Graphic Design and Data Visualization Consultant at UN Women

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. 

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 counties’ outline map according the fact sheet.

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Completion of secondary education required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in communication studies, graphic design, social sciences or a related arts  and humanities or a related field is an asset. 

Experience:

• 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.