Green Climate Fund is looking for a Design Specialist (USD 108,700/year+benefits): APPLY NOW!

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Design Specialist

Location: Incheon, South Korea (ICN), KRGrade: IS-3
Deadline: 19 June 2024 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 108,700 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart. GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.

Design Specialist Position Objective
The GCF Design Specialist role is responsible for leading the process for and quality managing all GCF graphic design projects, including print, multi-media, exhibition, signage and brand outputs. The Design Specialist role is a blend of advanced project management, coordinating inputs from a number of design suppliers and communication agencies [60%], and hands-on graphic design for internal and external communication assets [40%].

The Design Specialist will manage the graphic design budget, under the direction of the Director of Communications, oversee a number of design and print agencies that support graphic design projects, coordinate and collaborate with GCF staff, external partners and stakeholders to produce complex and concurrent internal and public-facing design projects across GCF that contribute to improved reputation and increased recognition of GCF’s climate action leadership role.

Purpose

Develops and designs a successful design and publication strategy for all GCF’s internal and public-facing content assets, including premier GCF publications like the annual and progress reports, knowledge management and learning assets, Board reports and contributor publications

Designs and produces GCF communication products, including publications, digital and online templates, case studies, ‘at a glance’ products etc
Analyses and interprets GCF results data and programming trends to produce visual tools that communicate complex data sets
Develops and delivers GCF event concepts for participation at leading international events, such as COPs, international summits, the Global Programming Conference, GCF Regional Dialogues, Private Sector Investment Conferences etc, including liaising with global design firms to ensure on budget, on time installation around the world

Engagement

Collaborate and guide GCF’s publication process including developing an annual work calendar to estimate time and resources needed to ensure that GCF publications are visually compelling, audience-specific and delivered on time
Manages the application GCF’s brand, including developing a refreshed brand style guide, and coordinating with external partners to implement GCF’s new Visibility Guidelines for partners, application on partners’ products, at GCF events and in GCF locations.

Oversees coordination of multiple, concurrent complex design outputs across GCF and with external partners including a mix of print, digital and campaign assets

Delivery

Appoints, oversees, tasks the inputs and coordinates the work programs of external, contracted design agencies to deliver high-quality, on budget and on time content assets

Maintains constant knowledge of status, priority, and next steps for all graphic design and photography projects via a project management system
Maintains and manages the graphic design, and print production budget under the leadership of the Director of Communications
Manages the feedback loop between graphic designers, clients, communications team to ensure final approval of deliverables

Design Specialist Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

Master’s degree in communications, branding, graphic design, visual arts, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of professional experience.
At least 7 years of experience, preferably in an international organization, in digital and print graphic design, including layout, digital production, typography, branding for web and print visual products.

Understands the creative process and what graphic designers and/or photographers need to be successful (logistically and creatively)
Excellent communication, administration and negotiation skills
Demonstrated, advanced project management and coordination skills

Excellent understanding of design quality and the strategies involved in creating good designs
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency in MS Office and other similar programmes
Solid understanding of web design functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, and navigation across multiple platforms and devices

Ability to deliver creative and detailed work under pressure and within tight deadlines while managing multiple work streams and timelines
Creative and conceptual thinker, self-directed and motivated by problem-solving and design challenges.

The closing date for Design Specialist application is 19 June 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the Design Specialist position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply for theDesign Specialist role.