Result of Service
The consultant will share the designed VNR in Arabic (160 pages) delivered to the satisfaction of the RCO and MoPIC teams.
One presentation (40 pages in total), delivered to the satisfaction of the RCO and MoPIC teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Background and Objective In line with Jordan’s commitment to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and building on the country’s previous Voluntary National Reviews (2017 and 2022), the Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO) is supporting MoPIC in the finalization of the VNR for 2026. 2. Objectives of the Assignment To support the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) in the designing Jordan’s Third Voluntary National Review (VNR 2026). This includes assisting the Ministry in designing the final report and related communication material in Arabic. 3. Scope of Work Under the supervision of the RCO Head Office and head of SDG unit at MoPIC, the consultant will carry out the following duties:
Design the overall visual layout and structure of the VNR report in Arabic, ensuring consistency with English version as well as with the guidelines and objectives set by MoPIC.
Develop visual assets, including infographics, charts, graphs, maps, and other data visualization tools, to effectively communicate complex data and information in the VNR.
Submit drafts of the visuals for approval by the RCO and MoPIC teams, incorporating feedback into final designs.
Maintain and organize the design files for the VNR, including all visuals, templates, and assets, ensuring they are easily accessible for future use and reference.
Qualifications/special skills
A Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Development, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, International Relations, or any other related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 10 years of experience in graphic design, data visualization, or a related field is required. Proficiency in Adobe software applications (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) is required. Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Good understanding of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is required. Familiarity with the VNRs and their preparation process is desirable. Previous experience working with government institutions and international organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.