Graphic Designer Consultant - POL

1. Purpose of the Consultancy

The Communications Unit requires an experienced graphic designer to support WHO polio programme communications, external relations, outreach activities and produce a variety of polished and quality design communication materials at the standard required, and on the kind of timescales and short turnarounds required by an emergency programme strengthening visibility of WHO's work and contributions to ending polio in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The selected Consultant will work remotely under the direct supervision of the Communication Lead for the External Relations and Communications Unit, WHO EMR Polio, based in Amman, Jordan.

2. Background

Polio is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and WHO’s Polio Eradication team, based in Amman, Jordan, provides ongoing technical and operational support to countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region working to stop polio transmission and protect against virus importation.

While the opportunity to stop transmission of wild poliovirus in the last two endemic countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, has never been better, the Region is also facing a rapid increase in the number and severity of outbreaks of vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPVs). Accordingly, the regional programme must now work across all disciplines, including communication, with renewed urgency and focus, in order to make the most of the opportunity facing the programme now, and to respond to ongoing outbreaks and events in the most timely and effective manner possible. Such response includes, but is not limited to, the timely production of public-facing and donor-facing communication materials, as well as communication tools for use at country level (for example, teaching and training tools around surveillance and/or sensitization). With an increasing number of digital channels available to the programme, producing high-quality digital content, including infographics and GIFs, is also a growing priority, particularly through the lens of donor communications.

3. Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)

Start date: 01/04/2023

End date: 31/12/2023

4. Work to be performed

The selected candidate should be a professional graphic designer who can work across print (including but not limited to brochures, posters and pamphlets), online (including but not limited to social cards and data visualisations) and video (including but not limited to lower thirds, infographics and maps). Specific deliverables include:

1. Develop a visual brand for a variety of products, including printed and video content; design save-the-date cards/briefing notes/reports for quarterly Regional Subcommittee meetings; design technical reports/briefing notes/reports/ presentations for other regional meetings and events.
2. Develop digital content (infographics, maps, videos, gifs, animations, posters, data viz products and quote cards) for social media to the support implementation of the polio programme’s regional social media strategy; most content will be in English but in cases where other regional languages need to be represented, translations will be provided. Such content includes, but is not limited to:

• Material in support of regional communication campaigns and advocacy efforts;
• Products to highlight milestone/World days (ie World Health Day, World Immunization Week and World Polio Day) and different public and cultural events (eg Hajj pilgrimage) in the EMR countries;
• Programmatic updates (e.g. end of quarter/mid-year/annual wrap ups) and other polio donor events;
• Materials for donor audiences and frontline workers in priority countries

3.Design documents and reports (including outbreak situation reports, sitrep, fact sheets, polio programme snapshots, speeches, bulletins, brochures). Additionally, produce posters/infographics for crucial and large reports, as requested, for social media.

1. Technical Supervision

Responsible Officer: Emma Sykes, Team Lead, Communication, EMRO regional office, POLIO Department

Collaborator: Noor A. Al-Hawamdeh, Administrative Assistant - Communications Team

1. Specific requirements

- Qualifications required:

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts (graphic design/multimedia), communications, or a related fiel.

- Experience required:

At least 5 years of experience working in the field of graphic design. International experience is mandatory.

Relevant experience in the UN system is preferre.

- Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

• • Adequate technical knowledge to the field of graphic design
  • Experience and knowledge of social media platforms and strategies
  • Excellent drafting and editing skills in English
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities
  • Interest in and knowledge of the work of WHO, international development and communications
  • Ability to work well in teams, cooperate well with others and take direction and feedback
  • Excellent knowledge of design and video editing software
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint required)
  • Flexible, responsible, detail-oriented, self-motivated…
  • Adequate technical knowledge to health communications and specifically polio

- Language requirements:

Essential: Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Core Competencies Required

Communication:

• speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
• Places team agenda before personal agenda
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Creativity

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services
• Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs
• Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas
• Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks 'outside the box'
• Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things
• Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches

1. Place of assignment

To work part time 2 days a week- remotely

Work from office is expected based on the need and agreement with the communication team lead.

1. Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

1. Travel

The Consultant is not expected to travel.

10. Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

1. Remuneration: Payband level: B - Remuneration currency: USD - Payband range: Minimum of USD350 perday

Additional Information:

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
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• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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