Youssra A.

About Youssra A.

As a Visual Design Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP), I use my graphic design expertise and creativity to produce publications that showcase the activities and advocacy efforts of the organization. I have over ten years of experience in designing print and digital materials for the humanitarian and advertising industries, working with various units and offices across the organization.My mission is to communicate and amplify the importance of WFP\'s work in driving transformational change at global, regional, and national levels, using a wide range of media, such as photography, motion animation, and infographics. I am passionate about creating and delivering visual solutions that are engaging, effective, and impactful.

Experience

1. Digital Communication Officer

   UNICEF

   Feb 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Working across the Digital Strategy Section (DSS), Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) and collaborating with the Division of Information and Communication Technology (ITCD), and Regional and Country offices to create relevant, accurate, compelling, and branded editorial designs and layouts, and utilize the CMS to the best of its capabilities, to support our global communication objectives.Summary of key functions/accountabilities:• Collaborating with content editors to create compelling layouts, and all supporting editorial graphic designs (infographics, interactive maps, branded content, etc).• Input into the Platform Roadmap to guide, and prioritize, new platform features, enhancements, and design changes.• Supporting Drupal users in the best use of the platform components, templates, and all best practices.

Education

• The German University in Cairo

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Design - Applied Sciences and Arts

  2006 — 2011