Graphic Design Graduate Trainee Position at World Food Programme: Johannesburg (South Africa)

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DEADLINE: 13 August 2023

Graphic Design Graduate Trainee Position at World Food Programme: Johannesburg (South Africa)

You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and you will be provided on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.

Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday.

Learning & Development:

You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.

Networking opportunities:

You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities. Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Graduate Trainee – Graphic Design/Studio Desktop Publishing
Unit / Division: Communication
Duty Station: Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 11 months
Salary & Benefits: Graduates will receive competitive monthly remuneration and Medical Aid

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Graphic Design, Digital Design, Visual Communication, or related field.

Qualification’s must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.

The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English). Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Design, translate, and roll-out both the WFP corporate and campaign-related visual identities for internal and external presentations, printing, and publishing purposes.
Ensure that all visual materials are unified, consistent, attractive, and professionally represent the WFP brand.
Design and Finish Artwork

– Conceptualize, design, and implement design solutions in line with the WFP Corporate identity and brand

– Interpret creative briefs and develop supporting creative material

– Use DTP software to produce or refine artwork and designs for presentations, publication, and printing

– Ensure professional formatting fit for purpose (e.g., such as the size and style of type, column width and spacing)

– Help to design professional presentations and report packs including graphics such as diagrams, charts, and tables

– Maintain updated corporate marketing collateral

Preparation for Presentations, Publication and Printing.
– Use publishing technologies (such as HTML) to convert documents to an internet-ready format.
– Use software and other relevant technology to ensure that all visual materials are ready and in the relevant format .
– Draw new die-cuts when required.
– Complete layout and typesetting of designs.
Perform other related duties as required.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Applicants must:

be national or permanent resident of the country in which the position is advertised.
attach the following: a CV in English, University Transcript, Degree Certificate and Identity Document with application.
not have a first-level family member working for WFP (parent, sibling, or child)
have no work experience or up to a maximum of 12 months’ post-graduate cumulative formal work experience (this excludes work undertaken during full-time studies)