Background
Office/Unit/Project Description
The Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) is the first and only multi-partner initiative to finance, connect, and reimagine data to save lives. CRAF’d is driven by the belief that data, analytics, and AI can help global partners to better anticipate, prevent, and respond to complex risks. Inspired by the UN Secretary-General’s Data Strategy, CRAF’d is the result of a joint design process championed by Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Nations family, as well as other partners across the globe. CRAF'd is a trailblazer for the more inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism envisioned in Our Common Agenda. With sustainable and scalable financing, CRAF'd fosters an open ecosystem to expand shared capabilities for unlocking more power from data for insight, impact, and integrity in crisis action.
The position is hosted in the Fund Secreatriat which is administered by UNDP’s Crisis Bureau and led by the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG). The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of Fund operations, providing technical and administrative support to the Steering Committee and overseeing all aspects of fund management. In addition to coordinating calls for proposals, project appraisals, and due diligence, the Secretariat supports monitoring and evaluation processes, consolidates project reports, and processes project revisions such as budget adjustments and extensions. It liaises closely with ecosystem partners, facilitating collaboration, capacity building, and communication to ensure effective data analytics and programmatic impact. The Secretariat also handles public visibility and communication for the Fund.
The Graphic Designer will contribute to the CRAF’d mission by creating visually compelling and strategically aligned graphics that enhance public visibility, support communication materials (e.g., reports, presentations, social media, videos, website content), and strengthen the Fund’s brand identity. High-quality graphic outputs are critical in communicating complex data and risk analytics insights in an accessible manner, thus bolstering stakeholder engagement and public outreach. The role requires translating data and information into clear, engaging visuals that resonate with a diverse global audience—ranging from Member States, UN partners to the broader public—while maintaining high-quality standards under tight deadlines.
Scope of Work
Digital visuals and web management: Design and produce visuals for digital platforms (social media, website, newsletters, etc.), manage website updates and visuals to ensure brand consistency, and test and implement innovative visual methods to enhance CRAF’d digital communications. Print and informational materials: Create and produce print projects, including reports, brochures, banners, merchandise, and other informational materials. Multimedia production: Assist in shooting, editing, and animating images, videos, and multimedia pieces to promote CRAF’d communication efforts, including content for the homepage. Campaign and project support: Participate in the ideation and conceptualization of campaigns and promotional materials, and scope visual work for projects and campaigns based on client requirements. Additional responsibilities: Perform other duties within the functional profile as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the CRAF’d Secretariat. Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing:Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from the project and implementing partnersInstitutional Arrangement
The Graphic Designer reports directly to the Fund Manager within the CRAF’d Secretariat and is expected to collaborate closely with team members within various project-specific configurations.
Competencies Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Communications Graphic Design Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products. Communications Multimedia production Ability to create and combine images, text and audio-visuals to produce multimedia content. Communications Web production and development Ability to design, code, develop and create a website or web page. Communications Brand & quality management Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality. Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed. Business Direction and Strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Experiences & skills
Min. Education requirements
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communication Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or a related field is required. OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum of two (2) years (with master’s degree) or four (4) years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in graphic design, visual communication or multimedia design is required.Required skills
Strong technical, theoretical, and practical expertise in brand identity, motion design, graphic design, illustration, and visual storytelling. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Figma. Proven ability to design and deliver visual identity systems, including logos, color schemes, iconography, and products. Expertise in creating print and digital products, including reports, brochures, presentations, social media graphics, and event materials. Proven ability to develop cohesive brand guidelines and maintain brand consistency in visual communication products. Proven track record of strong understanding of typography, grid systems, color theory, and layout composition for both print and digital formats. Proven track record of knowledge of universal design principles and accessibility standards for digital and print products. Proficient skills in producing and editing videos, incorporating animation and motion graphics.Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Proven ability to manage creative projects from concept to final production, ensuring quality and alignment with brand guidelines. Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams, including communication specialists, data analysts, and policy experts. Proven ability to develop innovative design solutions that align with strategic communication goals. Proven experience in multimedia design for social media, web, and digital platforms Experience in print production, including liaising with printers and overseeing final production quality Familiarity with UN-hosted pooled funds, multipartner trust funds, or multilateral funding mechanismsRequired Language(s)
Fluency English language skills, both written and verbal is a requirement.Equal opportunity
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