Job description

The Position:

The consultant will work closely with the Communications Analyst and relevant programme teams to develop professional, visually compelling and brand-compliant communication products, including publications, infographics, reports, campaign materials, digital graphics, presentations and event visibility materials.

The retainer arrangement will provide flexible access to professional design expertise according to actual requirements, support timely production of communication materials and promote cost-effective management of design assignments throughout the contractual period.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide on-demand graphic design and visual communication services to UNFPA Rwanda to strengthen the presentation, accessibility and dissemination of programme results, knowledge products, advocacy messages and institutional communications.

The consultant will transform programme information, research findings, statistics, narratives and communication briefs into high-quality visual products suitable for digital and print dissemination, stakeholder engagement, public advocacy and resource mobilisation.

You would be responsible for:

  1. Produce high-quality graphic design materials that communicate UNFPA Rwanda's mandate, programme results, priorities and impact.
  2. Design and lay out reports, publications, factsheets, briefs, case studies, knowledge products and other communication materials.
  3. Develop engaging infographics, data visualisations and visual explainers that communicate technical information and programme results clearly.
  4. Create digital and print campaign materials to support advocacy, public awareness, programme visibility and stakeholder engagement.
  5. Design professional presentation materials and event branding assets for meetings, workshops, conferences and other institutional activities.
  6. Ensure consistency with UNFPA's corporate visual identity and applicable partner visibility requirements.
  7. Provide flexible, timely and cost-effective graphic design services through a retainer arrangement responsive to the Country Office's communication priorities.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Design, Digital Media, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design or a related field is desirable.

A first-level university degree in a relevant field, combined with additional qualifying professional experience, may be considered in accordance with UNFPA's applicable recruitment requirements.

Knowledge and Experience: 

  • At least five years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, publication design or a closely related field.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality publication layouts, digital graphics, infographics and campaign materials.
  • Proven experience designing reports, factsheets, briefs, presentations or other professional communication products.
  • Experience translating technical information, research findings and programme results into clear visual products.
  • Experience working with development organisations, United Nations agencies, government institutions, civil society organisations or comparable clients is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, respond constructively to feedback and deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines.
  • Experience preparing artwork for both print and digital publication.

Languages: 

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is an asset, particularly when working with locally developed communication materials. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

  • Exemplifying integrity, 
  • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
  • Embracing cultural diversity, 
  • Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

  • Achieving results,
  • Being accountable,
  • Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
  • Thinking analytically and strategically,
  • Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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