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Junior Graphic DesignerUN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Remote | Rio de Janeiro CON level Speaks English, French, Portuguese, Spanish The Junior Graphic Designer will support the UN-Habitat office in Brazil by executing communication-related activities to enhance project objectives and organizational priorities. This role involves designing visual identities, publications, and digital content while ensuring adherence to branding guidelines. The designer will collaborate with the communications team to produce visual content for campaigns and events. The position requires a strong understanding of graphic design software and social media dynamics.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
  • At least three years of graphic design experience
  • Experience in Brazilian context
  • Proficiency in Adobe software and Canva
  • Fluency in Portuguese
The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to contribute to the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities. Home BasedTwo (2) months The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan, and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. In order to meet with greater demand for projects, the office of Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer that will be focusing on Brazil. The professional will be asked to assist the office team by executing communication-related activities to support the implementation of UN-Habitat's initiatives in Brazil. The Junior Graphic Designer reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her.
Responsibilities:
  • The Junior Graphic Designer will support the implementation of the initiatives with the following responsibilities:
  • Design and visual production
  • Communication and content support
Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant technical experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience At least three (3) years of progressively responsible graphic design experience is required. Previous experience working in the Brazilian context is required. Previous experience with graphic design in development and/or non-profit projects is desirable. Experience in producing content for social media is desirable. Familiarity with and interest in urban issues and urban global agenda of the Organization is desirable. Previous experience within the UN System or any other international agency is desirable. Skills Good proficiency in the use of software such as Adobe package (especially Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and Canva is required. Good understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and its different dynamics and characteristics for adequate application of graphic design products is required. Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams and Google (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms), and Canvas are required. Photography experience and skills in video editing and production is desirable. Languages Fluency in Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or English is desirable.

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