Graphic/Design Assistant
Job Opening
Posting Title: Graphic/Design Assistant, G6
Job Code Title;GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period:18 June 2015-18 July 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PUB-UNHABITAT-41771-R-NAIROBI (E)
To apply click here
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat’s Advocacy, Outreach and Communications Branch helps to implement advocacy, outreach and communications strategies supporting the dissemination of the normative and technical work, in order to strengthen the corporate image and positioning of the Programme, increase outreach and disseminate key messages to enhance global awareness and sensitization on sustainable urbanization issues. This post is located in the Production Unit in the Advocacy, Outreach and Communications Branch, at the Nairobi Duty Station. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Production Unit, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities
Participate in initial meetings with clients to discuss potential design projects, e.g. substantive content, communication objectives, media (including electronically published products) and design options, technical specifications, costs, schedules/deadlines, etc.
Independently undertake design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of UN-Habitat sponsored activities (e.g. major conferences, observances, events and campaigns); conceptualize and develop design proposals for review by clients, which may include photographic, illustrative or more abstract graphic solutions.
Prepare all approved designs in digital format for final review, printing and digital publishing as well as pre-press quality checks.
Provide guidance and support throughout the production process; coordinate and follow-up with clients and other relevant parties such as proof readers, production staff, photographers and cartography staff, and ensure that deadlines are met.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to create and develop visual response to communication problems, including understanding of hierarchy, typography, aesthetics, composition and construction of meaningful concepts; Capacity to solve communication problems including identifying the problem, researching, analysis, solution generating, prototyping, user testing and outcome evaluation; Exhibits pride in work and in achievements; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Demonstrates good understanding of and ability to utilize tools and technology.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and shows interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; 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.
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.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve design 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 and interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent with supplemental training in Graphic Design.
Work Experience
Seven years’ relevant work experience in graphic design required. Specific experience in publication design, corporate identity and exhibition/event design will be an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment Method
United Nations Considerations
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.
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.
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” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Posting Title: Graphic/Design Assistant, G6
Job Code Title;GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period:18 June 2015-18 July 2015
Job Opening number: 15-PUB-UNHABITAT-41771-R-NAIROBI (E)
To apply click here
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat’s Advocacy, Outreach and Communications Branch helps to implement advocacy, outreach and communications strategies supporting the dissemination of the normative and technical work, in order to strengthen the corporate image and positioning of the Programme, increase outreach and disseminate key messages to enhance global awareness and sensitization on sustainable urbanization issues. This post is located in the Production Unit in the Advocacy, Outreach and Communications Branch, at the Nairobi Duty Station. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Production Unit, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Responsibilities
Participate in initial meetings with clients to discuss potential design projects, e.g. substantive content, communication objectives, media (including electronically published products) and design options, technical specifications, costs, schedules/deadlines, etc.
Independently undertake design assignments, including high priority requests, for a variety of UN-Habitat sponsored activities (e.g. major conferences, observances, events and campaigns); conceptualize and develop design proposals for review by clients, which may include photographic, illustrative or more abstract graphic solutions.
Prepare all approved designs in digital format for final review, printing and digital publishing as well as pre-press quality checks.
Provide guidance and support throughout the production process; coordinate and follow-up with clients and other relevant parties such as proof readers, production staff, photographers and cartography staff, and ensure that deadlines are met.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to create and develop visual response to communication problems, including understanding of hierarchy, typography, aesthetics, composition and construction of meaningful concepts; Capacity to solve communication problems including identifying the problem, researching, analysis, solution generating, prototyping, user testing and outcome evaluation; Exhibits pride in work and in achievements; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Demonstrates good understanding of and ability to utilize tools and technology.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and shows interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; 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.
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.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve design 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 and interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent with supplemental training in Graphic Design.
Work Experience
Seven years’ relevant work experience in graphic design required. Specific experience in publication design, corporate identity and exhibition/event design will be an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Assessment Method
United Nations Considerations
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.
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.
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” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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