Graphic Designer / Video Editor (Communications Officer - Digital and Content) Retainer, multiple positions, Multiple positions

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Translations and Languages
- Scientist and Researcher
- Documentation and Information Management
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
- Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Communications

Vacancy code VA/2024/B5002/27763

Department/office GPO, GVA, Water, Environment & Climate (WEC)

Duty station Home based

Contract type Local ICA Specialist

Contract level LICA Specialist-8

Duration One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Application period 20-Mar-2024 to 04-Apr-2024

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the ICAT Communications Senior Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of design, layout and video editing assignments, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

Deliver creative graphics, design and layout products and publications such as reports, brochures and infographics in InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Illustrator adhering to the ICAT brand manual
Support the implementation and maintenance of the layout of reports and publications, the development of new graphics solutions and design of innovative interactive products. Assist in the production of visual materials to support the design and development needs of ICATs communications channel
Promote ICAT’s brand and its mission through the provision of high-quality graphic design and video editing services.
Provide editing support for video products that help tell stories about ICAT and its work both externally and internally, and for a variety of platforms and audiences.
Follow UN ethics guidelines with regard to respecting the dignity and human rights of all individuals portrayed in videos.
Follow branding guidelines to ensure all materials are reflective of the fonts, colors, logo positioning and overall style of ICAT visual products.
Implement changes based on feedback from ICAT Secretariat.
Create different language versions of video products using translations provided by the ICAT Secretariat.
Ensure timely delivery of final artwork, video files and other products compatible with Adobe Creative Suite, no later than 6 days after completion of the project.

On average the retainer will be asked to prepare the following:

Monthly:

5-10 social media cards for X and LinkedIn, according to a brief provided by ICAT.
1-2 social media videos of 1-2 minutes in length.

Quarterly:

Editing of 2 day-long workshop footage into separate videos on each agenda item. This involves simply slicing the footage and adding a top and tail.

Annually:

Concept, layout and design of the annual impact report (2023 report is here as an example of approximate length and complexity).
An update to the content and design of ICAT materials, including the ICAT brochure.

Possible ad-hoc:

Layout and design of up to 3 technical guides (example is here).
Design of icons where needed (for example: the icons on this page)

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, media science, arts, visual communications or related areas is required
Secondary school diploma in combination with additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor degree

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in the following:
- Design and layout of brochures, reports, banners and other printed materials
- Design and layout of social media cards and digital banners
- Producing and editing of video for social media and websites, according to a provided script.
- Proficient use of the Adobe suite, specifically Illustrator and InDesign.

Language Requirements:

Strong command of English (written and oral) is required
Working knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

Other Requirements:
Candidates must have access to their own computer equipment and software (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) to perform the work. Final edited videos and material along with relevant project files and assets will be shared via Google Drive.

For video and photo libraries, ICAT Shutterstock credits may be used, as well as free footage available from UN and UNOPS libraries, and Unsplash, Pixabay and other similar platforms.

Please include in your application links or pdfs of 6 elements you have designed and developed of which one must be a video.

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