Graphic designer / graphic designer

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IT Specialist / Graphic Designer

• 12 months On site National Specialist UCoS from Apr2026 Full-time
• 1 Assignment Competitive Recruitment Announcement end date:03/11/2026 00:00 General Description of the assignment title Specialist Infographist / Graphic Designer Country of assignment Niger

Location

Location of work on a premises Expected start date 15/11/2026 Duration 12 months (with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable development goal

• 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions UNDP Host Organization Modality On site Type National Volunteer Category Specialist UCoS from Apr2026 Full-time work schedule Number of assignments 1 Details Mission and objectives

Experience

UNDP is the global development network of the United Nations system. It advocates for change, and connects countries with the knowledge, experiences and resources their people need to improve their lives. We are on the ground in 166 countries, helping them identify their own solutions to national and global development challenges. To build capacity, these countries can rely on UNDP staff and its wide range of partners at any time. World leaders are committed to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to halve poverty by 2030. The UNDP network links and coordinates global and national efforts to achieve these goals. We focus on helping countries develop and share solutions to problems. UNDP helps developing countries mobilize and use international assistance effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and promote the active participation of women.

Job overview

Education / Qualifications

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supports Niger in its efforts to achieve sustainable, inclusive and resilient development, including in the areas of governance, peacebuilding, resilience, climate change, gender equality, poverty reduction and economic development. As part of the implementation of its programmes and projects, UNDP Niger regularly produces and disseminates a large volume of communication content for different audiences: institutional partners, technical and financial partners, beneficiaries, media, civil society, the private sector, young people and the general public. Visual communication is an essential part of UNDP’s visibility and advocacy strategy. In particular, it makes the results of the programmes more accessible, promotes achievements on the ground and increases the visibility of UNDP’s contribution to Niger’s development. To strengthen its capacity to produce visual content and digital communication, UNDP Niger wants to recruit a UN Volunteer – Graphic Designer, who will provide technical and creative support to the Communication and Advocacy Unit. The Volunteer will contribute to the design of modern, consistent and appropriate graphic materials for UNDP’s various communication channels, while ensuring compliance with the United Nations and UNDP visual identity and communication standards. The main objective of the assignment is to strengthen UNDP Niger’s capacity in visual communication, graphic design and digital content production, in order to improve the visibility, impact and accessibility of UNDP results and initiatives. In particular, the Volunteer will help to transform information, data and program results into visual content that is attractive, clear and easily understandable. Description of the task

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Communications Manager and in collaboration with the program and project teams, the Volunteer will be responsible for: A. Graphic design and infographics

• Develop professional graphic materials for UNDP Niger communications activities;
• Develop posters, flyers, brochures, leaflets, kakemonos, roll-ups, invitations, greeting cards and other printed materials;
• Design PowerPoint presentations and visual institutional materials;
• Create infographics to present data, statistics, results and key messages in a simple and attractive way;
• Transform complex information into accessible and understandable visual content;
• Develop graphic models adapted to the different communication needs of the Office. B. Digital communication and social networks
• Design visuals for UNDP Niger social networks;
• Produce formats suitable for LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and other relevant platforms;
• Declining graphic content in different formats and dimensions for digital media;
• Contribute to the creation of visual campaigns for international days, awareness-raising campaigns, events and UNDP initiatives;
• Support the creation of visual content for UNDP websites and digital platforms. C. Support for events and campaigns
• Design the visual identity of UNDP Niger events, campaigns and initiatives;
• Prepare the necessary communication materials for events: invitations, programs, badges, signage, backdrop, roll-up, panels, certificates, etc.;

