Call for the Roster of Graphic Designers

Background:

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) is intending to conduct roster call to engage Graphic Designers in forthcoming activities relating to media activities across the country. The incumbent Graphic Designer will be assigned to support the Media Unit in different local activities with national and international organizations/interested parties.

Objective of Assignment:

The OSCE POiD is seeking for a self-motivated and result-oriented professional for the position of Graphic Designer to join the Talent Roster. This call is aimed at building a pool of pre-vetted professionals who may be engaged for short-term and long-term assignments as opportunities arise.

Duration of Assignment:
One month.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Media Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

1. Executing the creative concepting and design of assigned projects, such as publications, presentations, posters, banners, brochures, and other materials, print and electronic, with creativity and accepted modern style while adhering to the established quality and production guidelines;

2. Designing visual presentations using PowerPoint, Prezi, or other tools;

3. Turning data into compelling infographics;

4. Conceptualizing and produce visual materials suitable for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram);

5. Adapting complex messages into accessible, visually engaging formats for a range of audiences, including youth, women, rural communities, and persons with disabilities;

6. Staying up to date with multimedia trends, techniques, and technologies to continuously improve the quality and impact of OSCE's visual content;

7. Adhering to organizational branding, accessibility, and communication guidelines.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field;

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in graphic design;

• Proven ability to design across print, web, and presentation platforms;

• Strong creative and conceptual thinking;

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office, and other design tools;

• Knowledge of amination;

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;

• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design;

• Excellent attention to details;

• Good knowledge of English and Russian languages, knowledge of Tajik language would be an asset;

• Strong communication and collaboration skills;

   

• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. Please note that upon request, interested candidates should submit a CV, three letters of recommendation and portfolio showcasing relevant design work.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.