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The Voter Outreach for Transparent Elections (VOTE) Fiji project is working to reinforce the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) by improving transparency, fostering civic awareness, and implementing a more robust gender-sensitive approach. The project is designed to contribute to the establishment of a representative and inclusive democracy, addressing societal and cultural barriers that hinder effective electoral processes. Building upon successful collaborations observed during the 2022 General Election, the project strategically aligns with the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Pacific Strategy, emphasi sing gender equality and peace.
The electoral landscape in Fiji confronts persistent structural challenges that hinder the reali sation of a genuinely representative and inclusive democracy. These challenges underscore the necessity for sustained collaborative efforts aimed at overcoming societal and cultural barriers, with the overarching objective of cultivating a more transparent and participatory electoral process.
The Project has four Fiji specific outputs:
Advanced Civic and Voter Education for Heightened Public Engagement, Participation, and Trust. Improved Civic Education Election Curriculum Fostering Youth Knowledge and Understanding. Enhanced Operational Templates for Improved Election Efficiency, Confidence, and Transparency. Strengthening ESAG: Elevating Election Security, Collaboration, Preparedness.This Program and Project align with the UNDP Multi-Country Program Document (2023-2027) Strategic Plan outcome, \"No-one left behind,\" which centers on equitable access to opportunities and a rights-based approach to ongoing human agency and human development. The project's outputs directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Country Program Document (CPD), and Regional Programme Document (RPD).
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Electoral Advisor and Project Manager, the Project Graphic Designer will be embedded in the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) and will work in the stakeholder engagement unit in line with the duties and responsibilities outlined below:ย
Develop visual designs for elections operational manuals, outreach materials including social media graphics, posters, flyers, brochures, infographics, digital ads, and other print and digital collateral for the approval of the stakeholder engagement unit manager. Design knowledge products, reports, publications and other election related materials required for the project. Support the redesigning of organisation branding and ensure consistency and adherence to branding guidelines. Working under the stakeholder engagement unit, ensuring consistency in design elements across all election materials to strengthen brand recognition and communication. Ensuring a cohesive, impactful, and visually appealing branding for knowledge products and project reports, including the design of title/content/concluding pages, selected infographics, and accompanying social media cards for effective report dissemination. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of all design assets, including proper file formats, resolution, and color profiles for both print and digital platforms. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. CompetenciesCore competencies:ย
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationยCross-Functional & Technical competencies:ย
Business Direction & Strategyย ย ย ย ย
Strategic Thinking: Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDPโs mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresightBusiness Managementย ย ย
Partnerships Management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Results-based Management: Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.Administration & Operationsย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Documents and records management: Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving.2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectivenessย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Effectiveness: Project Quality Assurance
Required Skills and ExperienceEducation: Secondary education is required. Certificate in Graphic Design is highly desirable. A university degree (Bachelorยดs degree) in Visual Arts, Communications, Graphic design or other related fields will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement. Experience: Minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant work experience in Graphic Design or relevant related field is required.ย Requiredย skills ย Proven experience in graphics production and proficiency in graphic design software is required. Proven ability to maintain consistency with visual identity and branding guidelines across all materials. Proficiency in relevant graphic design software packages. Experience working in a politically sensitive environment is highly advantageous. Experience with corporate branding development and maintaining consistency with visual identity and branding guidelines across all materials. Graphic design experience within the Fiji Government, state institutions or commissions context would be a benefit
Required Languages:
Fluency in English and Fiji Hindi and/or Itaukei language is required. Disclaimerย Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)ย
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