Assistant Graphic Design and Data Visualization Consultant (Retainer)

Description

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Making Every Woman and Girl Count (Women Count) is UN Women’s gender data programme aimed at supporting countries in their efforts to generate data to inform policies and monitor the implementation of the gender equality-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other national policy priorities. Women Count has a strong presence in the East Africa region, with the regional project for East and Southern Africa (ESA), and pathfinder projects underway in Kenya. One of the outcomes of the Women Count project has been a significant increase in the availability of gender specific data across ESA. Under the current Phase of the programme, over and above the focus on supporting the development of a conducive environment (legal and policy framework for Gender statistics) and production of quality and reliable data, Women Count has a strong focus on promoting the uptake and use of gender data as one of its key outcome areas. 

Given this elevated focus on Outcome 3 on promoting the uptake and use of gender statistics, and with strong results emerging from programme implementation in pathfinder and other countries in the region, it is more critical than ever to capture, package, and share results with key stakeholders as part of the reporting and communication process and disseminate them to industry stakeholders and the general public in a variety of appropriate and effective formats and using diverse platforms. By creatively packaging results and information from the programme and supporting dissemination to various key publics, the Assistant Graphic Design and Data Visualization consultant will contribute to achieving the three programme objectives stated above, and, more directly, Outcome 3.

Organizational setting, reporting and collaborators.

The Assistant Graphic Design and Data Visualization Consultant will be engaged on a retainer basis and assigned tasks as they arise during the contract period. For each assignment, the consultant will receive a specific scope of work outlining the deliverables, timelines, and corresponding remuneration. At the start of each assignment, a detailed brief will be provided, including the list of tasks, expected outputs, delivery deadlines, and agreed compensation.

The consultant will report directly to the UN Women ESA-RO Statistics Specialist and work closely with the gender statistics ESARO team. 

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

The Assistant Graphic Design and Data Visualization consultant is expected to assist women count programme in developing graphic design, layout, and gender data visualization services as the team is continuously generating information and data because of on-going programme activities such as surveys, regional studies and development of key gender data toolkits. Specifically, the consultant is expected to:

• Support the creation of long-form publications, including Women Count reports and related communication products as guided by Gender Statistics specialist.
• Design and produce high-quality reports, publications, and partner-led country documents, incorporating charts, diagrams, infographics, and clear, well-structured layouts. 
• Develop visually engaging social media graphics tailored to diverse regional audiences and platforms. 
• Contribute to a range of graphic design, layout, and data visualization projects, ensuring consistency, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines. 
• Build capacity where needed amongst country office staff and partners on graphic design, layout, and data visualization

  Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy. The consultant May be required to travel on assignment in which case UN Women will cover the associated travel costs.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Technical Expertise in Graphic Design: Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality visual designs, with strong skills in layout, typography, and visual composition. 
• Proficiency in Design Software: Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator, as well as other relevant graphic design tools. 
• Digital and Print Design Skills: Experience designing for both digital and print formats, including social media content, reports, and publications. 
• Communication Skills: Clear communication with team members to understand briefs, incorporate feedback, and refine outputs.
• Knowledge of Gender and Human Rights Issues: Familiarity with gender equality and human rights concepts is an asset and supports effective visual communication of programme content. 
• Creativity and Efficiency Under Pressure: Strong creative thinking skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in design, formatting, and data representation. 
• Time and Task Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work under a retainer-based, on-demand structure. 

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Completion of secondary education required.
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Graphic Design or Communications or a related field is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in graphic design with completion of secondary education, or at least three (3) years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude.
• Work experience with the UN and/or international organizations Experience in communication on matters related to human rights, gender equality, and population dynamics is considered an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of any other UN official language will be an asset.

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.