VN 040/2025 Sr. Web Design Associate

The Online Communications Unit (OCU), the Manila-based branch of the IOM Media and Communications Unit, focuses on several key areas of work. These include bringing expertise and agility to manage the digital environment effectively, ensuring IOM's online presence is a strategic priority, maintaining consistency in online brand representation, guiding and empowering colleagues through web management training, and being dedicated to swift and effective responses to web-based demands, efficiently meeting various web-related needs.

Under the direct supervision of the National Web Design Officer (UI/UX) and the overall supervision of the Head, Online Communications Unit, the Sr. Web Design Associate will be responsible for supporting the development of high-quality website designs for IOM website platforms. The successful candidate will also assist in responding to web design needs for IOM’s corporate and other digital platforms, keeping them current, and supporting the application of design standards. The successful candidate will contribute to IOM’s web design activities and assist in implementing a user experience (UX) approach that leverages IOM audience personas to increase the visibility and engagement of all IOM online content.

Web Design Support

• Support the design and development of mockups and prototypes for new websites and microsites, aligned with branding and user experience standards. 
• Collaborate with teams to understand the needs of digital projects and translate them into effective design and user experience solutions. 
• Provide digital design support to the Organization, including website graphics, infographics, icons, and interactive elements. 
• Create and maintain an accessible digital asset library with reusable design packages and components for use across missions and projects. 

Ux/Ui Support

• Produce and develop UX/UI concepts for IOM landing pages and microsites for specific projects, including responsive interfaces and navigation paths. 
• Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas. 
• Support and implementation of a UX/UI approach using knowledge of IOM audience personas to increase the visibility and engagement of online content. 
• Support the production of motion graphics, interactive web elements, and visual effects for online materials. 
• Contribute to documentation of website design systems and support consistent experience across tools and features. 
• Assist with web accessibility, WCAG 2.1 compliance, and cross-browser compatibility

Overall Support

• Collaborate effectively with online team members in problem-solving, decision-making, and the organization of digital projects. 
• Maintain high design standards with strong attention to detail before delivering materials to stakeholders. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement, share feedback, and support knowledge exchange within the online team. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

• High school diploma with at least six years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, web design, multimedia arts or a related field from an accredited institution, with at least four years of relevant professional experience. 

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and UX/UI design work.
• Experience in a senior-level creative support or project operations role. 
• Understanding of creative workflows and cross-functional team collaboration. 
• Ability to translate requirements into effective design solutions. 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic design. 
• Curiosity, humility, and a growth mindset; self-starter with the ability to contribute ideas.

Skills

Graphic Design

• Excellent design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Produce high-quality graphics for style guides, reports, and online design requirements.
• Maintain consistency in brand visuals across all platforms. 

Ux/Ui Design

• Excellent design skills using Figma or similar prototyping tools. 
• Motion graphics skills using Adobe After Effects or similar animation tools. 
• Knowledge of usability principles, accessibility standards (WCAG) and human-centered design. 
• Team player who can work with web developers, web designers and production colleagues under tight deadlines. 

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
4. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
5. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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