Wellness and Culture Division – Graphic Designer

Rome - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 October 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Within the Wellness and Culture Division the role will develop and implement corporate visual branding and set corporate graphic design and publishing standards. Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Unit and the graphic designer will work as part of a dynamic team to develop creative concepts for communication and outreach campaigns producing communications materials for print and online media including Wellness and Culture campaigns and branding projects.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: - to be edited

Develop create and define refreshed strategic brand guidelines and templates to better engage mass media/ supporter audiences;

Support the senior graphic designer to refresh the corporate brand templates strategically engaging with key internal stakeholders to ensure buy in across the organization;

Develop bespoke look and feel for PPF and WFP social media channels;

Deliver creative and innovative Ideas for print electronic web-based and animated presentations In line with corporate branding guidelines;

Working collaboratively across Creative Studio/ CAM and the organization to deliver design solutions for communications problems;

Design prepare layout or edit existing artwork for a variety of communication materials including infographics publications communication templates banners posters flyers charts and reports;

Create and propose merchandise products; apply design and branding to proposed products taking into account customer preferences and sale potential. Give guidance in the procurement phase and provide design support in all phases of acquisition and display of products;

Create and propose design for organizational events following through the design phase by liaising with production and installation staff;

Create and propose design for displays in promotional areas applying branding elements; follow through the design phase by liaising with production and installation;

Follow through the design process for print collateral displays and signage liaising with external print shops for final production:

Create infographics and digital media products (traditional web social media and mobile graphics);

Create update and format content on WFP Go using the CMS and GoDocs;

Develop and maintain branded MS Publisher Word PPT templates; Maintain and strengthen WFP branding ensuring creative consistency;

Review print requests for the IFAD print shop ensuring use of correct brand elements and correctly outputted PDF files;

Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Graphic Designer or Head of Creative Studio.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

All graphic design requests are to be finalized.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in one of the following disciplines: graphic design media and communication fine arts or other related field.

An exceptional design portfolio that demonstrates an excellent understanding of design principles information design typography social media and integrated campaigns.

Experience:

At least 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience working as a graphic designer

Proven experience of graphic production from start to published product including knowledge of printing process and online publishing.

Experience at developing high quality graphics for displays and events.

Experience at developing design for merchandise products including product sourcing and application of branding in an effective way.

Knowledge & Skills:

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Acrobat Professional)

Good knowledge of MS Office especially Word and Publisher

Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms

Demonstrated clear and mature design style.

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter

Ensures that client is informed in a timely manner if priorities need to change or if the project requires additional time/has delays

Good attention to detail;

Proven and demonstrable experience in analysis of information and capacity to visualize the information

Ability to anticipate teamwork needs ask questions when needed and take direction from team members

Ability to present and communicate ideas clearly and compellingly

Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and meeting deadlines

Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary

Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English is .

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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