Consultant - Video and Graphic Designer

OVERVIEW

**Parent Sector**: Natural Sciences Sector (SC)

**Duty Station**: Perugia

**Classification of duty station**: filter12

**Standard Duration of Assignement**: filter13

**Job Family**: Natural Sciences

**Type of contract**: Non Staff

**Duration of contract**: From 7 to 11 months

**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 23 June 2023

**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Within the framework of the UNESCO and the Italian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP), under the overall supervision of the WWAP Coordinator and reporting directly to WWAP Programme Officer, the Video and Graphic Designer will perform the following duties:
**WWAP Publications**:
Layout of the Spanish version of United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR) 2023 (based on template UN WWDR2023 French edition),

Layout of the English and French version of the UN WWDR2024 (see explanatory note A below),

Layout of Water and Gender related publications

Layout of translations of gender-related documents, such as the ‘Call for Action Explained’ in French and Spanish

**WWAP Communications**:
Produce the communication material (ppt, save the date and/or fliers, videos and interviews, brochures, agenda, badges, etc.) for upcoming events, publications and initiatives concerning both the WWDR (see explanatory note B below) and ‘water and gender’ components of WWAP;
**Develop relevant material for social media (Twitter)**: GIFs, cards, pictures, videos;
Extract from existing WWAP communication materials or products (e.g. the UN WWDR), or prepare new material (images, GIF files, videos) for use in social media (Twitter), as requested

Edit videos and keep WWAP YouTube channel up-to-date (video & description upload);
Update and/or lay out of PPTs and documents - both for internal and/or external use.

Any other minor work (i.e. donor report, cards for fundraising etc - applicable to all months)

Long Description
EXPLANATORY NOTES

(A) Publication of UN WWDR2024

**UN WWDR2024 preparatory process**: internal design and layout of main editorial elements (tables and figures);
Prepare design and layout of the “Executive Summary” and “Facts, Figures and Action Examples” (between 12 and 16 pages each). Specifically, five versions for Latin-based languages and one template for non-Latin-based languages;
Templates for UN WWDR, Executive Summary and Facts, Figures and Action Examples will share the same design language

Producing the final layout of UN WWDR2024 in English and French.

(B) Communication of UN WWDR2024

Prepare the communication material in view of the launch of the UN WWDR2024 and related events, including production of videos (long and short trailer);
Design and layout of the master PPT with focus on the key findings and messages of UN WWDR2024;
Extract or prepare materials (images, GIF, JPEG, videos) for use in social media (Twitter), either tailored from existing communication materials, or produced as requested.

Long Description Long Description REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Academic Qualifications

Degree in visual arts, communication or similar required

Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant working experience in the field of video and graphic design.

Adobe Suite, in particular illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and after effect.

Video and audio editing software (Premiere, Final Cut, Logic Pro or similar)

Designed print and web material. Editing videos and motion design.

Sound knowledge of English. Proficiency in Italian is desirable.

Familiarity with the design of the UN WWDR series

Additional skills

Computer skills such as ability to use Mac and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suit,

Familiarity with the UN‐System is an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS
- Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information:

- An approach and methodology for the assignment and a work plan
- A competitive fee for the assignment, which should be quoted in EUR and expressed on a monthly basis.
- An updated CV

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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