We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we encourage applications from qualified women. This position is remunerated on Local Terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of one (1) year.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the principal graphic designer for all ICRAF related products.
Lead the development and implementation and monitor compliance of the new ICRAF brand/design across all institutional products.
Ideate and guide the creative application and day-to-day management of the ICRAF brand in all institutional and programme/project communications products and campaigns across all platforms and regions.
Maintain cross-product vertical applications for all products and campaigns ensuring consistent messaging, imagery and quality standards.
Identify, source and produce multimedia products suitable for all platforms in support of ICRAF programmes/projects and the institution.
Adapt core brand/design to meet the unique needs of regional/country specific products and applications as appropriate.
Work in tandem with Website and Social Media staff to ensure timely release of all communications/marketing materials.
Develop the brand component for campaigns in support of the launch/marketing of new programmes/projects and ICRAF presence at industry events.
In cooperation with appropriate Unit and ICRAF staff, plan and coordinate across the unit all production schedules and work flow; manage design staff and consultants.
Proactively work with thematic and regional/country team leaders on the brand application for targeted programmes/projects
Ideate and lead periodic seminars/workshops with appropriate ICRAF staff on design tools and technics to empower the regional/country offices
Provide support to the Head of Communications for the strategic and creative application of the ICRAF brand and implementation of project/programme and institutional communications efforts.
Skill set
Self-motivated, team-oriented ethics with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Strong strategic and creative graphic design brand skills
Multimedia experience, particularly in video, photography and social media
Sensitivity/awareness of the unique cultural expectations/needs of the regions and countries where ICRAF works
Strong English language written and spoken communication skills
Ability to plan work, sets priorities and meets deadlines and budgets
Creative problem-solver experienced with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Ability to review work from team and prepare results-based reports
Ability to creatively use available resources and infrastructure
Ability to maintain strong networks within and without the institution
Ability to produce a wide-variety of high quality creative materials in all media.
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