Graphic Designer (G-5)

Organisational Context

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Division of External Operations, the Public Information and Outreach Section (PIOS) ensures that the proceedings are accessible to the public, raises awareness and promotes an understanding about the Court’s mandate and activities with the ultimate goal of getting support. It does so in relation to a number of target audiences across the globe, mainly encompassing international press and media, victims and communities affected by crimes within the jurisdiction before the Court; and key stakeholders such as legal communities, academics and non-governmental organisations. PIOS achieves its objectives through the use of a variety of communication means including granting interviews to media, press releases and production of other publications and audio visual materials as well as through the website and new social media platforms. PIOS is also responsible for the organisation of campaigns, events, and visits ranging from general groups to high profile visitors. It consists of four units: Public Affairs Unit; Protocol, Events and Visits Unit; Outreach Unit and Audio-Visual Production Unit.

The Public Affairs Unit (PAU) aims at promoting the understanding of the ICC mandate and activities by providing accurate, meaningful and timely information to the general public and other target groups such as medias, civil society, academic and legal communities. In addition to providing messages and answers the journalists and the general public directly and through its publications, the Unit makes use of new communication channels in order to strengthen the ICC digital online presence, reflecting the visual identity of a modern, just, strong and independent judicial institution. It aims also to engage with the different target groups in an inspiring way, to call them to action in support of the Court and to build specific joint awareness projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Public Affairs Unit, the objectives of the Graphic Designer include to:

1. Conceptualise, design, format and produce International Criminal Court (ICC) public information materials produced at Headquarters or in the Field in the working and official languages of the Court as well as in the local languages of situation countries. Publications include, amongst others, the monthly Newsletter, fact sheets, booklets, posters and Court official legal texts in book and digital formats including on CD;
2. Ensure ICC Design Guidelines are known, understood and properly used by members of the organisation, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that the Court’s image easily identified by and recognisable to the general public over the medium and long term;
3. Set up, manage and maintain digital and printed archives of all ICC publications;
4. Upload updates on the ICC website when requested. This will mainly occur during the busiest periods in the office.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education.

Experience:

• A minimum of six years of experience in graphic design, web development, audio-visual production, computer technology or a related field is required. A university degree, being at advanced or first-level, in combination with four (4) years of relevant experience, may be considered as a substitute for two years’ of working experience only to determine eligibility.
• Knowledge and experience in use of graphic design software is desirable.
• Experience in working for professional printing companies would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Good organisational skills to plan and coordinate the production of publications;
• Adaptability and patience to implement last minute amendments and to work under pressure;
• Good communication skills;
• Proof-reading skills to find mistakes, review designs and give green light to final art sent by printer.
• Diplomacy when dealing with internal clients and external vendors.

Knowledge of languages:

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English is required. Working knowledge of the other is an asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Dutch would be considered an asset.