Main duties

• Support the preparation of visual materials for conferences, workshops, trainings, field missions and official ceremonies;
• Ensure the graphic consistency of all media produced for the same event or campaign. D. Valuation of programme results
• Collaborate with program teams to identify results and messages that can be visually enhanced;
• Design scorecards, success stories, one-pagers and other capitalization materials;
• Develop infographics presenting the achievements and impact of UNDP projects;
• Contribute to the enhancement of human stories and testimonies of beneficiaries through visual supports;
• Support the production of content to better communicate on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). E. Media management and archiving
• Organize and maintain a digital library of graphic files produced;
• Ensure the availability of source files and final media versions;
• Ensure compliance with UNDP and United Nations graphic standards, visual charter and visibility standards;
• Contribute to the updating of graphic models used by the Bureau. F. Innovation and continuous improvement
• Propose new creative approaches to improve UNDP visual communication;
• Track trends in graphic design, digital communication and data visualization;
• Experiment with new visual and digital communication formats;
• Advise teams on best practices in graphic design and visual communication. EXPECTED RESULTS
• At the end of the assignment, the Volunteer will have contributed in particular to:
• Strengthen the quality and consistency of UNDP Niger’s visual communication materials;
• Increase the visibility of UNDP results and achievements;
• Improve the visual presentation of program data and information;
• Regularly produce graphic content adapted to digital platforms and social networks;
• Provide an organized library of graphic models and media;
• Strengthen the visual identity and consistency of the Office’s communications;
• Facilitate public access to information on UNDP interventions and results. INDICATIVE DELIVERY The Volunteer may, in particular, produce:
• Posters and promotional materials for campaigns and events;
• Infographics presenting program results and data;
• One-pagers and results sheets;
• Graphic media for social networks;
• PowerPoint presentations and institutional supports;
• Brochures, leaflets and publications;
• Templates and institutional graphic models;
• Visibility supports for events;
• Visual communication kits for campaigns;
• Other graphic material as required by the Office. Eligibility criteria Âge 18 – 80 Experience required 3 years Nationality The applicant must be a national, legal resident or have refugee status in the country of assignment. Requirements of assignment Relevant experience 3 years Languages French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Desirable Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, graphic arts, communication, multimedia, computer graphics or related fields. Skills and values Excellent mastery of the principles of graphic design; Strong sense of aesthetics and visual composition; Ability to transform complex information into simple and attractive visual messages; Good knowledge of typography, layout and color theory; Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; Attention to detail and quality requirements; Ability to respect a graphic charter and an institutional visual identity; Good understanding of institutional communication and development issues. The Volunteer will have to demonstrate: creativity and innovation; professionalism; organizational skills; autonomy; team spirit; ability to listen; responsiveness; respect for deadlines; flexibility; ability to work in a multicultural environment. Skills and experience The candidate must hold at least:
• a university or professional degree in graphic design, visual communication, graphic arts, communication, multimedia, computer graphics or related fields;
• or
• a recognized professional training in computer graphics, graphic design or visual communication, accompanied by relevant experience. Professional experience Relevant experience in:
• Graphic design and infographics;
• creation of institutional communication media;
• digital communication and social networks;
• design of infographics and data visualization;
• layout of documents;
• production of media for printing and digital; will be strongly desired. Experience working with international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, public institutions or development agencies is an asset. An excellent command of at least several of the following tools is desired:
• Adobe Photoshop;
• Adobe Illustrator;
• Adobe InDesign;
• Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software;
• After Effects, Canva Pro or similar tools;
• Microsoft PowerPoint;
• Data creation and visualization tools. The mastery of graphic creation tools assisted by artificial intelligence is an asset. LANGUAGES Excellent command of written and oral French; Knowledge of English is an advantage; Knowledge of one or more national languages of Niger is an asset. Field of expertise Art, design, culture, Audio-visual content, Digital and social media Driving licence Other information Volunteering is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken voluntarily, for the common good, without financial reward being the main motivator. Living conditions and remarks The Volunteer will be based in the UNDP Office at Niamey and may be required to travel within Niger as part of field missions. Travel will be conducted in accordance with applicable UNDP and United Nations Volunteers procedures and rules. The mission may require some flexibility in terms of schedules, especially when covering events, official missions or activities requiring shooting at specific times Declaration of inclusivity The United Nations Volunteers programme is an equal opportunities programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care and protected characteristics. As part of their commitment to UNV’s values, all UN Volunteers are committed to combating all forms of discrimination and promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or any other status. Note on vaccination requirements Covid-19 Candidates selected for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), in accordance with the applicable host entity policy. Warning of fraud The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interview, test or other fees as part of the application or recruitment process. If you receive a request for payment of any fee, please do not take this into account. In addition, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. You are therefore advised to exercise great caution when communicating personal information on the web.

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