UNESCWA: Creative Illustrator – Beirut

Result of Service
The objective of this assignment is to produce a black & white sketching of the ESCWA Stories comic book, volume V.

Work Location
Remotely

Expected duration
2 Months

Duties and Responsibilities
Background The SDG Stories Team was established by ESCWA’s Executive Secretary to mainstream the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among young persons in the Arab region by using the “ESCWA Stories” comic book as an educational tool. Four volumes of the book have been published in Arabic and English, and ESCWA is currently working on volume V. Against this background, the services of a Creative Illustrator are needed to work on the illustration of volume V of the “ESCWA Stories” book (in Arabic). The Creative Illustrator will undertake the following tasks: 1- Work on the sketching of volume V of the ESCWA Stories comic book based on the Arabic script provided by the “ESCWA Stories” team (5 short stories: total 50 pages). 2- Ensure the sketches and content reflect consistently and positively the brand image and ESCWA’s motto, vision, and mission. 3- Coordinate regularly with the team to ensure a smooth illustrated interpretation of the script. 4- Report progress of projects at major stages of their conception, creation, and execution.

Qualifications/special skills
A Master’s degree or equivalent in illustration and comic books design is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of experience in illustration and/or comics is required. Familiarity with the UN system and sustainable development agenda is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information
Not available.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements