Result of Service

The individual contractor will support UNICRI actions to raise awareness on the issues addressed by the Institute’s work programme by providing assistance in the production of new public information materials and by contributing to updating and developing the Institute’s websites.

Work Location

Turin, Italy

Expected duration

5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in advancing justice, crime prevention, security and the rule of law in support of peace, human rights and sustainable development. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI’s goals are: 1. to advance understanding of crime-related problems; 2. to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; 3. to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; 4. to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. The individual contractor will support UNICRI actions to raise awareness on the issues addressed by the Institute’s work programme by providing assistance in the production of new public information materials and by contributing to updating and developing the Institute’s websites. The incumbent will support the production of new publications, photography, videos, newsletters and awareness-raising campaigns; and will contribute to the update and expansion of UNICRI’s websites. In particular, the individual contractor will carry out the following tasks: – Draft the graphic content of information materials related to the Institute initiatives. – Generate graphic images/illustrations, photos, videos and interactive presentations. – Convert conceptual design layouts into functional HTML code. – Produce web pages incorporating product photos, text and graphics. – Design and prepare publications, leaflets, brochures, newsletters and presentations. – Store files from all materials produced in an accessible and retrievable format. – Manage prepress file preparation and coordinate with print vendors – Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma is required. A university degree (at least a Bachelor’s degree or higher) or a specialized training in the field of Graphic design or related fields is desirable. At least 5 years of experience in graphic design (including web graphics) is required. Professional experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and other design software is required. Experience with user interface design and usability, as well as main design principles (colour, layout, and typography), is required. Experience with Content Management System concepts and Drupal is required. Experience in photo- and video- editing and production is required. Previous relevant work experience within the United Nations System or similar large international organizations is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of Italian is desirable.

Additional Information

This position is subject to local recruitment. Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station.

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.