Junior Graphic Designer

United Nations · Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR

Result of Service The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to contribute to the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities. Work Location Home Based Expected duration Two (2\) months Duties and Responsibilities Background 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. To properly implement the above\-mentioned initiatives, a Junior Graphic Designer is required. Report to UN\-Habitat Manager 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: a) Design and visual production • Contribute to the elaboration of visual identities for specific initiatives, projects, campaigns, and events, in line with UN\-Habitat’s branding guidelines. • Design and layout publications, reports, catalogues, and other editorial products. • Create graphic materials for digital platforms, including social media cards, short videos, animations, and infographics. • Contribute to short video production and editing, including subtitling and simple motion graphics. • Design informative communication products such as booklets, brochures, banners, and other printed or digital materials. • Develop promotional materials (e.g., posters, photo panels, PowerPoint templates, business cards, labels, and t\-shirts). • Collaborate with photo editing and image optimization for web stories and other digital content. • Contribute to illustration, layout and vectorization tasks for internal and external materials. • Maintain an organized archive of all multimedia and design files, ensuring accessibility for the communications team. • Ensure all design outputs are consistent with UN\-Habitat’s corporate identity and visual standards. b) Communication and content support • Handle the visual adaptation of communication materials for different audiences and platforms. • Contribute to the production of visual content for campaigns, events, and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with the communications team. • Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaigns and communication strategies, contributing creative ideas. • Collaborate with the communications team in preparing visuals for media kits, press releases, and newsletters. • Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN\-Habitat and the project’s partners as requested. • Have compliance with HQ and Regional Office guidelines for branding, written and design materials. • Have compliance with UN\-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes. • Develop reports following ABNT guidelines, ensuring alignment with UN\-Habitat’s quality standards and project requirements. • Ensure the adoption of ethical principles in the course of the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity and the promotion of safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment. • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the functions of the position. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of