Multimedia Production: Graphic Design Support for UN PBF@20 in Sierra Leone

Overview

Provide graphic design support for the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) in Sierra Leone to create high-quality communication products showcasing project results and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform complex data, information and change stories into clear and engaging visual formats.
• Conceptualize, design, and layout high-quality publications, knowledge and learning products, storytelling products, visibility materials and data visualization products.
• Embed interactive elements in all products, including QR codes, hyperlinks, and clickable icons.
• Use strong storytelling techniques to elevate beneficiaries/stakeholders/thematic narratives.
• Produce print-ready files and editable source files for all deliverables.
• Adapt products and content for multiple formats, including print, web, social media, presentations, and large-scale display.
• Ensure high-quality, minimalist, and professional design standards across all outputs.
• Apply conflict-sensitive, inclusive, and gender-responsive visual approaches.
• Ensure all outputs meet UN and PBF branding, quality, and accessibility standards.
• Design and produce publications: Three (15-25 pager) reports; Three (8-12 pager) newsletters.
• Design and produce knowledge and learning products: Four (8-12 pager) thematic briefs; Four (8-12 pager) results summaries; Four (15-20 pager) photo-books.
• Design and produce storytelling products: Twelve (4-8 pager) change stories/human-interest stories features.
• Design and produce visibility materials: Eight animated/motion banners; Four roll-up banners; Four large backdrop banners; Four over the street banners; Eight Posters; Eight peace postcards; Eight (one pager) illustrations on impact/change.
• Design and produce data visualization products: Eight (2-4 pager) infographics; Eight (one-pager) fact sheets; Four (trifold/4-fold) brochures.
• Participate in 1–2 planning meetings per week (online) to align on priorities and schedules.
• Integrate feedback from team members and ensure consistency across the materials.

Required Experience

Professional layout and editing of engaging, high-quality communication products from raw video footage, photographs and narrative change stories.

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