Closing date: Sunday, 22 February 2015
Posting Title: GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT (2 Posts), G6
Job Code Title: GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Department/ Office
United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station
NAIROBI
Posting Period
23 January 2015-22 February 2015
Job Opening number
15-PUB-UNEP-38513-R-NAIROBI (O)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred and visa or work permit issues in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an e-mail address has been provided.
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide. This post is located in UNEP/DCPI at the Nairobi duty station.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Publishing Unit and the guidance of the Division Director and the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for following tasks:
- Establish illustrative requirements to meet communications objectives; Prepare submission schedules for various communications products e.g. periodicals, posters, newsletters, brochures and other material;
- Conceptualize ideas, concepts and designs and coordinate the creation of multifaceted communication for materials in print, and other mediums for a variety of informational, branding, and promotional projects;
- Independently undertake design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of UN-sponsored activities (e.g. major conferences, events, campaigns, etc.);
- In consultation with relevant staff and units assist in planning the design, layout and production; assist in providing technical support for the design and layout of individual pages of various communications products using relevant desktop publishing tools;
- Assist in the layout and preparation of information materials, including production of electronically published products in consultation with unit heads and other relevant staff;
- Design templates for new publications and products in line with graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with the author/project manager;
- Archive and update UNEP photographs and ensure credited stored;
- Perform other related work as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and skills in conventional graphic design; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; 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.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
Completion of secondary school is required. Diploma in graphic design or related field required.
Work Experience
Minimum of seven years of experience in graphic design is required. Fluency in current graphic design practices particularly Adobe Creative Suite 3 package (working on Apple Mac) or other related field required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive technical assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on ‘The Application Process’ and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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