Graphic Designer (Desktop Publishing)

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in various countries around the world, with a focus on sustainable development and humanitarian assistance. The organization employs thousands of individuals across diverse fields, working collaboratively to achieve its goals and uphold the principles of the UN Charter.

Job Overview:
The position of Graphic Designer (Desktop Publishing) involves creating two professionally designed, publication-ready strategic documents: the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MCSDCF) and the Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Common Country Analysis (CCA). The role requires the designer to effectively communicate the UN's strategic vision and programming priorities to various stakeholders, including government entities, development partners, the private sector, civil society, and the public. The designer will work from home in Trinidad and Tobago for a duration of two months, focusing on producing high-quality publications that champion the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region. The designer will be expected to adhere to UN branding guidelines and ensure that the final products are accessible and visually appealing, thereby enhancing the communication of key messages and findings.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include: designing and laying out two publication-ready reports, developing a coherent visual identity for each publication, designing various components such as covers, title pages, and tables of contents, establishing a consistent typography and color palette, redesigning existing figures and charts to meet professional standards, creating new infographics and data visualizations, sourcing and integrating high-quality visuals, processing images for print and digital formats, formatting references and citations, preparing publications for digital distribution and print production, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, incorporating feedback through multiple rounds of revisions, delivering editable source files, and ensuring timely delivery of all outputs while maintaining accuracy and adherence to UN branding guidelines.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include completed secondary education, with a diploma, degree, or recognized professional certification in graphic design, visual communication, desktop publishing, fine arts, or a related field considered an asset. A minimum of five years of demonstrated professional experience in graphic design and desktop publishing is required, particularly in the layout of long-form reports and strategic documents. Experience designing publications for the United Nations or similar organizations is essential, along with a proven clientele of local, regional, and international clients. Additional qualifications include experience in producing data visualizations and accessible PDFs, as well as familiarity with branding and visibility guidelines from organizations such as the UN, EU, or World Bank.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have completed secondary education, with further education in graphic design, visual communication, desktop publishing, fine arts, or a related field being advantageous. This educational background provides the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively execute the responsibilities of the position, particularly in creating visually compelling and professionally formatted publications.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design and desktop publishing. This experience should include a strong portfolio demonstrating the layout of long-form reports and strategic documents, as well as experience working with international organizations or comparable institutional clients. Proven experience in designing data visualizations, infographics, and publications that adhere to branding guidelines is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is crucial for effectively communicating with stakeholders and ensuring that the publications are accessible and comprehensible to the intended audience.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based in Trinidad and Tobago and is expected to last for two months. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. Additionally, the UN does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.