Illustrator

Description

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

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.

The Communications Unit of UNDP Indonesia plays a strategic role in advancing the Country Office’s corporate priorities by shaping and amplifying UNDP’s narrative, positioning, and policy voice. It supports strategic engagement with key stakeholders—including government counterparts, development partners, civil society, media, and the general public—by translating programme results, policy insights, and evidence into clear, compelling, and credible communications. Through high quality editorial, digital, and knowledge products, the Unit strengthens UNDP Indonesia’s visibility, thought leadership, advocacy, and accountability, while ensuring alignment with UNDP corporate standards, the Strategic Plan, and national development priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Illustration and Graphic Design

• • Produce high quality illustrations, icons, infographics, visual assets, and simple motion graphics/animated content for reports, publications, presentations, social media, websites, and campaigns.
• • Adapt visual products for multiple formats (print, digital, mobile, and social media platforms).

2. Support to Communications and Project Reporting

• • Support Country Office and project teams in visualizing results, data, and key messages for donor reporting, knowledge products, and advocacy materials.
• • Translate written briefs, data, and concepts into clear and engaging visual narratives.

3. Creative Development and Collaboration

• • Work closely with communications colleagues and project teams to develop visual concepts aligned with UNDP branding and communication objectives.
• • Revise and refine designs based on feedback, ensuring quality and consistency.

4. Branding and Quality Assurance

• • Ensure all visual products comply with UNDP corporate branding and accessibility standards.
• • Maintain and organize visual asset libraries and templates.

5. Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• • Stay informed of visual communication trends, illustration techniques, and digital tools relevant to development communications.
• • Propose creative approaches to improve visual storytelling across CO and project outputs.

6. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:

• • Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices from the project to further build capacity for the team.
• • Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

7. The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that

• • Human rights and gender equality are prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions.
• • Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
• • Any kind of diversity based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production.
• • Differentiated needs of women and men are considered. 
• • Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created.
• • Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, training courses etc. introduced

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

Institutional Arrangement

The Illustrator reports directly to the Communications Analyst and works closely with the Country Office Communications Team. The role also liaises with programme and project teams to support visual communication needs for project implementation and reporting. 

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pay 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

1.Business management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting
decision-making

2.Business Management
Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and visual 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

3.2030 agenda- people Gender
Gender and Intersectional Analysis

4. Communications
Campaign
Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change

5.Communications
Storytelling
ability to convey information in engaging narratives through digital media to achieve communication outcomes

6. Communications
Graphic Design Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education

• • Secondary education is required. Or
• • A university degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Fine Arts, Multimedia, Communication Design, or a related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Min. years of relevant Work experience

 Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience as illustrator.

Required skills

• • Demonstrated ability to work in a team is required. 
• • Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• • Experience in the use of industry‑standard design and illustration software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or equivalent digital illustration tools
• • Experience working with tight deadlines in fast paced communications environments.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• • Experience of working with government, bi/multi-lateral agency, UN Agencies, development, public sector, NGO, or international organizations is an asset
• • Visual design experience for all media platforms: editorial, graphic designing and research experience focused on UN- thematic areas.
• • Experience working using visual storytelling and basic data visualization principles.
• • Experience in creating range of visual products, including illustrations, icons, infographics, layouts, and visual assets for reports, presentations, digital platform would be an asset 
• • Experience producing illustration with consideration of accessibility and inclusive design principles (e.g. colour contrast, readability, culturally sensitive imagery).
• • Experience production of designs using multiple formats and channels (print, web, social media, mobile)
• • Experience working in client-oriented environments, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs, manage feedback professionally, and deliver high-quality products in a timely manner.
• • Experience supporting communications, advocacy, or reporting products for organizations, projects, or campaigns is required.

Required Language(s) (at working level)
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia in both writing and speaking 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.

Use of AI by candidates

Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection

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