Graphic Design Assistant (Temporary)

About the role

The UNCTAD Graphic Arts Assistant is a temporary, full-time position based in the eTrade Initiatives Section of the E-Commerce and Digital Economy Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics. It reports to the Chief of the eTrade Initiatives Section and relevant Programme Officers. The post is funded by a project, so its duration depends on fund availability, initially until 31 March 2027 starting in January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Help authors and colleagues prepare information materials, including digital ones such as social media content, and set up mock-ups that meet communications objectives.
• Prepare submission schedules for newsletters, flyers, brochures, notes, research papers and web stories.
• Help plan the design, production and scheduling of graphic material, including web design, and provide technical support for layouts and mock-ups using publishing tools.
• Act as liaison between web developers, designers, IT staff and consultants for maintaining the eTrade platform.
• Gather information for articles, select and edit photographs, create graphics and prepare final proofs.
• Determine product specifications and adapt to web design where needed.
• Maintain a storage and retrieval system for artwork and print components, and liaise with internal services and external providers.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in publications production, including desktop publishing, graphic design and layout, or a related field.
• English and French at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and Level II speaking.
• Desirable: experience building print and online communication supports, managing websites in the UN or similar organisations, and using Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, data analytics tools, web accessibility and Canva.

Candidates may face an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview. The UN Secretariat aims for 50/50 gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply.