GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT (Temporary Job Opening), G5

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge of standard industry production and printing processes, including desktop publishing, design and layout. Knowledge of internal UN printing practices and operations. Knowledge of photography, page layout and photograph sizing. Ability to produce high-quality graphic material for print and online projects. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience: Five years of experience in publications production, including desktop publishing, graphic design and layout, or related area is required. Experience in building sound communication supports (both print and online), including through web-based and digital supports is desirable. Experience in managing websites in the UN, or similar organizations, is desirable. Experience using standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, In-Design Illustrator), data analytics tools and user experience (web accessibility) issues, is desirable. Experience using Canva is desirable.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required.

Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice: This is a project funded position and its duration is subject to the availability of funds. The initial duration is until 31 March 2027, starting in January 2027. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Candidates should have no expectation of any fixed-term appointment possibility after the end of this temporary assignment.