Business Support Assistant (Graphic Designer) SSA4

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• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.

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• 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.

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JOB TITLE: Business Support Assistant (Graphic Designer)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Special Services Agreement SSA 4
UNIT/DIVISION: Partnerships Communications & Reporting
DUTY STATION (City Country): Islamabad Pakistan
DURATION: 2 months and 29 days

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The job holder will be based in the Country Office in Islamabad Pakistan and will report to the Communications Officer. The incumbent will support the Communications unit primarily and other units (VAM Programme Supply Chain Admin HR) as per the needs with graphic design and information management work to strengthen improve and modernize the country offices visual appearance in knowledge products reports briefs food commodity artwork presentations donor visibility and social media.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support the Communications unit with day-to-day activities in information management and graphic design tasks as assigned by the supervisor. These typically include creating visually appealing reports advocacy notes infographics briefs powerpoint presentations social media posts templates design artwork.
2. Function as in-house video editor for small documentaries and social media content.
3. Contribute to the successful implementation of the Communication and Advocacy Strategy by ensuring high quality design of knowledge products and visually appealing internal and external communication.
4. Develop infographics for the VAM Programme Partnerships and Supply Chain teams upon request.
5. Liaise with provincial offices on donor visibility - support the development and approval process of visibility material for use in the field.
6. Upgrade the design of briefs and advocacy notes in the already existing Briefing package shared by the Country Director with partners and donors on a regular basis.
7. Through graphic design and the use of high-quality visuals help to build the narrative of WFP as a natural partner for food nutrition logistics support for the government of Pakistan.
8. Liaise with the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping unit (VAM) on developing an interactive visual map of WFPs operations.
9. Perform any other tasks aligned with the role and expertise as assigned by the supervisor.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Design & Content Production: Create reports briefs infographics presentations social media posts and templates to support communications.
Video Editing: Produce and edit short documentaries and social media videos for campaigns and storytelling.
Donor Visibility & Branding: Develop and approve visibility materials for provincial offices ensuring compliance with branding guidelines.

Strategic Design Initiatives: Upgrade briefing packages design narrative-building visuals and collaborate on interactive maps with VAM.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in
Communications International relations Mass-media Business Administration Political Science or similar is a strong advantage. Bachelors degree in Communications International relations Mass-media Business Administration Political Science or similar is an desirable.
Experience: A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience working in graphic design with a solid portfolio of successful deliverables.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience with and knowledge of design works within the development sector is required. Previous WFP or UN work experience is an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong team player.
Expert skills in the use of; Photoshop Adobe Premiere InDesign Publisher Canva Wochit

Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Urdu is required.

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