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Graphic Design Student Assistant

United Nations University - 14 September 2009

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Organizational Unit: Communication Unit (CU) UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE)
 
Reference Number: UNU-ViE/CU/2009/007
 
Applications to: Mrs. Carlota Schneider, Recruitment Officer (HRApplications@vie.unu.edu)
 

UNU Mission:
 
The UNU is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate training and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of the UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. Key goals are to serve as an international community of scholars; a bridge between the United Nations and the international academic community; and as a think-tank for the United Nations system; to contribute to capacity building, particularly in developing countries; and to serve as a platform for new and creative ideas.
 

UNU Vice-Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE):
The Vice-Rectorate concentrates on relationships between advancing science and technology for human security. It is engaged in scientific exchange programmes with a strong focus on Africa, plays an important role in science dialogues for research towards sustainable solutions and engaged in the dissemination and use of innovative technologies for academic activities. Besides its scientific core mandate it incorporates also the central units for administration, finance, procurement personnel matters and communication services for all UNU entities in Bonn. The core institutional mandate of the Vice-Rectorate is to develop and maintain fruitful relations with the UN system, as well as other international or regional organisations, governments, businesses, foundations, organisations and institutions in the world of higher education and research. Furthermore UNU-ViE is engaged in fostering dialogue and enhanced understanding among scientists, policy-makers, resource users, civil society and private sector representatives of the inter-linkages, trade-offs and potential for cooperation at the cross-section of natural resource use and management, and human security and development in the context of global climate change and globalization. The Vice Rectorate consists of two sections: the Institutional Development and Planning Section and the Strategic Partnerships, Capacity Development and Science Policy Dialogue Section.

Under the authority of the Vice-Rector and the supervision of the Head of the Communication Unit, the successful candidate shall be entrusted with the following tasks:
 
 
Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the layout of flyers;
• Assisting of in the layout publication series InterSections and SOURCE;
• Assisting in the layout of conference program brochures, posters, newsletters, roll-up banners and other publications as necessary for the United Nations University;
• Assisting in screen design for websites;
• Assist in preparing corporate identity/corporate design guidelines;
• Preparation of templates;

 
Required Qualifications:

• Student of Graphic Design;
• Basic knowledge of InDesign and QuarkXpress;
• Basic knowledge of other Adobe Design Suite e.g. Illustrator, Distiller, Photoshop;
• Knowledge of Adobe;
• Ability to design and produce attractive artwork;
• Excellent oral and written command of the English and German language is a prerequisite.

 
For more information regarding UNU-ViE, please visit our website, www.vie.unu.edu.
 
 
Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate will be based at UNU-ViE in Bonn on a part-time basis (16 hours per week on two days) for a contractual period until 31 December 2009. The terms and conditions of the employment shall be governed by the Consultant Contract category (CTC). The remuneration shall be commensurate with the incumbent’s qualifications and experience, non-taxable, and exempted from social security contributions.
 

Please send applications to HRApplications@vie.unu.edu, including a letter of motivation as well as your Curriculum Vitae, along with evidence of your studies and possible artwork samples, and indication of availability. For any additional information with respect to your application, please contact Mrs Carlota Schneider (schneider@ehs.unu.edu). Suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; unsuccessful applications can neither be acknowledged nor returned.
 
 
Starting date: As soon as possible, negotiable.

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