UNICEF Design and Creative Communications Consultant Job 2026

UNICEF is recruiting a Design and Creative Communications Consultant for Generation Unlimited (GenU). The 12-month consultancy is based in New York or home-based, with travel required. The consultant will create visual materials for global meetings, publications, proposals, social media campaigns, and special events.

Job Summary

About the Role

Generation Unlimited is a UNICEF global partnership focused on youth skills, employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods.

The consultant will provide creative and design support across GenU’s global communications. The work will include publications, pitch decks, proposals, digital campaigns, and events.

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Create high-quality visual materials for global meetings and events.
• Design reports, publications, pitch decks, and proposals.
• Develop creative materials for social media and websites.
• Support visual communications for special events.
• Create audience-friendly visuals for data and flagship publications.
• Adapt designs for different platforms, formats, and audiences.
• Maintain consistency with UNICEF and GenU brand guidelines.
• Apply logo and visibility requirements across communications materials.
• Coordinate design projects remotely and deliver products on schedule.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in design, communications, marketing, innovation, social science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience leading multimedia graphic design and visual identity projects.
• Experience producing materials for publications, social media, and events.
• At least 2 years of experience working with international organizations or similar institutions.
• Experience supporting multi-partner or multi-country programmes.
• Strong multimedia design skills for digital and event platforms.
• Experience leading publication projects and presenting data through clear visuals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of design practices for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Ability to maintain visual consistency across different formats.
• Strong project management and remote coordination skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an advantage.

Experience with UNICEF or youth-focused programmes is desirable.

Application Documents

Qualified candidates should prepare:

• An updated UNICEF Talent Management System (TMS) profile and CV.
• A cover letter.
• A separate financial proposal using the required UNICEF financial proposal template.

Applicants should ensure their financial proposal follows the specified template.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the UNICEF Talent Management System (TMS).

Candidates should not send applications through multiple channels. UNICEF does not charge any application or recruitment processing fee.

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Deadline

The application deadline is September 15, 2026.

Conclusion

The UNICEF Design and Creative Communications Consultant role is suited to experienced graphic designers and communications professionals with strong multimedia and visual storytelling skills. Candidates with international organization experience and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite should consider applying before the deadline.