activities of the UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean (ROAC), supporting mainly the digital and graphic design of the products, activities and events of the Disaster Preparedness Project (DIPECHO), the production of the Regional Assessment Report 2024 (RAR24), and as well USAID (United States Agency for International Development) /BHA (Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance) activities. The individual contractor should work within the UNDRR standard designs and branding guidelines and will report to the Public information assistant in UNDRR regional office for the Americas and the Caribbean in coordination with the External relation officer. The main responsibility will be producing high quality graphic design for documents, flyers, social media cards, invitations and videos to strengthen risk understanding. Technical support for this position will be provided by the UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean under the supervision of the Information and Communication Assistant.

Qualifications/special skills

First level university degree in Graphic Design, Communication Science or related fields is required. At least six (6) years of experience in digital and graphic design is required. Experience in layout design in printed and digital assets is desirable. Experience in animation creation and audiovisual postproduction is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.

Additional Information

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. *FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*. UNDRR values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women, men, and people with disabilities.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.