Scope of Assignment:
Working under the overall guidance of Manager Communication, the graphic designer shall conceptualize and design top notch digital work to provide an original illustration for the required material.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and development of artworks, creative graphics images/ illustrations, presentations, photos, banners, brochures, charts, etc.
- Developing statistical information products as graphic fact sheets
- Any other tasks assigned by the HoD
- Crafting original digital design, this will also include infographics
Competencies:
• Professionalism: Strong Conceptual skills combined with a proven ability to design normative and operational documents addressing a variety of audiences. Ability to work with specialists from various fields leading a constructive process to achieve goals; Global Shelter Cluster ShelterCluster.org Coordinating Humanitarian Shelter
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having twoâway communication; tailor’s language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree in Graphic Design or Arts
- Experience in designing for development organizations
- Expert command over Adobe Creative Cloud Applications (specifically, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
- Ability to plan for and produce quality results in meeting deadlines
- Good communication skills