The Communications Unit plays a key role in supporting the WR in the effective delivery of his/her mandate and in the provision of leadership and coordination of the work of WHO in Nigeria, the African Region and globally, particularly with respect to reputation management, health information dissemination, and corporate branding. The Communications Unit is the lead for development and implementation of the Nigeria country office communications strategy. The Office prepares communication materials for media, public information documents, Governing Bodies and other partners. The unit provides guidance, drafting, editing, graphics and design services to the Nigeria country Office Clusters and state Offices. COM is the lead Unit for interface with the media and for guidance to staff throughout the country on the rules for media engagement as well as issues of copyrights, data privacy or other aspects of AFRO communications.
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Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the Graphics Designer is expected to provide recommendations to senior management relating to layout and design of all official publications, and products submitted for publication outside the Organization (such as magazines). Incumbent works with managers and focal points across the country to maximize the impact of the communications products through meaningful, attractive and informative design techniques. Incumbent works with contracted printers to ensure their products are of high quality and consistent and compatible with WHO communication policies and practices.
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)
· Design themes, Layouts, contents and covers of documents.
· Development of figures, including colours, fonts, graphics and layout, and resulting materials such as Newsletters, brochures, banners, posters, fliers and booklets.
· Creation of graphic templates to be used for reports and presentations.
· Preparation of printing packages (all layout and design files) for printing of publications and other communication products (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)
Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, web and interactive presentations. This will require the graphic designer to provide technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes, postcards).
· Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions (design of CD/DVD packaging, graphic digitalization)
· Maintain and further develop the graphic guidelines, in line with overall WCO directives
· Maintain presentation templates (In-design, CorelDraw, Publisher Word, PowerPoint etc)
· Provide videography and photographic support to clusters
· Assist in establishing and be responsible for maintaining photo library.
· Build local capacity on graphics
· Any other duties as may be requested.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Completion of secondary school education with training in graphic design.
Desirable: Bachelor degree in communications with specialization in graphic design, qualification in project management..
Experience
Essential: At least seven (7) years’ experience as a Graphic Designer. Some publishing experience in an international organization or major corporation body.
Desirable: Proficiency with photography and video. Proficiency with designing social media cards, gifts and other materials.
WHO Competencies
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Producing results
- Fosters integration and teamwork
- Moving forward in a changing environment
- Communication
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Local Languages
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 14,735,506 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
