ABOUT WFP WESTERN AFRICA REGIONAL BUREAU (RBD)

The WFP West Africa region extends from Mauritania to Chad and along the coast from Cameroon to Senegal. It consists of 19 countries; Benin Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Regional Bureau for West & Central Africa (RBD) is based in Dakar and provides strategic guidance, technical support, and direction to country operations in these countries.

To advance engagement with partners and create favorable environment for fundraising as well as political support to its operations, the Regional Bureau implements a communication and advocacy strategy targeting its various audiences. This Graphic Design consultant be part of the communications team, reporting directly to the Regional Head of Communications, Advocacy and Marketing Unit. S/he will contribute to raising brand awareness and increasing visibility of WFP programmes and activities through production of high-quality materials including brochures, flyers, Sway presentations, visibility items, etc for functional units within the Bureau as well as country offices across the region.

PURPOSE OF THE ROSTER

This call for the roster is published to give an opportunity to applicants to express interest in being part of this roster to undertake the key accountabilities listed below when the opportunities arise.

This announcement is not related to any current open position. However, all applications received will be reviewed and will be subject to a selection process to assess the relevant professional experience and qualifications of the candidates.

A Graphic Design Consultant would be responsible for the Key accountabilities listed below.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Implement WFP’s and donors branding policy and guidelines.
2. Ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with WFP’s branding and donors’ requirements/polices
3. Implement the graphic guidelines in all WFP’s communication products including annual country reports (ACR);
4. Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and Design and layout of reports and other products
5. Design reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution.
6. Improve and edit artwork, photos, charts and other graphic elements.
7. Layout and design information and communication materials (t-shirts, banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, bulletins, flyers, cards)
8. Create different illustrative materials such as animations, Sway and Canvas presentations and design of CD/DVD packaging
9. Any other duties as determined by supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

You have

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree equivalent, BAC+4/5), recognized by https://www.whed.net/home.php in communications, journalism, visual arts, public relations or first University degree (Bachelor’s degree equivalent, BAC +3) in the same disciplines with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training.

Should you not find your university degree in this link kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree.

Experience:

You have

At least three (3) years of relevant progressively responsible professional post-graduate experience in experience in graphic design and multimedia production.

An experience of working in a regional office of a development or humanitarian agency is added advantage.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in both written and spoken English and French.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Keen knowledge of graphic design, multimedia productions and understanding diverse audiences and to approaches to reaching them through visual storytelling.

Experience with utilizing the latest multimedia software application (Adobe packages, etc).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Based on the assessment results, successful candidates will be placed in a roster at consultant level II. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their continued interest and availability for short-term opportunities ranging between 1 to 11 months.
• The roster validity is for a period of 24 months from the date on which the candidate is notified of their success.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 March 2023

How to apply

WFP Value Proposition

• Meaningful and impactful careers – Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
• Continuous learning and training – We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
• Multicultural and stimulating working environment – We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.

To apply to this roster, please click the link below:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=515635&company=C0000168410P

OR visit our career website www.wfp.org/careers

Please note:

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.