UN-HABITAT Exhibition Design Expert Jobs in Kenya

UN-HABITAT Exhibition Design Expert Jobs in Kenya

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The World Urban Forum Coordination Office is located within the External Relations Strategy Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI) of UN-Habitat.

One of the Division’s key mandates is to promote strategic alliances to support achievement of the goals of adequate shelter for all, and sustainable urbanization and human settlements development. The World Urban Forum (WUF) is UN-Habitat’s key stakeholder flagship platform.

The World Urban Forum (WUF) is a non-legislative technical forum convened by the UN-Habitat biannually since 2002. The forum gathers a wide range of experts from every walk of life. Participants of the forum include but are not limited to national, regional, and local governments, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, professional, research institutions and academia, professional, private sector, development finance institutions, foundations, media, United Nations organizations and other international agencies.

The WUF is recognized as the foremost global arena for interaction among policymakers, local government leaders, non-governmental organizations, and expert practitioners in the field of sustainable urban development and human settlements.

The WUF has been identified as a key platform to support implementation of the New Urban Agenda adopted at the Habitat III conference. The WUF provides opportunities for stakeholder organizations of all kinds to come together to share the latest in innovative advances in sustainable urban development and projects showcasing the implementation of the NUA.

Objective of the Consultancy

UN-Habitat is working to strengthen its engagement with its partners in recognition of the rapid urbanization process and the strategic political relevance and potential for unique and important contributions to the regional and global debate on urban issues.

One of the key steps being taken to promote partner engagement and visibility for the organization's work is to design and produce the UN-Habitat's corporate exhibition stand at WUF12 as well as the integrated spaces such as the Urban Library and Urban Cinema. Moreover, work is also to be undertaken to provide innovative and engaging concepts and designs for the WUF12 Urban Expo.

To achieve the above, the WUF Coordination office seeks an Exhibition Design Consultant to design innovative, dynamic, and engaging exhibition and meeting spaces for the WUF12. The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the WUF Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Head of Production.

Responsibility

The consultant will conceptualize, design, and oversee production and setup of the UN-Habitat corporate exhibition stand and WUF12 integrated spaces.

Specific assignments

Ensure that all work produced follows the highest sustainability and accessibility standards within the

industry, and within the WUF12 Agreement of Logistical Arrangements as well as with the WUF12 Sustainability and Accessibility strategy.

Take part in meetings to identify the communication objectives, theme, key messages, and visual narrative of the exhibition.

Identify visual requirements, consult on exhibit design solutions including budgets and physical exhibition hall limitations.

Work with the events management or exhibition company to translate approved designs into compelling visitor experiences by understanding, organizing, and integrating content through prototyping and modelling.

Create and propose innovative, on-brand, highly stylized concepts for the UN-Habitat corporate exhibition and the integrated spaces at the Expo.

Design all aspects of the exhibition and integrated spaces including but not limited to installation mockups/spatial design and visual presentation of digital, print, and audiovisual exhibition content.

Create visually arresting representations that speak to the UN-Habitat brand (including but not limited to illustrator drawings, design briefs, elevations, redesigns, and technical drawings.)

Work with in-house designers and graphic designers for exhibition content by providing design guidelines.

Develop an on-site installation plan and support the Head of the Production Unit with the production and installation.

Qualifications/special skills

A bachelor's in graphic design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is required, a master’s degree in the same field is desirable.

5 years of responsible experience in exhibition design for international events and conferences is required.

Demonstrated expertise in exhibition and space design, including knowledge of exhibition construction methods and materials is required.

Ability to present exhibit and graphic concepts, production procedures, cost analysis, and evaluation is required.

Skill in three-dimensional exhibition design, including proven capability in the areas of design conceptualization, design development, and structural detailing techniques, sustainable fabrication processes and materials, model making, safety, conservation, and accessibility is desirable.

Expert knowledge of applicable CAD software, 3D and graphic design software is desirable.

Experience in data visualization, motion graphics and information design are advantageous.

Working experience with the UN or a related international organization is an asset.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN-HABITAT Exhibition Design Expert Jobs in Kenya

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