Description of assignment:

Production of original / high quality graphic design materials to disseminate the work of Accelerator Lab – State of Palestine. The materials will follow UNDP and global Accelerator Lab branding and graphic guidelines and will be used to improve/develop publications, social media content, infographics and brochures, presentations and other communications products. The graphic designer is expected to participate in the planning and delivery of pre and during comms products as part of the accelerator lab launch and other events as requested.

Methodology:

• The graphic designer is expected to work in close consultation with the Accelerator Lab team as well as the Partnerships and Communications Specialist at UNDP/ PAPP;
• Participate in meetings with Accelerator Lab to agree on deliverables, actual materials to be delivered may be worked on at the location of the expert’s choice;
• Access, continuously review, and put forth suggestions to the communications correspondence and material circulated in the global accelerator lab platform;
• Copyright and ownership - All materials produced and other intellectual property will be solely owned by UNDP/PAPP and Accelerator Lab – State of Palestine. Any material provided to the expert will remain the property of UNDP/PAPP and Accelerator Lab – State of Palestine.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (Graphic Design, Journalism, Mass Communication or Marketing, Arts, or a similar field)

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Experience

• Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, Final Cut HD, web design tools and content management systems;

• Clear and mature style of design, demonstrating an understanding of the communication requirements of Accelerator Labs;

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management;
• Previous experience in making and editing video productions;
• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;

• Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio – Adobe Acrobat;

• Working experience in development is desirable;

Core skills:

• Ability to conceptualize, plan and execute innovative ideas;
• Displays open, co-operative behavior with other team members;
• Remains calm and in control, and good humored even under pressure;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Sets priorities, produces quality outputs,
• Meets deadlines and manages time efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Must be able to translate between science/tech and international development
• Excellent communication skills, organized (dealing with many stakeholders)
• Planning/organizational skills

Language Requirements

Excellent command of English and Arabic

To Apply:

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