DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 November 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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.

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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).

JOB TITLE: Graphic designer

TEAM: Partnerships Visibility Team

UNIT/DIVISION: Private Sector Partnerships (PSP)

DUTY STATION: Remote

CONTRACT TYPE: Regular Consultant, 80% time

LEVEL: CST – I

DURATION: 11 months

LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: Editorial Communications Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency working to create a world

with zero hunger.

As the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience for the long term. WFP believes that individual and collective wellbeing can only be achieved if all children, women, and men get the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, dignified lives.

In 2024 alone, WFP assisted 124 million people. Every day, 5,600 WFP-chartered trucks are on the road, 78 aircraft are in the air, and 189 ships are at sea. These numbers speak to WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that is often the first on the scene in the most difficult environments. WFP also works with partners to strengthen the resilience of communities most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition through long-term development programmes aimed at boosting food security, local economies, education, employment, and gender equality. While hunger and malnutrition are the world’s largest solvable issues, the needs are still immense and growing. Today, 733 million people in the world face hunger, equivalent to one in eleven people globally.

WFP’s Private Partnerships Division (PSP) is responsible for engaging the private sector (corporations, individuals, foundations) through high-impact partnerships in support of WFP’s strategic priorities, and through individual giving to build and retain support from the public worldwide. Joining PSP is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to co-develop and implement our new private partnerships and fundraising strategy.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the supervision of the Editorial Communications Officer in the Private Partnerships Division (PSP), the graphic designer will design and update compelling marketing and pitch material in support of WFP’s partnerships and fundraising strategy, as well as internal support and staff engagement materials.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the design and development of high-quality pitching and marketing material, while ensuring consistency with WFP’s branding and a compelling look and feel.
• Own and drive the development of campaign creative for use across WFP’s and our private partners’ channels, including the WFP website and intranet, corporate social media channels, and more.
• Edit and revise existing pitching and marketing materials as well as internal support assets to ensure visual consistency and high quality, coordinating with PSP leadership as necessary.
• Lead the creation of custom on-brand creative, including icons and illustrations, infographics, templates, and layouts for partnership toolkits and ad-hoc deliverables.
• Enhance PSP’s visual storytelling by editing of audiovisual communication material highlighting the impact of WFP’s work with private sector partners, in coordination with relevant stakeholders across the division.
• Provide design expertise and creative solutions across the division as needed, supporting strategic goals, and helping shape the design identity of major partnership initiatives (e.g., World Food Day and other campaigns, emergency response-related communications, etc.).

DELIVERABLES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The deliverables include the design and development of high-quality pitching and marketing materials aligned with WFP branding; creation of campaign visuals for WFP and partner channels; revision and enhancement of existing materials to ensure consistency; production of custom creative assets such as icons, infographics, templates, and layouts; editing of audiovisual materials showcasing WFP’s private sector partnerships; and provision of design expertise to support key initiatives and campaigns across the division.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

• University degree and/or 5 years’ work experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or a related field.

Work history

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of graphic design.

Technical expertise

• Excellent creative and design skills are a must.
• Proficiency in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• Strong data visualisation skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling graphics (e.g. infographics, dashboards, charts)
• Solid knowledge of typography, layout, and composition.
• Experience creating visually appealing slide decks, particularly in PowerPoint and online apps including Canva.
• Attention to detail, ability to create pixel-perfect designs.
• Ability to adhere to corporate visual style and brand identity guides while adding creative flair.
• Experience editing videos, particularly for social media, is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with copywriters, creatives, and technical teams to develop a wide range of communications products (e.g. factsheets, social cards, pitch decks, webpages, illustrations, video overlays, etc.)

Soft skills

• People-oriented. Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information.
• Ability to think creatively and to work effectively in a multicultural environment and international organization.
• Demonstrates team spirit and contributes to an inclusive and sound working environment.
• Highly adaptable to change and comfortable dealing with ambiguity, stress and competing demands.
• Highly organized with exceptional planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Take initiative to solve problems and seek solutions.

Language(s)

• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

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