Graphic Design Support for Visualizing Achievements

Assignment overview

This is a short, remote, task-based online volunteering assignment focused on improving how achievements are communicated visually. The engagement is non-contractual and does not come with any allowance or entitlement. A certificate of appreciation is issued after successful completion. The selection and collaboration process is handled independently of the volunteer programme.

Organization context

The host organization is the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), a United Nations regional commission established in 1958. Its mandate is to advance economic and social development across member states, strengthen regional integration, and support international cooperation for Africa’s development. ECA works across 54 member states and contributes through its role as a think tank, convenor, and operational actor in support of the 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Role context

The Human Resources Management Section supports staff engagement and organizational effectiveness through clear internal communication. This assignment is aimed at strengthening communication channels, helping staff stay informed, and improving alignment with organizational priorities. The volunteer will help adapt global HR messages to the local setting, maintain visual consistency with branding standards, and explore fresh ways to improve internal communication.

What you will do

• Design and share internal communication pieces such as announcements, digital flyers, and intranet content.
• Support HR-led events, training activities, and campaign promotion.
• Help introduce new staff members through internal onboarding communications.
• Adapt and circulate global HR messages for internal audiences.
• Keep all outputs aligned with HRMS branding and design rules.
• Track engagement with communication materials and suggest improvements.
• Research and recommend creative ways to strengthen internal communications.
• Format content and create simple visuals or basic media using available tools.

Requirements

• Applicants should be in the final year of a bachelor’s degree programme.
• A field related to communication, graphic design, or content creation is advantageous.
• No prior professional work experience is required, but the academic background should be relevant to the assignment.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are expected.
• Basic ability to create and format visual content is needed.
• Creativity and an interest in internal communications are important.
• Ability to collaborate and tailor content for different audiences is required.
• Proof of academic status must be provided if selected.
• Women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with disabilities may indicate their status and any reasonable accommodation needed during recruitment and selection.
• English fluency is required.

Additional information

This opportunity is based on volunteerism, meaning it is undertaken freely for the public good and is not driven primarily by financial reward.

The programme follows an equal opportunity approach and welcomes qualified applicants while promoting diversity across gender and other protected characteristics. Participants are expected to uphold values that reject discrimination and support human rights and dignity for all, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

Scam warning

No fee is ever charged for application, processing, training, interviews, or testing. Any request for payment should be ignored. Be cautious when sharing personal information online, as names, emblems, logos, and addresses can be copied easily.

Assignment details

The assignment is for one volunteer, lasts 12 weeks, and requires about 11 to 15 hours per week. The host entity is ECA, the modality is online, and the assignment country is Ethiopia. The advertised closing date is 18/06/2026. The expected start date was not provided and appears invalid in the source.