Responsibilities

Assist in the definition and implementation of the communication and design strategy of the Planning, Finance and Economy Section (PFES), with a strong focus on visual communication, including: Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling: Lead and support the design of compelling graphics for social media campaigns, infographics, visual reports, event materials, and other outreach products that effectively communicate PFES’ work.

Infographics & Data Visualization: Transform complex data and research findings into clear, engaging, and visually appealing infographics, charts, and other creative visual formats.

Digital Content Creation: Produce and edit promotional visuals, videos, presentations, and catalogues tailored for diverse audiences and communication channels.

Publications & Layout Design: Design and format official publications, reports, handbooks, and brochures, ensuring brand consistency and readability across print and digital formats.

Social Media Design: Create artwork and templates for web stories, social media posts, and campaigns to be disseminated on official platforms, ensuring strong visual impact and alignment with corporate branding.

Photo & Video Content: Support the editing, curation, and archiving of photos and video material for use across publications, events, and digital platforms.

Brand Consistency & Innovation: Liaise with UN-Habitat’s Advocacy, Outreach and Communication Unit to ensure PFES visuals and designs are aligned with UN-Habitat’s corporate identity, while exploring creative approaches to enhance engagement. 

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),

Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.