Graphic Design Support for Visualizing Achievements

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Mission and objectives

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a United Nations specialized agency with the headquarters based in Paris, France with a wide field network around the world. The mission of the organization is to contribute to peace and development of the world through education, the sciences, culture and communication and information. In the field of education, UNESCO is the international coordinator of Education for All. At the World Education Forum held in Dakar, Senegal in 2000, more than 160 countries around the world committed to achieving the Six Goals of Education for All (two of them are linked to MDG 2 and 3) by 2015. The role of UNESCO, therefore, is to support Member States to achieve them using capacity development approach. For more information, please refer to www.unesco.org/education. UNESCO along with the UN family priorities its support to Africa as the most developmentally challenging continent in the world. The UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya, is the multi-sectoral regional office for 13 Eastern Africa member states of UNESCO and is the official representative to 10 of the 13 countries: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia and Uganda. The remaining three countries, namely Ethiopia, South Sudan and Tanzania, are supported by their respective UNESCO National Offices based in these countries. The principal responsibility of the Education Programme Unit at the Regional Office in Nairobi is to support Member States to make progress towards achievement of EFA by 2015 (and education-related MDGs). Concretely, the office focuses on four areas: sector-wide planning and management, quality of education through education for peace and teachers, literacy and non formal education, and comprehensive educational responses to HIV and AIDS. For more information, please refer to www.unesco-nairobi.org and download Information Booklet of the office

Context

UNESCO is committed to the implementation of high-quality, equitable, and inclusive education as outlined in its Medium-Term Strategy for 2022-2029 and Programme and Budget for 2022-2025. These initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on promoting inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. As part of its strategic efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya, UNESCO's O3 Programme supports school-based Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). This program aims to empower adolescents and young people by fostering their agency and equipping them with essential skills. It places a strong emphasis on gender equality, health, and human rights, aligning with UNESCO’s Global Priorities. The incumbent will focus graphic design for the education sector. The proposal should be in English and consist of: 1) Header including the logo and factsheet title; 2) short explainer of the context; 3) key figures covering the achievements; 4) an illustrative image; 5) before & after graphic or a quote, 6) QR code link to associated publications or policies, 7) copyright & donor logos. The final factsheets will be used on the (organization) online channels as well as used during meetings with key partners.

Task description

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Education Sector, the following tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with the Education Project officer for Education, Health and Well-Being. We are looking for one (1) Online Volunteer who under the guidance of the Project Officer for Education, Health and Well-Being and in close collaboration with the education team will produce design proposals for five (5) factsheets, covering the achievements of(organization). In particular, the/each Online Volunteer is asked to: o Leveraging graphic design to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of UNESCO’s educational initiatives. o Collect information on document/material background such as target audience, design style, branding guidelines. o Creating Visual Content: Developing engaging and informative visual materials that reflect the aims and achievements of the O3 Programme. o Enhancing Educational Resources: Designing educational tools and resources that promote the program's key messages on gender equality, health, and human rights. o Supporting Advocacy and Awareness: Producing visually impactful materials that aid in advocacy and increase awareness about the importance of inclusive and equitable education. o Resource Mobilization: Crafting compelling presentations and pitches that facilitate resource mobilization efforts, ensuring sustained support for educational programs. o Create a small video for the UNESCO education team to showcase compelling stories and the work of the UNESCO Regional Office.