Design Specialist – IS3

Introduction
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 billion to date. 

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. 

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.  

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. 

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.  Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

 

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About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. 

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.
Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. 

 

Position Objective
The GCF Design Specialist role is responsible for leading the process for and quality managing all GCF graphic design projects, including print, multi-media, exhibition, signage and brand outputs. The role is a blend of advanced project management, coordinating inputs from a number of design suppliers and communication agencies [60%], and hands-on graphic design for internal and external communication assets [40%].

The role will manage the graphic design budget, under the direction of the Director of Communications, oversee a number of design and print agencies that support graphic design projects, coordinate and collaborate with GCF staff, external partners and stakeholders to produce complex and concurrent internal and public-facing design projects across GCF that contribute to improved reputation and increased recognition of GCF’s climate action leadership role.

Purpose 

• Develops and designs a successful design and publication strategy for all GCF’s internal and public-facing content assets, including premier GCF publications like the annual and progress reports, knowledge management and learning assets, Board reports and contributor publications
• Designs and produces GCF communication products, including publications, digital and online templates, case studies, ?at a glance’ products etc
• Analyses and interprets GCF results data and programming trends to produce visual tools that communicate complex data sets
• Develops and delivers GCF event concepts for participation at leading international events, such as COPs, international summits, the Global Programming Conference, GCF Regional Dialogues, Private Sector Investment Conferences etc, including liaising with global design firms to ensure on budget, on time installation around the world

 

Engagement

• Collaborate and guide GCF’s publication process including developing an annual work calendar to estimate time and resources needed to ensure that GCF publications are visually compelling, audience-specific and delivered on time
• Manages the application GCF’s brand, including developing a refreshed brand style guide, and coordinating with external partners to implement GCF’s new Visibility Guidelines for partners, application on partners’ products, at GCF events and in GCF locations.
• Oversees coordination of multiple, concurrent complex design outputs across GCF and with external partners including a mix of print, digital and campaign assets

 

Delivery

• Appoints, oversees, tasks the inputs and coordinates the work programs of external, contracted design agencies to deliver high-quality, on budget and on time content assets
• Maintains constant knowledge of status, priority, and next steps for all graphic design and photography projects via a project management system
• Maintains and manages the graphic design, and print production budget under the leadership of the Director of Communications
• Manages the feedback loop between graphic designers, clients, communications team to ensure final approval of deliverables

 

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

• Master’s degree in communications, branding, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of professional experience.
• At least 7  years of experience, preferably in an international organization, in digital and print graphic design, including layout, digital production, typography, branding for web and print visual products.
• Understands the creative process and what graphic designers and/or photographers need to be successful (logistically and creatively)
• Excellent communication, administration and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated, advanced project management and coordination skills
• Excellent understanding of design quality and the strategies involved in creating good designs
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency in MS Office and other similar programmes
• Solid understanding of web design functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, and navigation across multiple platforms and devices
• Ability to deliver creative and detailed work under pressure and within tight deadlines while managing multiple work streams and timelines
• Creative and conceptual thinker, self-directed and motivated by problem-solving and design challenges.
  

The closing date for application is 19 June 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references. 

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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