Document Integration Specialist

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Position Title: Document Integration Specialist
Location: Remote
Country: United States
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF Innocenti is a global research and foresight office that drives change for children and youth through evidence generation, data collection, and advocacy. Established to inform policies and actions that protect the lives and rights of children, youth, and families, UNICEF Innocenti operates with a mission to amplify the voices of children and provide insights on emerging practices and cutting-edge issues. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders, including UNICEF staff, academia, and civil society, to ensure that children's perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes.

Job Overview:
The Document Integration Specialist will play a crucial role in integrating a finalized document titled 'Beyond Being Heard: The Right of Children and Youth to Participate in a Changing World' into UNICEF's existing publication template. This position requires a keen eye for design and detail, as the specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the document is not only visually appealing but also effectively communicates key findings to stakeholders globally. The role involves maintaining a consistent design throughout the document, researching appropriate images, applying typography and visual hierarchy, and preparing the final files for digital distribution. The specialist will also need to make minor text adjustments as necessary to meet design requirements, ensuring that the final product is polished and accessible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Integrate the finalized text document into the existing UNICEF publication template, ensuring design consistency.
• Work with provided Word/InDesign files to incorporate the full text while maintaining the integrity of the design.
• Research and select five appropriate images from the UNICEF database, positioning them according to template guidelines.
• Apply appropriate typography and visual hierarchy to enhance readability throughout the document.
• Highlight key quotes from young participants to emphasize their voices within the text.
• Ensure proper formatting of titles, subtitles, footnotes, and resource lists.
• Create visually distinct sections that align with the document's structure.
• Prepare final files for digital distribution, ensuring all elements are correctly formatted.
• Make minor text adjustments as needed to fit design requirements. 1
• Integrate small changes following proofreading to ensure accuracy and quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word.
• Strong understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, and layout design principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain design consistency.
• Strong research skills to find appropriate images that align with the document's content.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with UNICEF's mission and values is a plus.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with equivalent experience in document design and integration may also be considered.

Experience:
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in document design, layout, or a related field is required. Experience working with international organizations or in a non-profit setting is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly Spanish or French, is considered an asset and may enhance communication with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work hours. The contract duration is not specified, but candidates should be prepared for a project-based engagement. The role is expected to be full-time, with potential for extension based on project needs. Compensation details are not provided in the job ad.