Digital Design Officer at The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA)

The position is for a four-month period, subject to renewal based on performance and funding availability. The post holder would be expected to work 40 hours a week. The position has a competitive salary as obtainable in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributing to all elements of corporate and programme design work while upholding corporate and national brand guidelines.
• Creating content for Yiaga Africa’s websites, publications, and social media channels; reviewing and updating these platforms on a regular basis.
• Ensure digital designs are optimized for a range of devices, including desktops, smartphones, and tablets 
• Monitoring the Yiaga Africa social media accounts and working with the Communications Manager in pre-planning content for these channels.
• Using specialist knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and Google Analytics continuously improves the organization’s digital presence
• Assisting with providing digital coverage at Yiaga Africa events including promotion on social media, and developing video and written records of key events.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the external operating environment and respond to advancements in technology and working practices
• Any other responsibilities as assigned 

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the values and ethical standards of Yiaga Africa.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Yiaga Africa.
• Displays gender, regional, religion/belief, race, nationality, culture, age sensitivity, and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on the learning plan, and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to perform various standard tasks related to the provision of digital design services.
• Good knowledge of Yiaga Africa’s design rules and regulations.
• Good IT skills.

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Focuses on results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Remains calm, in control, and good-humored even under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field 
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience is required..
• Proven graphic design experience 
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics 
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Coreldraw) 
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines 

Language Requirements: 

Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in French and/or any other language will be a plus.