Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Making Every Woman and Girl Count (Women Count) is UN Womenโs gender data programme aimed at supporting countries in their efforts to generate data to inform policies and monitor the implementation of the gender equality-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other national policy priorities. Women Count has a strong presence in the East Africa region, with the regional project for East and Southern Africa (ESA), and pathfinder projects underway in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. One of the outcomes of the Women Count project has been a significant increase in the availability of gender specific data across ESA. Under the current Phase II of the programme, over and above the focus on supporting the development of a conducive environment (legal and policy framework for Gender statistics) and production of quality and reliable data, Women Count has a strong focus on promoting the uptake and use of gender data as one of its key outcome areas.ย
Given this elevated focus on Outcome 3 on promoting the uptake and use of gender statistics, and with strong results emerging from programme implementation in pathfinder and other countries in the region, it is more critical than ever to capture, package, and share results with key stakeholders as part of the reporting and communication process and disseminate them to industry stakeholders and the general public in a variety of appropriate and effective formats and using diverse platforms. By creatively packaging results and information from the programme and supporting dissemination to various key publics, the Graphic Design, Gender Data Visualization, and Layout Assistant will contribute to achieving the three programme objectives stated above, and, more directly, Outcome 3.
The Graphic Design, Layout, and Gender Data Visualization Assistant will report directly to the UN Women ESA-RO Statistics Specialist and work closely with the Graphic Design, Layout, and Gender Data Visualization Consultant. The ESA-RO Statistics Specialist, Gender Statistics Communications Specialist, and regional Programme analyst offices will provide feedback and technical support as needed.
Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
The consultant is expected to develop layout and design of 47 County Data Factsheets for UN Women ESARO in such a way that external audiences can easily understand the information. The consultant will make the documents easy to navigate and understand through various creative methods including the use of graphics, illustrations, tables, and graphs. The consultant should apply basic principles of accessibility to documents produced. The average data factsheet comprises of about 4 pages of text and 50 graphs, tables and charts with an average total of between 12-16 pages. All reports will be produced in both digital and print versions, and final, packaged working design files (InDesign, etc.) are expected to be provided to the UN Women Regional Office upon completion of the assignment.
The designer will be expected to work closely with, and communicate regularly with, the UN Women ESARO Graphic Design and Data Visualization Consultant and Regional Women Count Communications specialist.ย
Brand guidelines, templates and art direction, will be provided by UN Women ESARO Graphic Design and Data Visualization Specialist. The designer will be expected to source for County logos and/emblems and to also modify/customize the provided Kenya countiesโ outline map according the fact sheet.
Deliverables:
Design reports, publications, and partner-led country documents featuring charts, diagrams, infographics, and well-structured layouts. Create engaging social media graphics tailored for diverse regional channels. Support the development of long-form materials, including Women Count reports and related products. Contribute to various graphic design, layout, and data visualization projects as needed.Consultantโs Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy. ย Any travel and related costs will be covered separately by the Hiring Unit.
Competencies :
Core Values:
Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:
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Functional Competencies:
Ability to use computer-based design software Graphic designย Working in teamsย Client orientation Timeous delivery of outputs.Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
Completion of secondary education required.ย Bachelorโs degree in communication studies, graphic design, social sciences or a related arts ย and humanities or a related field is an asset.ยExperience:
At least 6 years of experience in graphic design. Demonstrated experience in the layout and management of long-form reports and publications Full proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including as a minimum InDesign, and Illustrator . Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude Knowledge of accessibility best-practices for digital and print documents is considered an asset Experience in communication on matters related to human rights, gender equality, and population dynamics is considered an asset.Languages:
Fluency in English is required Knowledge of any other UN official language is an asset.Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
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