Vacancies at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Communication Division and the direct supervision of the Communication Lead for Special Events, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive, modern, and innovative visual identity for World Environment Day 2026, Champion of the Earth as well as other major UNEP campaigns and initiatives, as required.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in graphic design, visual communications, or creative direction, is required.
• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in in graphic design, visual communication, or creative direction, preferably supporting international organizations or global public-facing campaigns, is required.
• Proven experience developing campaign visual identities, brand systems, and style guides from concept to execution, is required
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; motion tools such as After Effects, is required.
• Demonstrated experience producing assets across print, outdoor, digital, social media, web, and multimedia formats, is desirable Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, multicultural or international environment, is desirable
• Demonstrated fluency in Canva, Figma, and comparable modern design platforms, including the development of scalable, brand-safe templates for non-designers, is desirable. Strong understanding of typography, layout systems, and contemporary design trends, is desirable. Working knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design, and brand compliance requirements is desirable
• Deadline is 19th feburary

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Responsibilities

• UNEP Focal point for review/quality assurance/validation of maps and all-geospatial related products.
• Serves – in full autonomy – as the UNEP focal point for validation/quality assurance/quality control of all geospatial-related products on publications, presentations, and electronic platforms conducting map clearances in order to ensure adherence with United Nations mapping rules and guidelines.
• Reviews/validates and clears all maps /country names prior to the issuance and publication of any map on publications, presentations, including dissemination via electronic means for UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to ensure adherence with the UN mapping rules and guidelines.
• Maintaining up-to date geospatial United Nations-approved basemap data sets content which forms as a base for mapping in the organization.
• Geospatial data and Information Management
• Conduct geospatial data management, analysis and visualization using Geospatial technologies to provide early warning information as a basis for environmental decision-making.
• Identify/collate/compile relevant data on specific environmental themes using geospatial technologies from existing sources to identify trends or patterns.
• Create operational dashboards and story maps for interactive data visualization and sharing.
• Perform GIS processing on UNEP projects.
• Provide Geospatial training and guidance to new/junior staff as well as other UNEP staff.
• Provide inputs for the implementation of One UN Geospatial Situation Room that includes development of interactive online web mapping services.
• Administrative Tasks
• Drafts and prepares correspondence and communication materials that include a wide range of documents/reports, debriefings, memos related to all aspects of geospatial data and information.
• Lead recruitment/hiring of United Nations Volunteers (UNVs), consultants and interns by developing the terms of reference, conducting interviews as well as writing interview reports in the unit.
• Supervising day today activities of United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) and Interns that involves providing guidance and training.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial information, analysis, mapping, data visualization, information management or related areas is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
• Experience with database programming languages (Python, SQL) and/or web GIS platforms is required
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), remote sensing tools, and spatial databases is required.
• Experiencing in data modeling and database management is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.