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

<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">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.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">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&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration</a></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Project Context and Scope</strong></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) Unit under the Better Regional Migration Management project.</div><p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 72px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Academic Qualification:</strong> Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Art and Design, or a related field</span></span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Professional Experience:</strong> At least 5 years of experience in graphic design with UN agencies, international NGOs, or local NGOs, in both humanitarian and development contexts.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Demonstrated experience in designing training materials, toolkits, and handbooks</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Strong practical background in using design software and technologies (such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, Illustrator, CorelDraww, Dreamweaver, etc.).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience adapting, digitizing, and transforming print-based IEC materials into user-friendly digital formats that are accessible, engaging, and easy to navigate.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Familiarity with Migration, protection, or community-based programming (preferred)</span></span></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Experience aligning with IOM or UN branding standards (advantage)</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Languages</strong></span></span></li><li>Fluency in English</li></ul><p>Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p><p><strong>Required Competencies</strong></p><p>IOM’s competency framework can be found at this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl486/files/about-iom/Competency_Framework-EN.pdf"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">link</a></a>. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p><p><strong>Values&nbsp;</strong>- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:</p><ul><li><strong>Inclusion and respect for diversity</strong>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li><li><strong>Integrity and transparency</strong>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li><li><strong>Professionalism</strong>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li><li><strong>Courage</strong>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li><li><strong>Empathy</strong>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies</strong>&nbsp;– behavioural indicators</p><ul><li><strong>Teamwork</strong>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li><li><strong>Delivering results</strong>: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.</li><li><strong>Managing and sharing knowledge</strong>: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.</li><li><strong>Accountability</strong>: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.</li></ul><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.</p><p>Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">IOM e-Recruitment</a></a>&nbsp;system&nbsp;(for internal candidates link&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/internalmobility"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">here</a></a>). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.</p><p>No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</p><p>For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.iom.int/careers"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer">IOM Careers and Job Vacancies</a></a></p><div><strong>Tasks to be performed under this contract.</strong></div><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="690" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none; border-style: none; border-width: medium; margin-left: -9.25pt; width: 517.5pt;"><tbody><tr><td width="138" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Deliverable</strong></span></span></td><td width="318" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 238.4pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Tasks and Responsibilities (Description)</strong></span></span></td><td width="150" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 112.6pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Timeline</strong></span></span></td><td width="84" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 63pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Payment (%)</strong></span></span></td></tr><tr><td width="138" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Inception Report</strong></span></td><td width="318" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 238.4pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Outline the consultancy methodology, workplan, material inventory, design approach, digitization strategy, validation framework, quality assurance measures, and timelines for delivery of all MWSC, PEO, PAO and PRO products.</span></td><td width="150" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 112.6pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">25th September 2026</span></span></td><td rowspan="2" width="84" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 63pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>50%</strong></span></span></td></tr><tr><td width="138" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Digitized IEC materials for MWSC and redesigned PEO hanbook</strong></span></span></td><td width="318" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 238.4pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Update, redesign, and digitize priority print-based MWSC IEC materials (flyers, posters, brochures, banners and related products) into accessible and user-friendly digital formats; Redesign the existing PEO Handbook in line with BRMM branding and IOM publication guidelines;&nbsp;develop and design infographics and illustrations for the PEO and MWSC including but not limited to; available services, referral pathways, migration pathways, workers’ rights and responsibilities.&nbsp;</span></span></td><td width="150" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 112.6pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">18th November 2026</span></span></td></tr><tr><td width="138" style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Validated and Finalized PAO and PRO Training Materials Package</strong></span></span></td><td width="318" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 238.4pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Design, refine and finalize PAO and PRO Facilitator Guides and Participant Handbooks, infographics and visual learning products; support stakeholder validation processes and incorporate feedback into all products; develop visual materials and presentations for validation workshops and programme dissemination.</span></span></td><td width="150" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 112.6pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">12th January 2026</span></span></td><td width="84" style="border-color: currentcolor windowtext windowtext currentcolor; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 63pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>50%</strong></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div><strong>Performance indicators for the evaluation of results</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">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.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Redesigned PEO handbook with integrated graphic design elements to improve readability, visual appeal, layout consistency, and ease of use.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">PAO and PRO orientation handbooks with integrated graphic design elements, incorporating feedback from draft reviews and the validation meeting.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Infographics, illustrations, icons, and other visual tools to enhance understanding, engagement, and usability of the PAO, PRO, and MWSC materials.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Print and digital versions of all designed materials, with editable files and reusable templates for future updates, adaptation, and reproduction.</span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></p></li></ul>