Responsibilities
- Develop and package outreach materials such as conventional print publications, flyers, posters, banners, and multi-media presentations for exclusive and specific use by the USAID C4D Support Project, USAID Kenya and East Africa, and other U.S. government agencies as necessary.
- Develop derivative products such as social media infographics, GIFs, and banners.
- Assist with digital retouching and image production.
- Edit publications in the final phases of development, including Kenya and East Africa calendars, factsheets, and county brochures.
- Select appropriate layouts for products in coordination with the USAID C4D team.
- Provide proofs to ensure product quality prior to printing and/or publication.
- Ensure the communication materials produced have the desired impact on the target audience.
- Ensure materials compliance with 508 compliance requirements for visually impaired readership.
- Develop publication layouts for online-friendly format(s).
- Liaise with printing services to ensure high quality printing of abovementioned publications.
- Other graphic design support as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or a relevant field is required.
- Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in graphic design is required.
- Experience with non-governmental organizations, donors and/or agency, or mass media is preferred.
- Experience working and traveling in Kenya and understanding of Kenyan culture, geography and development issues is preferred.
- Experience in conducting trainings on social media content development is preferred.
- Knowledge of graphic fundamentals, typography, print, layouts, and web design.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and other design software is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal fluency in English is required.
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Graphic Designer, USAID Communication for Development Support
