Seven years into the Syria crisis, Lebanon remains the country hosting the largest number of refugees per capita, with over one million Syrian refugees, and around 20,000 refugees of Iraqi, Sudanese, Ethiopian and other origins, in addition to the Palestine refugees under UNRWA’s mandate. There are no formal camps for Syrian refugees in the country, and refugees are living in hundreds of communities and locations across the country.
The refugee response is led by the Government and local actors, supported by the international community. As the designated lead agency in the refugee response, UNHCR has established a sector-based structure in Beirut and in the field. The structure brings together over 100 UN agencies, national and international NGO partners in identifying and agreeing on the strategic priorities to address the needs of Syrian refugees and other affected populations. The Lebanon national response falls under the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), whereby UNHCR guides the refugee response and UNDP facilitates the resilience and stabilization component.
The UNHCR operational response in Lebanon is one of the largest for the organization. Media attention and the frequency of influential high-profile visitors is high. Aside from the country office in the capital city of Beirut, UNHCR has offices in Mt Lebanon, Qobayat, Tripoli, Tyre and Zahle.
In support of the Leadership Giving (LG) and Individual Giving (IG) programmes in MENA, PSP needs to hire a Senior Graphic Designer to work closely with the web developer to finalize visual materials for landing pages and digital content and provide support.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
- Deliver visual communication materials for the LG and IG (Digital) fundraising teams as requested by supervisor on time with input from different stakeholders.
- Deliver visual communication materials for the digital/PR/Advertising agencies frequently and on time.
- Deliver design for LG donors’ reports and proposals.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
- Collaborate with staff on design concepts and visual communications strategies to create designs, concepts and simple layouts.
- Produce visual communication content for websites, blogs, social media and print material with a focus on encouraging new current audiences to take action for refugee causes.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style, size and type based on campaign/project needs and in line with UNHCR's digital identity.
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of materials, including storyboards to assist in staff visualizing end product during planning and development of projects and campaigns.
- Conceptualize and design layouts for online and digital media which includes e-mailers, e-cards and website banners.
- Use adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and other design software to generate new images, composition of images and creative typography.
- Use Adobe Flash, IMovie and or other animation/video software to generate short digital animation clips for projects and campaigns.
- Edit and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printing, and draft instructions for printing to the service providers to ensure process meets projects timelines.
- Produce info-graphics and data visualization images to communicate complex information into easily understood formats.
- Collaborate with digital team to design and produce visual content for our website, blogs, and social media as well as email content for use on desktop and mobile platforms.
- Work closely with the creative team to ensure synergy between written and visual content on the website, blogs, social media and print content.
- Work closely with the web developer to finalize visual materials for landing pages and digital content.
- Test different creatives for different output program in collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer
- Contribute to build a growing bank of applied knowledge in effective visual communication and design that is relevant to UNHCR's supporters, potential supporters and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to monitor, identify, report and advice UNHCR on current and leading thinking around visual communication and design for the benefit of its projects.
Perform other related duties as required.
- Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
- Provide visually stimulating email templates for digital team.
Intervention Sectors
Refugees
Location
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Interested qualified external persons meeting the requirements of the attached Job Description can apply online through the following website: https://lb.unhcrjobs.org/ no later than COB 18/11/2018.
Please note that only applications received through the above website will be accepted and no applications will be accepted through email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position, applications form individuals with special needs are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for the written test and/or oral interview.
UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years
Education Degree
High School
Education Degree Details
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.
Completion of Secondary school with a certificate/training preferably with studies in Graphic Art or Graphic Design.
At least 5 years professional experience as a Graphic Designer
Some experience in an international organization or major corporate or publishing body.
Experience of two to three years of concept visualization
Experience in the maintenance of computer graphics systems.
Experience in book or publication design.
Experience in design in the MENA region for Arabic audience.
Strong comprehension of theory related to human interaction with websites, information architecture, usability, accessibility, UX and interactive design is a plus.
Strong comprehension of standards and best practices of social media platforms.
Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc
Be a real team player and be driven by numbers and success.
Strong knowledge of best practices for digital creative, segmentation, dynamic content, testing methodologies, deliverability.
Knowledge and experience of using design and publishing software.
A creative person who is thorough, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Understanding of different paper quality/type and its impact on the design work.
Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
Exceptional creativity and innovation.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
An understanding of the latest industry trends.
High proficiency in both English and Arabic languages
Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.
Completion of Secondary school with a certificate/training preferably with studies in Graphic Art or Graphic Design.
At least 5 years professional experience as a Graphic Designer
Some experience in an international organization or major corporate or publishing body.
Experience of two to three years of concept visualization
Experience in the maintenance of computer graphics systems.
Experience in book or publication design.
Experience in design in the MENA region for Arabic audience.
Strong comprehension of theory related to human interaction with websites, information architecture, usability, accessibility, UX and interactive design is a plus.
Strong comprehension of standards and best practices of social media platforms.
Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc
Be a real team player and be driven by numbers and success.
Strong knowledge of best practices for digital creative, segmentation, dynamic content, testing methodologies, deliverability.
Knowledge and experience of using design and publishing software.
A creative person who is thorough, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Understanding of different paper quality/type and its impact on the design work.
Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
Exceptional creativity and innovation.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
An understanding of the latest industry trends.
High proficiency in both English and Arabic languages
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No