Consultant Communications

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 5 July 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). CONSULTANT’s NAME: Tala Al Shawi JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer (Arabic) TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE Consultancy – (126 working days). UNIT/DIVISION: Creative, Content & Branding - COMC DUTY STATION (City, Country): Home - based DURATION: EOD: 06 July 2026 - NTE: 31 December 2026 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Within the Division, the Creative Studio develops and implements corporate visual branding and sets corporate graphic design and publishing standards. Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Unit and the direct supervision of the Content Manager, the part-time graphic designer will work as part of a dynamic team to assist in the general design work of the team with a particular focus on development of arabic language brand templates and translated communications assets into arabic. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the team to develop core brand templates in arabic to facilitate staffglobally; Maintain, update and develop arabic template set as necessary; Work on translated layout of key communications assets in arabic, both foroffline collateral and social media and digital platforms; As part of the team, assist in delivering creative and innovative ideas for print,digital and animated presentations in line with corporate brand guidelines; Design, prepare layout or edit existing artwork for a variety of communicationmaterials including infographics, publications, communication templates,banners, posters, newsletters, charts and reports; Design or edit graphics for use on WFP social media channels, creating templatedassets for use by others in online design platform e.g Canva; Support on the creation of new merchandise products; apply design andbranding to proposed products taking into account customer preferences andsale potential. Support with internal communications products, for example, collation anddesign for internal newsletters and promotional assets; Ensure brand resources and guidance documents are available on theMultimedia Hub and are updated and relevant; Develop and maintain branded MS Publisher, Word, PPT templates; Maintain andstrengthen WFP branding ensuring creative consistency; Work collaboratively across Creative Studio/ COM and the organization todeliver the objectives of the unit;  Any other duties as assigned by the Senior Graphic Designer or Head of Creative Studio. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Support on maintenance and upkeep of Multimedia Hub brand resources section.
• Support on creation of updated template resources to include accessibility.
• Execution of translated Key publications into Arabic, e.g the Annual Review 2020.
• General support to the design on team on creation of various assets across offline/print products, content for social media channels (including animated content).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: University degree in one of the following disciplines: graphic design, media and communication, fine arts, or other related field. An exceptional design portfolio that demonstrates an excellent understanding of design principles, information design, typography, social media, and integrated campaigns. Experience:  At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience working as a graphic designer;  Proven experience of graphic production from start to published product including knowledge of printing process and online publishing. Knowledge & Skills:  Acrobat Professional);  Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe XD desirable;  Knowledge of video editing, motion graphics and coding for different outputs desirable;  Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Publisher;  Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;  Demonstrated clear and mature design style.  Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;  Good attention to detail;  Proven and demonstrable experience in analysis of information and capacity to visualize the information;  Ability to anticipate teamwork needs, ask questions when needed, and take direction from team members;  Ability to present and communicate ideas clearly and compellingly;  Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work and meeting deadlines; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Ability to work under pressure on multiple projectssimultaneously. Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English is required. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected] NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply. At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. Apply To This Job