Consultant Graphic Designer at International Organization for Migration (IOM) : Deadline: 30-05-2022

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

 Open to External Parties

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

In 2021, IOM Rwanda continued to support the Government of Rwanda in sound migration management. Areas of interventions encompassed labour migration and human development – including diaspora mobilization and engagement – counter trafficking, refugees resettlement, border management, migration and health, counter trafficking, and Disaster Risk Reduction. Furthermore, IOM Rwanda remained committed to assisting the Government of Rwanda in responding to COVID-19 related challenges, in close cooperation with relevant partners and stakeholders.

In order to provide an overview of IOM Rwanda’s main interventions and results achieved throughout 2021, IOM Rwanda is compiling the Mission’s 2021 Annual Report and thus seeking a Graphic Designer to provide relevant design and layout services.

The consultancy is to be delivered across a period of one (1) month.

 III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Programme Support Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Migration Management Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the creative design and layout of IOM Rwanda’s 2021 Annual Report (hereinafter, Annual Report), in full compliance with IOM Brand Style Guide.

In particular, the Consultant is expected to provide the following:

1. Creative design for the Annual Report,
2. Art-work editing of photos and other graphic elements,
3. Layout settings and typesetting for printed and electronic version of the Annual Report,
4. Assistance, as needed, in determining print production specifications and liaison with printers so to coordinate production,
5. Coordination with the IOM team at any stage of the consultancy.

IV. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Education, professional experience, and other requirements:

• University degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Illustration or related fields or diploma with completion of training course on professional graphic design.
• A minimum of five (5) years (for candidates holding a Diploma) and two (2) years (for candidates holding a University degree) of professional graphic design experience, including the design and layout of a wide range of publications,
• Strong graphic design skills, including the mastery of all standard design software included in the Adobe Creative Suite,
• Experience in producing designs for the United Nations, governments, or international non-profits as an advantage.

Competencies:

• Personal commitment, efficiency, organizational skills, and drive for results,
• Strong conceptual and analytical abilities,
• Good organizational and communication skills,
• Ability to work harmoniously with other colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

V. LANGUAGES

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. French is an asset

VI. COMPETENCIES 

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to a client.
• Applying Technical Expertise: Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.

Interested candidates shall submit:

• A Curriculum Vitae in English, including contact details (email and telephone number) and three (3) professional references
• A financial offer
• Design portfolio, with at least five (5) examples of a mastery of basic design principles including typography, line, form, color, pattern, contrast scale, weight; creative data visualization capacity, and multiple audience designs

 to the following e-mail address: iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int within 30 May 2022, specifying as subject:  CON 2022/02-RW

Only pre-selected candidates will be further contacted for the interview.

 Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Candidates who do not possess the above requested qualifications will not be taken into consideration.

Only pre-selected candidates will be further contacted for the interview.

Posting period: 23.05.2022 – 30.05.2022