Illustration and Graphic Design Consultant, Adolescent Girls Storybook, Gender and ADAP Section (Remote) at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Illustration and Graphic Design Consultant, Adolescent Girls Storybook, Gender and ADAP Section

Job No: 593622
Duty Station: Remote
Contract Type: Consultant
Location: Nigeria
Categories: Adolescent Development, Gender Development
Contract Duration – 2 months
Working arrangement: Remote

Job Summary 

• Reporting to the UNICEF Nigeria Gender and Development Manager and working closely with the lead writer, the consultant will produce:
• Concept Development
• Illustration Production
• Book Design and Layout
• Multimedia Asset Development
• Review and Finalization.

Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in illustration, graphic design, or visual storytelling
• Proven experience in designing children’s/adolescent educational or storytelling materials
• Demonstrated portfolio of published illustrated content (books, campaigns, digital media)
• Demonstrated experience in developing illustrations that reflect African contexts, cultures, and aesthetics
• Experience working with development agencies, NGOs, or UN organizations is an asset UNICEF.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (required).

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Strong expertise in digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate)
• Ability to create culturally grounded visual narratives, reflecting African aesthetics and representation
• Experience in character design and visual storytelling for youth audiences
• Strong understanding of gender equality and inclusion principles
• Ability to produce print-ready and digital multimedia outputs
• Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirables:

• Experience working on gender, adolescent
• empowerment, or social norms transformation projects
• Experience producing multilingual designs
• Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design standards.

Application Deadline 
23rd June, 2026.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.

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