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Graphic Design of UNESCO-LO Reports Jobs in Ethiopia at VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Title: Graphic Design of UNESCO-LO Reports
Company: VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Location: Ethiopia
Description of assignment (DoA) details
Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.
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Graphic Design of UNESCO-LO Reports
Ethiopia
8 weeks
1
assignment(s)
Competitive recruitment
Advertisement end date:14/05/2026
General
Description of assignment title
Graphic Design of UNESCO-LO Reports
Assignment country
Ethiopia
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Number of Assignments
1
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
1 – 5 hours per week
Host entity
UNESCO
Modality
Online
Duration
8 weeks
Sustainable Development Goal
- Quality education
Details
Mission and objectives
The mission of UNESCO Addis Ababa is to contribute to sustainable human development in a culture of peace underpinned by tolerance, democracy, and human rights through programs and projects in UNESCO's fields of competence: Education, Natural Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Culture and Communication and Information. The UNESCO Addis Ababa office comprises of the Liaison office with African Union Commission (AUC ) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the National Office for Ethiopia.
Context
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication, and information. Through knowledge sharing and policy dialogues, UNESCO supports Member States in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Since January 2011, the UNESCO Office in Addis Ababa has served as the Liaison Office to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), as well as the National Office for Ethiopia. Its role is to implement the Organization’s Approved Programme and Budget at the country level and to advocate for UNESCO’s mandate and unique role in advancing international cooperation by ensuring coherence between UNESCO’s global priorities, the UN Agenda 2030, the AU’s Agenda 2063, the AU-UN coordination mechanisms, and Ethiopia’s national development frameworks. To further enhance the visibility of the UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office’s work, the assignment will support the preparation of selected communication and visibility materials for outreach and dissemination purposes.
Task description
Key objectives of the review include: Under the direct supervision of the relevant Programme Specialist, the volunteer will provide support to the design of communication and visibility materials for the UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office, in consultation with the relevant team members. The work will ensure that the materials present information in a clear, structured and visually appealing format, while maintaining consistency with UNESCO editorial, graphic and visibility standards. The volunteer will: – Provide support to the design of selected communication and visibility materials for the UNESCO Addis Ababa Liaison Office, in line with UNESCO branding guidelines; – Integrate feedback from relevant team members and ensure consistency across the materials; – Support any other related visibility assignments as needed by the Office.
Assignment requirements
Required Experience
Candidates should have professional experience in graphic design with previous experience in designing document layouts, and must have in-depth knowledge of graphic design applications, as well as good verbal and written communication skills. A degree in graphic design or related field is considered an asset. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Accountability (C)
- Communication (C)
- Innovation (C)
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
- Results focus (C)
- Teamwork (C)
- Professionalism (C) – For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proficiency in Canva.
- University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in communication, design, development studies, or related fields.
- Experience in reviewing, editing and producing high-quality reports and publications for UN or similar organizations.
- Strong coordination, research, analytical and writing skills with de demonstrated attention to detail.
- Experience in graphics design and layout, preferably using tool such as Canva, Adobe, or InDesign.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
Languages
English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Inclusivity statement
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