Note: Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate will be responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take up the appointment. This is a temporary vacancy. Appointment against this post is for a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal.
Vacancy Notice No.: GS-11-31
Organizational Location: UNON/Division of Conference Services
Duty Station: Nairobi
Functional Title: Graphics/Web Designer Assistant
Duration: Three Months
Grade: G-6
Closing Date: 12 October 2011
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org).
This post is located in the Information Technology Unit of the Division of Conference Services (DCS).
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Information Technology, the incumbent will be responsible for creating
high-quality graphics and web design for the Division.
Specifically, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be as follows:
- Creating and managing design concepts, hands-on design and art work for DCS streaming web interface which should be cross platform, i.e. compatible on multiple browsers and Operating Systems;
- Leading the development and implementation of high-quality, interface design, configuration and graphic design;
- Conceptualizing and designing website layout, graphics, logos and banners;
- Generating graphic images/illustrations, interactive presentations, flash files, sound, and video into multimedia programmes for use on the DCS streaming webcast website;
- Interacting directly with clients to determine user needs;
- Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided designs;
- Assuming responsibility for the visual branding, design direction, and identity standards;
- Working closely with the DCS-IT team to ensure that all design and programming activities are coordinated;
- Performing other tasks as directed by the Chief of the DCS-IT Unit.
Competencies
Professionalism: Thorough understanding of the web development process; strong personal initiative and
willingness to accept responsibilities and to operate independently; ability to respond to changing requirements and
assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral. Speaks and writes clearly
and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Qualifications
Education:
- Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental courses/technical certificate in information technology, computer science or any other related field will be an advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of six years’ experience in graphic design required. Experience in the following fields will be an added advantage:
(i) Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks, Xara3D6, Inkspace or GIMP;
(ii) Image Ready, Word, PowerPoint and other graphics applications;
(iii) HTML, DHTML, PHP, Action Script, Jquery or JavaScript
Languages: English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working Knowledge of French is desirable.
Qualified candidates may apply by submitting detailed curriculum vitae in English, and a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc).
Applications should be sent to e-mail address: recruitment@unon.org
Please quote
Vacancy Notice Number (GS-11-31) and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.
Applications received after the deadline (12 October 2011) will not be considered.
UNEP, UN-HABITAT and UNON do not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee please contact: recruitment@unon.org
