Graphic Design Assistant

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graphic Arts Assistant, within OSAA's Strategic Management Unit of the UN Secretariat, will conceptualize and develop design proposals for OSAA activities, including conferences and campaigns. The role involves creating designs that meet branding guidelines and preparing print and electronic materials for publication.

Responsibilities include participating in project meetings, producing approved designs, reviewing proofs, providing production support, coordinating with teams and external

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A test or examination in Graphic Design is required.
• Minimum seven years of experience in publications production, including desktop publishing, graphic design, and layout; five years if candidate has a first-level university degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design project meetings, discussing substantive content, communication goals, media and technical specifications.
• Independently undertake design assignments, conceptualizing and developing proposals for OSAA activities such as conferences and campaigns.
• Prepare approved designs in electronic format for final review and printing, adhering to UN and OSAA branding guidelines and reviewing color and print proofs.
• Provide guidance and support throughout the production process, coordinate with teams and external parties to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, presentation, and visualization for reports, web pages, and publications.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communications

Layout design

Branding

Digital media production

Accountability

Technological awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graphic Design test

Tools

Desktop publishing software

Graphic design tools

Job description

Organizational context: The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) operates within the UN Secretariat, focusing on enhancing international support for Africa's development and security. It assists the Secretary-General in coordinating UN System support for the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and establishing a monitoring mechanism for development commitments. The Strategic Management Unit is where this role is situated, reporting to the Senior Programme Management Officer.

Job purpose: The Graphic Arts Assistant, reporting to the Senior Programme Management Officer within OSAA's Strategic Management Unit, is responsible for conceptualizing and developing design proposals for various OSAA activities, including conferences, events, and campaigns. This role involves participating in project meetings to define communication objectives and design options, preparing approved designs for print and electronic publication according to UN and OSAA branding guidelines, and reviewing proofs. The assistant will also provide project production support, coordinate with relevant parties to ensure timely delivery, and assist with data visualization and updating information materials like web pages and publications, contributing to effective communication and knowledge management.

Responsibilities: The Graphic Arts Assistant will participate in design project meetings, discussing substantive content, communication goals, media, and technical specifications. They will independently undertake design assignments, conceptualizing and developing proposals for OSAA activities such as conferences and campaigns, which may include photographic, illustrative, or abstract graphic solutions. The role involves preparing approved designs in electronic format for final review and printing, adhering to UN and OSAA branding guidelines, and reviewing color and print proofs. Additionally, the assistant will provide guidance and support throughout the production process, coordinate with teams and external parties to ensure projects remain on schedule, and assist with data collection, analysis, presentation, and visualization for reports, web pages, and publications.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. A test or examination in Graphic Design is also required.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of experience in publications production, including desktop publishing, graphic design, and layout, is required. This requirement is reduced to five years for candidates with a first-level university degree or higher. One year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism in graphic arts, design, visual communications, layout, branding, and digital media production; Accountability for responsibilities and commitments; Technological awareness and willingness to learn new technology.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French