Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

  • Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
  • Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
  • Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
  • Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Through this renewed umbrella cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the strategic objectives of the Ministry are framed within a flexible framework that allows for modification and expansion in line with its evolving institutional priorities. The Project Document, signed on 1 September 2025, continues to build on the successful collaboration established under the previous phase, maintaining adaptability in defining activities, tasks, and projects to be identified annually in support of MoFA’s deputyships. These workstreams will be aligned with MoFA’s priorities and jointly reviewed by UNDP project management and the respective deputyships prior to submission to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for endorsement.

This cooperation seeks to strengthen strategic planning and foresight capacities across the Ministry, enhance governance, financial management, and operational efficiency, and advance institutional capacity for talent development, leadership, and performance management. At the same time, it enables UNDP to deliver high-quality programme and project services that respond to MoFA’s needs and contribute to the achievement of Vision 2030 objectives. This approach ensures national ownership and alignment by engaging MoFA throughout all stages of project design, planning, and implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Design and Production
  • Assist in the design and production of MoFA’s annual reports, including concept development, layout, formatting, and final publication.
  • Support the design and deliver of communication and visual materials for national and international projects and initiatives implemented by MoFA.

  • Support the development, formating, and visually enhancing of official MoFA documents, reports, and diplomatic correspondence, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

  1. Visual Communication and Event Support
  • Produce high-quality visual materials for MoFA events, conferences, and international engagements, including presentations, backdrops, and promotional materials.

  • Support senior MoFA leadership and UNDP representatives with professional presentations, briefing materials, and visual content.

  1. Branding, Quality Assurance, and Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with MoFA and UNDP visual identity, branding, and publication guidelines across all outputs.
  • Support the development and maintaining of design templates, brand assets, and visual style systems to ensure consistency and efficiency in production.

  • Coordinate printing, publication, and distribution with approved MoFA vendors, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery.

  1. Creative Development and Visual Strategy
  • Create infographics, data visualizations, and creative layouts to present complex diplomatic and strategic information clearly and effectively.
  • Provide creative input and visual direction to enhance storytelling and the overall quality of MoFA’s communication materials.

  • Contribute to the development of visual strategies for MoFA’s national and international initiatives.

  1. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with MoFA departments, UNDP teams, and external stakeholders to ensure coherent and unified visual communication across projects.

  • Manage time-sensitive, high-profile, and confidential design assignments in support of MoFA’s strategic priorities.

  1. Professional Standards and Technical Expertise
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) in the production of professional-quality designs.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail in all assignments.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

4.      Institutional Arrangement

The Graphic Designer Assistant will report to the UNDP Programme Analyst and Head of UNDP strategic partnership office.

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction & Strategy Futures and Foresight Ability to look at information from the past and present, identify patterns and trends and use them to inform decision making with a long-term view. Being sensitive and able to scan horizons and pick up weak signals of change, explore their potential implications and assess their impact and urgency. Using creativity and imagination to communicate insights in compelling and engaging ways to challenge current mental models; ability to develop scenarios, speculative designs to present future visions or by making it experiential. Being able to facilitate debate and discussion about possible futures; help people to feel comfortable with the discomfort of uncertainty.

 
Business Direction & Strategy Systems Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Development Human-Centered Design Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process Knowledge and understanding of human centred design principles and practices
Business Management Communication Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. ‡Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

 
 Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to UNDP | People for 2030 – Competency Framework – Cross-functional Competencies (2024) use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client Management  •  Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Communications  Graphic design Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products.
Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction & Strategy Futures and Foresight Ability to look at information from the past and present, identify patterns and trends and use them to inform decision making with a long-term view. Being sensitive and able to scan horizons and pick up weak signals of change, explore their potential implications and assess their impact and urgency. Using creativity and imagination to communicate insights in compelling and engaging ways to challenge current mental models; ability to develop scenarios, speculative designs to present future visions or by making it experiential. Being able to facilitate debate and discussion about possible futures; help people to feel comfortable with the discomfort of uncertainty.

 
Business Direction & Strategy Systems Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Development Human-Centered Design Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process Knowledge and understanding of human centred design principles and practices
Business Management Communication Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. ‡Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

 
 Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to UNDP | People for 2030 – Competency Framework – Cross-functional Competencies (2024) use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.
Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client Management  •  Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Communications  Graphic design Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements

Secondary education is required.

University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Graphic Design or Communications will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement.
Min. years of relevant work experience  Minimum 5 years (with secondary education) or 2 years (with bachelor´s degree) of experience in Graphic Design.
Required skills 
  • Experience in the Government and market in Saudi Arabia.

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
  • Work experience with the UN and international organizations.
  • Excellent knowledge of project Graphic Design principles and best practices.  
Required Language(s)  Fluency in Arabic is required.
Professional Certificates N/A

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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