DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 May 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies, building prosperity and supporting a sustainable future for people recovering from conflict, natural disasters and the impact of climate change. In the WFP Sudan Country Office (CO), the Partnerships and Reporting Unit leads donor relations and reporting efforts. The unit uses a wide range of communication products to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe and famine in Sudan, with the goal of mobilizing critical funding. The reporting team draws on the CO’s reports, analysis, and infographics to demonstrate how WFP’s assistance is saving lives amid the world’s largest hunger crisis, tailoring messaging for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, the general public, WFP staff in Sudan, and Headquarters. High‑quality visual products are essential for effective communication with WFP’s diverse audiences. To strengthen this effort, the Partnerships and Reporting Unit is seeking a Graphic Designer to support the development of clear, high‑quality, innovative, and visually compelling multimedia materials, including reports, infographics, presentations, and communication packages targeting donors, partners, government counterparts, and beneficiaries. The Graphic Designer will report directly to the Sudan team lead for Operational Information Management and will contribute to enhancing visual communication across all initiatives of the Sudan Country Office. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design visually compelling communications products from concept through production for dissemination to key external stakeholders.

2. Design, develop and publish briefs, reports, newsletters, factsheets, infographics, maps, leaflets, fliers and donor presentations

3. Provide guidance on branding and design in line with WFP’s visual identity guidelines to other units across the CO

4. Support in the design of branded materials including, but not limited to – banners, posters, bag/box markings, flags, and office signage

5. Oversee the production, printing and dissemination of marketing materials

6. Conduct a thorough review of all branded materials being utilized by the Sudan CO to ensure allignment with WFP’s visual identity guidelines 7. Other support as required

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

-Successfully developed standardized templates for Sudan CO external productions such as: factsheets, infographics, briefs, situation reports. -Designed effective presentations for external meetings such as donor briefings.

-Conceptualized and designed a series of compelling maps to visually explain the operational environment.

-Created, produced and published a wide range of external communications products.

-Completed the review of all branded materials being used by Sudan CO (office signage, banners, bag markings, fleet, posters, flags, signposts, etc).

-Ensured that all marketing/branding materials are in line WFP’s visual identity guide

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant education in the field with an additional certification in Graphic Design, or has demonstrable knowledge of graphic design and a high standard portfolio, showing creative solutions and attention to detail.

Experience: Three or Four years progressive experience in graphic design or relevant field. Has demonstrated a sound understanding of WFP communication techniques and activities and awareness of the sociopolitical context in which WFP operates through day-to-day work.

Knowledge & Skills: Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier Pro), Canva, and Microsoft Office Quite Ability to translate complex operational details into simple and compelling visuals Excellent written and verbal communications ksills Ability to work with a high level of independence, as part of a large, dynamic, and diverse team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Languages: Fluency in English is required

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application – unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.