CFA/UG/003/2026-Graphic Designer-Consultancy, Category B

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
 

Project Context and Scope

The BRMM 2026–2027 project aims to strengthen safe employment and labour migration systems for Ugandans and other populations in the East and Horn of Africa (EHOA), including along key migration corridors to Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It addresses persistent gaps in employment services, entrepreneurship support, and structured migration pathways, while enhancing protection for migrant workers through improved job matching, orientation, and reintegration systems.

The project follows a dual approach. First, it expands access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through Migrant Worker Support Centres (MWSCs) and Youth Business Incubation (YBI) initiatives. Second, it strengthens formal labour migration pathways through Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements (BLMAs), ethical recruitment systems, and deployment support. Together, these interventions aim to improve employability, promote safe mobility, and prepare migrant workers for both domestic and international labour markets.

A key component of the project is strengthening orientation programming across the migration cycle, specifically Pre-Employment Orientation (PEO), Post-Arrival Orientation (PAO), and Pre-Return Orientation (PRO). This includes developing standardized orientation guides and handbooks, conducting stakeholder validation, and piloting the materials in both countries of origin and destination. The materials will increase awareness of labour rights, ethical recruitment practices, and informed migration choices, contributing to stronger protection and better outcomes for migrant workers.

In this context, producing high-quality, user-friendly orientation and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials require the services of a graphic design consultancy. Given the technical nature of the materials, their diverse audiences, and the need for clear and accessible communication, professional design support is essential to present the content in visually engaging and easy-to-understand formats for individuals with various levels of literacy. The consultancy will therefore help ensure that the orientation tools are effective, standardized, and impactful.

The Consultant will report to the National Programme Officer LMI at IOM Uganda. The Consultant will keep IOM Uganda updated on the status of the activities on a weekly basis, to ensure management is kept informed of any challenges.

• Graphic Design Inception Report detailing the methodology, workplan, materials inventory, design and digitization approach, validation process, quality assurance measures, and timelines for all MWSC, PEO, PAO, and PRO products.

• Digitized MWSC IEC materials in accessible, user-friendly, and visually engaging formats that support inclusivity, gender and cultural sensitivity, in-person and remote delivery, and diverse literacy and accessibility needs.

• Redesigned PEO handbook with integrated graphic design elements to improve readability, visual appeal, layout consistency, and ease of use.

• PAO and PRO orientation handbooks with integrated graphic design elements, incorporating feedback from draft reviews and the validation meeting.

• Infographics, illustrations, icons, and other visual tools to enhance understanding, engagement, and usability of the PAO, PRO, and MWSC materials.

• Print and digital versions of all designed materials, with editable files and reusable templates for future updates, adaptation, and reproduction.

• Final approved materials in print, digital, web, mobile, and social media-ready formats, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, gender and cultural sensitivity, flexible delivery, and responsiveness to varied literacy and accessibility needs. The package should include editable source files and production-ready files for future use, adaptation and archiving.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Academic Qualification: Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Art and Design, or a related field

Experience

• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in graphic design with UN agencies, international NGOs, or local NGOs, in both humanitarian and development contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in designing training materials, toolkits, and handbooks
• Strong practical background in using design software and technologies (such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, Illustrator, CorelDraww, Dreamweaver, etc.).
• Proven experience in developing digital IEC products, including interactive PDFs, e-learning modules, digital toolkits, mobile-friendly content, multimedia resources, and other accessible formats tailored for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience adapting, digitizing, and transforming print-based IEC materials into user-friendly digital formats that are accessible, engaging, and easy to navigate.
• Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management
• Familiarity with Migration, protection, or community-based programming (preferred)

• Experience aligning with IOM or UN branding standards (advantage)

• Languages
• Fluency in English

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies