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UNU is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.
For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on human survival, conflict prevention, sustainable development, and welfare. With more than 400 researchers in 12 countries, UNU’s work spans the 17 Sustainable Development Goals’ full breadth, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU maintains more than 200 collaborations with UN agencies and leading universities and research institutions across the globe.
Located in Tokyo, the Office of Communications assists the Rector in the communication about UNU’s work, engagement with key stakeholders, and visibility of UNU’s activities in Japan and globally.
The work of the UNU Office of Communications focuses on communicating the outcomes from UNU research in clear, accessible language, in ensuring these messages reach the right audience and in gradually increase the size of the audience. To achieve this, the UNU Office of Communications employs high quality design, produces engaging content and deploys a wide range of communication assets.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Communication, the appointee will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Design guidance and technical expertise
• Provide expert guidance on design options, explain technical specifications and a variety of design approach in an easy-to-understand manner with a focus on innovative, sustainable solutions;
• Ensure that design approaches are consistent with overall communication objectives and guidelines;
• Ensure that visual representation in video and photography are in line with the UNU core values of inclusion and integrity;
• Closely collaborate with the Visual Communications Associate, editorial, social media and outreach teams within the Office of Communications as projects require.
2. Editorial & Print Design
• Develop and maintain production templates for serial and one-off publications;
• Layout and typeset publications ranging from 1 to 150 pages for print and digital;
• Develop charts tables and figures based on complex scientific data;
• Conduct print-management and quality control of external printing services as requested.
3. Branding & Visual Identity
• Design and ideate templates and ready-to-use products for UNU staff, such as report covers, PowerPoint templates, infographics, and social media content;
• Ensure consistent visual branding across communications products; develop prototypes and example designs to inspire and inform users of the visual identity system;
• Evolve skills and expertise in areas of interest (motion graphics, experimental typography, etc);
• Contribute to the evolution of the brand and visual identity for UNU;
• Review and approve all branded products to ensure they meet quality, consistency and visual identity guidelines;
• Lead the creative development, design and execution of a large variety of designed products in line with the visual identity and overall communication objectives of UNU.
4. Digital Design
• Collaborate with the other members of the communication team to develop impactful and engaging visuals for all social media channels (currently Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and the website, (e.g. banners and templates);
• Create templates for newsletters, press releases, media advisories and other electronically distributed communication products;
• Develop and design innovative visual products, such as infographics to convey key messages in an impactful way.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Values:
Behaviours:
1) Education and certification
2) Required skills and experience
3) Language Requirements:
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be employed under a PSA contract. UNU offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (of/in the range of) JPY 3,781,000 – JPY 4,309,000, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and a health insurance scheme.
UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the remuneration you receive under this contract. Payment of any such taxes remains the sole responsibility of PSA holders.
Duration of contract
The duration of the initial contract is 1 year. This is Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, with the possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance. The combined duration on a PSA contract with UNU may not exceed six (6) years. The mandatory age of retirement for PSA holders is 65 years.
Starting date
Immediate
How to Apply
To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:
Application Deadline
31 May 2024
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks, and references.
Special Notice
Staff members of the United Nations University are international civil servants subject to the Rector’s authority. They may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised. UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organisation. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged. Eligible internal applicants are also encouraged to apply. UNU has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNU, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
If you have supervisory function you need to have awareness on gender related issues.
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UNU reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNU at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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