Individual Local Consultant - Graphic Designer

The Position: Graphic Designer and Digital Communication Consultant

The Graphic Designer and digital communication consultant will report directly to the Regional Communications Advisor and work in technical collaboration with the Regional Media Specialist and
Communications Team.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results

Job Purpose:

The Graphic Designer and Digital Communication Consultant supports the Regional Communications Unit and WCARO Directorate in designing, producing, and harmonizing high-quality visual communication materials, regional reports, and event branding assets. He will work closely with the Communications and Programme
teams to ensure strict compliance with UNFPA visual identity and branding standards.

You would be responsible for:

1. Visual Design and Layout of Regional Publications:
   1. Design, layout, and format thematic reports and the 2026 annual report, policy briefs, advocacy documents, monographs, and brochures for WCARO.
   2. Transform complex demographic, health, and gender data into clear, engaging, and high-impact infographics and visual charts.
2. Digital Communication and Social Media Assets:
   1. Create web banners, digital flyers, and multimedia graphics tailored for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram).
   2. Produce dynamic animated GIFs (such as event countdowns) in both French and English.
   3. Design digital quote cards and promotional visual assets for international commemorative days and flagship campaigns.
3. Event Branding and Exhibition Materials:
   1. Develop complete visual identities for regional conferences, policy dialogues, and high-level events (logos, color palettes, typography, and visual guidelines).
   2. Design event materials including roll-up banners, stage backdrops, participant badges, agendas, tote bags, notebooks, pens, and name plates in bilingual formats.
4. Branding Compliance, Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management:
   1. Ensure full compliance of all graphic products with corporate UNFPA visual branding standards and guidelines.
   2. Maintain, organize, and archive source files (AI, INDD, PSD, high-res PDF) in the regional communication repository.
   3. Provide technical support and design guidance to WCARO Country Offices as required.
5. Others:
   1. Act as technical support for digital multimedia initiatives within the Regional Communications Unit.
   2. Carry out any other related graphic design duties as assigned by the supervisor and WCARO leadership.
   3. Contribute to UI/UX design of digital platforms and web applications, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and consistent visual experiences.

Duration : 3.5 Months

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Completed secondary level education required (Baccalauréat). University degree or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or Digital Marketing is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Five (5) years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, UI/UX design, visual communication
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Canva Pro.
• Proven experience in designing visual assets
• Proven track record of professional performance

Languages:

• Fluency in spoken and written French is required; working knowledge of English is desirable.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent visual storytelling, creative flair, and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
• Strong understanding of UN/UNFPA visual identity guidelines.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Place where services are to be delivered: UNFPA WCARO premises, Dakar, Senegal (Primarily On-site / Hybrid)

Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable: UNFPA will provide the consultant with a computer/laptop, access to corporate design tools/licenses, internet connectivity and dedicated office space within UNFPA WCARO premises.

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any: Travel may be required during events organized outside Dakar (whenever Communication Support will be required)

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.