Graphic Designer

Contract:Fixed Term Contract, ICS-7 (G-7)
Duty Station:Jerusalem
Duration:One year with possibility of extension
Starting Date: As soon as possible
 

ملاحظة هامة : للتقدم لهذه الوظيفة يجب اولا تحميل نموذج طلب التوظيف الخاص بالمؤسسة ومن ثم تعبئته وارساله عبر البريد الالكتروني المدرج في اسفل الاعلان 

  
The office in the occupied Palestinian territory has responsibility for inter-agency coordination in complex emergencies and in natural disasters. In the context of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, the OCHA Office has a specific responsibility for (a) disseminating information and policies to the humanitarian community, authorities and donors, as well as supporting resource mobilization efforts; (b) assisting in the identification of humanitarian priorities and needs and the coordination of resource mobilization efforts; and (c) disseminating information on the impact of natural disasters, response there to and the need for international assistance.

In order to meet the increased requirements for coordination support, humanitarian advocacy and information, the OCHA Office in the occupied Palestinian territory will improve the capacity of Information Management, Advocacy and information dissemination in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, amongst humanitarian partners, local and international media, policy makers and governmental and non-governmental actors.

The Graphic Designer will be expected to work closely with the Information Management, Research and Analysis, Advocacy, and Field Coordination Units. The Graphic Designer will contribute to the development and improvement of the design, branding and lay-out of outputs produced by UN OCHA oPt. The Graphic Designer will ensure that UN OCHA oPt’s products and reports are following the OCHA oPt graphic guidelines, provide the best possible functionality and usability to OCHA clients and stakeholders and contributes to the overall branding process.
The responsibility of the Graphic Designer is to ensure the implementation of and maintenance of existing graphic guidelines; lay-out of reports and publications in English, Arabic and Hebrew; development of new graphic solutions; and design of innovative interactive products.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

-Maintain and strengthen OCHA oPt brand
-Design and lay-out of reports and other products
-Development of presentations, web interface and interactive products
-File archiving system
-Other responsibilities


1-Maintain and strengthen OCHA oPt brand, focusing on achievement of the following results:
-Safeguard and ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with the graphic guidelines;
-Maintain and further develop the graphic guidelines, in line with overall OCHA directives (accommodation and modification if needed);
-Implement the graphic guidelines in all OCHA oPt products;
-Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations.

2-Design and lay out of reports and other projects, focusing on achievement of the following results:

-Support and lead the design process of reports and presentations for printing, electronic distribution and live delivery;
-Lay-out weekly, monthly and other recurrent reports in close cooperation with the author/project manager;
-Design templates for new publications and products in line with graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with the author/project manager;
-Maintain templates (Word, PowerPoint etc) and give technical support for the use of them;
-Improve and edit art-works, photos, charts and other graphic elements;
-Assist in establishing and be responsible for maintaining the photo archive.

3. Development of presentations, web interface and interactive products

-Lay-out and design presentations;
-Create animations in PowerPoint and/or Flash for illustrative purposes such as animation of maps and more advanced solutions;
-Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for use of new media;
-Develop web interface and design for OCHA oPt website, operational databases and other interactive products in close collaboration with the Web Developer and the Database Developer.

4. File archiving system

-Revise the current filing structures in the office and advice an archiving system based on the current structure and the needs of the different units.
-Study difference indexing solutions and recommend and implement the best one for the office

5. Other responsibilities

-Maintain a client-oriented approach that ensures the IMU provides high-quality information management services and products to the OCHA office and to members of the humanitarian community.
-Any other duties as may be requested by the IMU Manager

Education:

Secondary education. University Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Media and Communication, Fine Arts or related field would be desirable but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in working with communication media, and specific experience in Graphic Design is required at the national or international level.

1-Strong practical background in graphic design, including the knowledge of design software such as Adobe Design Premium-package and web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash. Basic understanding of web development (HTML, Java script etc) technologies and GIS is required.
2-Show a clear and mature style of design with an understanding to implement in an official UN setting.
3-Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management;
4-Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;
5-Knowledge of standard software packages (MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio –Adobe Acrobat);
Other skills: Working experience in a development or humanitarian environment is preferable. Technical knowledge of OCHA Field Information Management tools is desirable.

Language requirements:

Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station. Intermediate level in Hebrew is preferable



How to apply:
All applicants are requested to email the completed United Nations Personal History Form (UN-P-11) in English providing full details of education, present and past employment, language skills, computer skills, etc. to the OCHA oPt Office by using the following e-mail address: [email protected]. 
It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (04-10-008) as the subject in your e-mail application.

Only qualified candidates should apply and only those who have been short listed will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  16 September 2010

Applications received after this date will not be considered.