Communications Assistant (Graphic Designer) - SC5 - Islamabad

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 July 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

About Job

Job Title: Communications Assistant (Graphic Designer)

Grade: SC5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Date of Publication: 8th July 2026

Deadline of Application: 22nd July 2026

This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

Important: All educational documents must be verified/attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Appointment will be subject to submission of HEC-verified degrees.

BACKGROUND & JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will be based in the Country Office in Islamabad, Pakistan and will report to the Communications Officer. The incumbent will support the Communications unit primarily and other units (VAM, Programme, Supply Chain, Admin, HR) as per the needs with graphic design and information management work to strengthen, improve and modernize the country office's visual appearance in knowledge products, reports, briefs, food commodity artwork, presentations, donor visibility and social media.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Support the Communications unit with day-to-day activities in information management and graphic design tasks as assigned by the supervisor. These typically include creating visually appealing reports, advocacy notes, infographics, briefs, power point presentations, social media posts, templates, design artwork.
2. Function as in-house video editor for small documentaries and social media content.
3. Contribute to the successful implementation of the Communication and Advocacy Strategy by ensuring high quality design of knowledge products and visually appealing internal and external communication.
4. Develop infographics for the VAM, Programme, Partnerships and Supply Chain teams upon request.
5. Liaise with provincial offices on donor visibility - support the development and approval process of visibility material for use in the field.
6.Upgrade the design of briefs and advocacy notes in the already existing 'Briefing package' shared by the Country Director with partners and donors on a regular basis.
7. Through graphic design and the use of high-quality visuals help to build the narrative of WFP as a natural partner for food, nutrition, logistics support for the government of Pakistan.
8. Liaise with the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping unit (VAM) on developing an interactive, visual map of WFP's operations.
9. Perform any other tasks aligned with the role and expertise as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Communications, International relations, Mass-media, Business Administration, Political Science or similar is required. Bachelor’s degree in communications, International relations, Mass-media, Business Administration, Political Science or similar is an advantage.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in graphic design with a solid portfolio of successful deliverables.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience with and knowledge of design works within the development sector is required. Previous WFP or UN work experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Expert skills in the use of; Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Publisher, Canva, Wochit

Language:

Fluency in English (level C) and Urdu is required.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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