Job offer: Graphic Designer at Partners In Health

Position Title: Graphic Designer Reporting to: Communications ManagerLocation:  Maseru  SummaryResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Storytelling and External Communications

• Protect PIH’s brand and follow our visual guidelines to ensure consistency, brand alignment, and brand strengthening of our visual communications in all physical and digital materials across the organization
• Develop design materials that inspire and engage audiences, from high impactful donors to future supporters
• Stay up-to-date on accessibility standards and best practices, work to ensure copy and visuals are legible and accessible to various audiences
• Collaborate and brainstorm creative and innovative solutions with the coordination and global creative teams
• Design and prepare materials to support digital platforms, including our social media channels and the new PIH-L website
• Closely collaborate with clinical teams to create patient-centered IEC materials that support health awareness campaigns.
• Create easy-to-digest infographics, icons, graphs, charts, original illustrations, etc. to support designs
• Raise brand awareness by creating visibility and swag materials, including banners, posters, t-shirts, etc.
• Work closely with the procurement team and vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables for print pieces 

Internal Communications

• Support the production of internal communication materials such as newsletters
• Maintain and improve systems for designers’ production workflow in OneDrive, Adobe Creative Suite and libraries, Canto, Asana, SharePoint
• Design fundraising and resource mobilization communication materials such as the annual report and brochures
• Support the creation of PowerPoint presentations, one-pagers and brochures for external audiences including donors, partners and the Ministry of Health

Qualifications, Skills & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Communications, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional design experience in a similar role.
• A portfolio is required, must demonstrate a strong understanding of layout and typography. Applications without attached portfolio samples will not be considered further.
• Proven design skills in both print and digital media, with the ability to strategize and visualize complex ideas in an engaging way.
• The ability to give and receive constructive feedback as a part of the design process
• A high-level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Proficiency with Canva and Microsoft programs, including Word and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of website content management systems
• Knowledge of social media and how to engage audiences on digital platforms
• Understanding of and ability to clearly communicate topics related to global health and social justice
• Illustration and infographics experience is a plus

Essential Competencies and Attributes

• Good organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work and deliver good results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Humility and flexibility. Capacity to enter each conversation as a learner and a teacher.
• Commitment to health as a human right and social justice.
• Strong understanding of ethical content gathering and safeguarding standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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