CFA 003/CON/2026_International Consultant in Data Visualization, Graphic Design, and Motion Design

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Migration Agency, based in Djibouti City, Republic of Djibouti, is recruiting an International Consultant (Category B) for three (3) months in Data Visualization, Graphic Design, and Motion Design to support the development of innovative visual communication products.
The overall objective of the consultancy is to support IOM Djibouti in the design, development, and production of data visualizations, infographics, graphic materials, and motion design content that effectively showcase migration data, project results, and institutional achievements. The consultancy aims to strengthen the visibility, accessibility, and impact of IOM's communication and outreach activities, in line with the Organization’s branding guidelines and donor visibility requirements.

1. Project Context and Scope: 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Djibouti implements a diverse portfolio of projects and activities aimed at supporting national authorities and stakeholders in migration governance and management. These interventions cover, among others, the strengthening of national capacities, the collection and analysis of migration data, support to the development of evidence-based policies, as well as other areas related to migration management and the protection of migrants.

The implementation of these interventions generates a significant volume of data, results and information that can be further leveraged through visual and accessible formats. There is therefore a need to strengthen the tools and materials used to present this information in a clear, engaging manner adapted to the various communication channels, while highlighting IOM's results and the partnerships that support its work. This approach is particularly relevant for the two European Union-funded projects in the area of migration governance and management, which place strong emphasis on data and its valorization. In this context, the consultant will support IOM Djibouti in the design and production of visual content that better presents the data, results and achievements emerging from its various projects and activities. In particular, they will contribute to the creation of data visualizations, graphic materials, infographics and animated and/or motion design content.

The materials developed will be tailored to the needs of the different audiences and communication channels, in particular digital platforms and institutional products. They may target the general Djiboutian public, and young people aged 18 to 35 in particular, as well as policymakers, experts and regional institutions, civil society actors, journalists and influencers. The scope of the consultancy will therefore cover the design, development and adaptation of visual and animated content, in collaboration with the relevant IOM teams and in line with IOM guidelines and the visibility requirements of its partners. The overall objective of the consultancy is to design and produce a coherent set of data visualization materials and graphic and animated content that make migration data, results and achievements of IOM's interventions in Djibouti more accessible, clear and engaging for different audiences, and to strengthen their promotion within the communication and visibility activities of the Organization and its partners.

2- Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Media and Communications Officer of IOM Djibouti, in close coordination with the project teams and the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team and, where relevant, the IOM Regional Office in Nairobi. IOM will provide the necessary data, texts, key messages, brand guidelines and photographs. The consultant will use their own equipment and software licences. All products developed under this consultancy remain the exclusive property of IOM. The consultant undertakes to comply with IOM's principles on data protection and on the dignified representation of migrants.

• Timely delivery of all deliverables in accordance with the agreed timeline, including the incorporation of revisions requested by IOM and, where applicable, by the Delegation of the European Union;

• Compliance of all products with IOM brand guidelines, EU visibility requirements and IOM's principles on data protection and the dignified representation of migrants;

• Accuracy and clarity of the data represented in all visualizations, validated by the relevant IOM project and DTM teams;

• Quality and coherence of the visual output across all products, in line with the approved concept note and artistic direction;

• Usability and adaptability of the evergreen templates, supported by a clear user guide;

• Completeness of the final handover: all open and editable source files, final exports in the required formats and versions (including language versions and aspect ratios), and the template user guide;

• Responsiveness and quality of communication with IOM teams throughout the assignment, including regular participation in scoping and review meetings.

• University degree or professional training in graphic design, visual communication, data visualization, motion design or a related field;

• At least five years of demonstrated experience in graphic design and/or data visualization, including proven experience in animation (motion design);

• Portfolio demonstrating comparable work: infographics, data visualizations, animated videos, social media content;

• Previous experience with international organizations, United Nations agencies or European Union-funded projects desirable;

• Knowledge of migration contexts and/or the Horn of Africa desirable

• Proficiency in the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and/or equivalent tools (Figma, Canva Pro, Flourish, Datawrapper);

• Ability to transform datasets and technical reports into clear, accurate and engaging visual narratives;

• Rigour in the representation of data (accuracy, proportionality, sourcing);

• Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and incorporate multiple rounds of feedback.

• Excellent command of French (main working language);

• Good command of English (production of English versions of the content); 

   
  Submission Requirements

   

  Interested consultants are requested to submit the following:

• 1. A technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, the proposed methodology, the work plan/timeline ;
  2. A detailed financial proposal;
  3. References from similar assignments or a portfolio of relevant work;

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

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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