Graphic design for UNDAC Handbook

Details

Mission and objectives

OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all.
OCHA’s work has five core pillars:
Coordination
OCHA coordinates effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors
Humanitarian Financing
OCHA coordinates global humanitarian funding appeals and manages global and country-specific humanitarian response funds
Policy
OCHA sets an evidence-based and forward-looking humanitarian policy agenda
Advocacy
OCHA speaks on behalf of people affected by conflict and disaster
Information Management
OCHA collects, analyses and shares critical humanitarian data and information

Context

The assignment involves creating graphic designs for the UNDAC Handbook, a key resource used by the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team. UNDAC is part of the international emergency response system for sudden-onset emergencies. It provides experienced personnel and supports nations affected by disasters or emergencies by coordinating assessments, information management, and early response coordination. The designed graphics will help clarify complex information, making it accessible and useful for teams operating in challenging environments. This task requires a volunteer skilled in graphic design and proficient in Adobe Illustrator, with a portfolio to showcase their capabilities.
**** Please note that applicants must provide an online PDF or website portfolio showcasing their graphic design experience and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator****

Task description

We are looking one Online Volunteer who, under the guidance of OCHA Design and Multimedia Unit and in close collaboration with the communications team, support us by producing various graphic designs for the UNDAC Handbook. In particular, the Online Volunteer is asked to:
– Collect information on the handbook’s background such as the target audience, design style, branding guidelines, etc.;
– Create draft designs based on these requirements and discuss them with the focal point/communications team;
– Develop 10 graphics according to agreed requirements.
The design/layout should follow our corporate design guidelines which will be shared with the Online Volunteer in advance.
The Online Volunteer will have the opportunity to build connections with the Design and Multimedia Unit at OCHA and learn about the ways in which graphic design can support disaster response and coordination efforts.
**** Please note that applicants must provide an online PDF or website portfolio showcasing their graphic design experience and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator****