Context
As part of Delivering as One, the UN Country Team has established a UN Communications Group (UNCG) to be a strong unifying platform for dealing with common communication challenges facing the UN in Angola. All UN agencies in Angola adhere to the UNCG principles of communications. Accordingly, the Communications, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilisation Unit in the (United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Office, intends to promote effective advocacy for its mandate and its mission; and publicize its programme, projects, and results of its activities. To realize this, the services of a National UN Volunteer Graphics Design Associate will be valuable
Task description
Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the National Officer Communications, Partnerships, and Resource Mobilisation, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in the development and implementation of the overall UNFPA Country Office Communications Strategy, with a particular focus on digital communication, and designs of advocacy materials, among which are: Graphics Designs
- Preparing the design of documents, newsletters, brochures, flyers, invitations, posters, and Creative infographics that reflect UNFPA results;
- Plan with programme units to identify which projects and results to highlight;
- Produce creative advocacy designs;
- Support and lead the design process of reports and presentations for printing, electronic distribution, and live delivery;
- Design invitations for events with images and other related materials;
- Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, web, and interactive presentations;
- Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for the use of new media; Layout and design of power-point presentations as needed;
- Provide design inputs for presentations for all units on an ad-hoc basis;
- Assist with the design of social media assets daily;
- Input proposals and pitch presentations for units;
- Input into the development of donor communication materials;
Video production and photography
- The UNV will work with all units and partners to develop the various products within stipulated budgets and set deadlines;
- Ensure photo and video coverage of all UNFPA events and field activities;
- Assist in establishing and be responsible for maintaining a photo and video archive;
- Deliver High-quality footage for broadcast or non-broadcast production;
- Deliver High-quality photos that can be reproduced in print, multi-media, and online formats;
- Prepare photos and videos for social media use;
- Produce materials for websites and TV including short documentaries, interviews, animation, coverage, etc;
- Conduct thematic interviews with partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders linked to the project; Represent UNFPA in relevant One UN in Angola Working Groups.
- Contribute actively to joint Communications initiatives, including for the joint UN and Regional communications materials;
- Perform any other task as may be required;
- Set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring, and formal and on-the-job training while working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
Required experience
- 3 years of experience in communication and creative designs preferably in a development context;
- Excellent drafting skills, with experience in advocacy. Convey messages in a very simple, yet inspiring way;
- Fully proficient in Portuguese. Working knowledge of English is required;
- Be capable of taking initiative and coping under pressure;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications and Web Design Software;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
- Excellent skills in photography and video editing;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel
- Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;
Languages
Portuguese, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communication or related field
