Graphic Design Support IVY Campaign – Malawi

Assignment overview

This is a short-term online volunteering assignment focused on graphic design support for the IVY Campaign in Malawi. It is task-based and non-contractual, and it is carried out remotely. Volunteers do not receive any allowance or other entitlements, but a certificate of appreciation is issued after successful completion. The selection process and collaboration are not handled by UNV.

Context

The United Nations Volunteers programme and Voluntary Services Overseas are jointly running a social media advocacy initiative in Malawi to mark the International Year of Volunteers. The campaign will run from June to November 2026 and is intended to promote the value of volunteerism in helping Malawi achieve national development priorities. It will cover themes such as volunteer wellbeing, legal frameworks, and inclusive volunteer management through webinars and targeted social media content. The work is aligned with the Global Index of Volunteer Engagement framework and the Global Volunteering Standard.

Role purpose

The assignment seeks four creative graphic designers to produce a consistent set of visual materials for the campaign and ensure that all assets remain aligned with the campaign’s visual direction and organizational branding.

Key tasks

• Create standardized design templates for the campaign, including webinar presentation slides, social media cards for Facebook, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter, and quote cards for speakers and key messages.
• Design promotional posters for the eight webinar events scheduled between July and October 2026.
• Apply UNV and VSO branding rules across all deliverables and follow the visual guidance shared on the IVY Trello board.
• Adapt artwork into suitable formats for different digital channels and sizes as required.

Assignment details

Host entity: United Nations Volunteers

Modality: Online

Duration: 12 weeks

Weekly time commitment: 11 to 15 hours per week

Number of assignments: 4

Country: Malawi

Advertisement end date: 25/06/2026

Expected start date: Not specified in the source.

Sustainable Development Goal: Partnerships for the goals

Requirements

• Demonstrated graphic design experience with a strong portfolio showing template development and promotional design work.
• Working knowledge of professional design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, or Canva.
• Ability to produce polished, contemporary, and visually engaging layouts that follow brand guidelines.
• Fluent English is required.

Additional information

Volunteer work in this context means freely chosen activities carried out for the public good, where financial gain is not the main motivation.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme and welcomes applications from qualified professionals. The organization supports diversity across gender and other protected characteristics. All UN Volunteers are expected to oppose discrimination and uphold human rights and individual dignity regardless of race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or any other status.

Scam warning

No application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees are charged by the United Nations in connection with recruitment. If any request for payment is received, it should be ignored. Applicants should also be cautious when sharing personal information online, as names, logos, emblems, and addresses can be copied or misused.