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

Job Summary

• At Yiaga Africa Initiative, we seek an exceptional candidate to support our Information Technology(IT) Departmentas a Digital Design Officer.
• Yiaga Africa is committed to achieving a diverse, vibrant, innovative, and engaged workforce working to achieve the organisation’s vision of a people-driven, developed, and democratic Africa.
• Yiaga Africa promotes diversity in terms of gender, nationality, religion/belief, culture, and other forms of diversity.
• For this role, young women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• Yiaga Africa does not tolerate sexual exploitation, harassment of any kind, abuse, or any form of discrimination.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background. Successful candidates will undergo training to be fully immersed in the organisation's culture.

Background

• We are seeking a natural, creative thinker who communicates ideas that inspire, enjoys developing new and exciting content ideas for digital, design, and online campaigns.
• You will be part of the Yiaga Africa IT team and will contribute to designing work, creative ideas, and concepts.
• He/She will join the website design, content curation, creative digital features using new technologies, as well as engaging content in the form of visual concepts, words, image content, and any relevant creativity mix to ensure Yiaga Africa’s messages successfully reach its intended audience. and raise the profile and impact of the organisation.
• If you have the required skills and experience to excel as a Digital Design Officer in our organisation, do apply now!
• The position is for six (6) months, 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 corporate and programme design work elements while upholding corporate and national brand guidelines.
• Support thematic digital campaigns around elections, reforms, civic education, and policy advocacy.
• Creating content for Yiaga Africa’s websites, publications, and social media channels; reviewing and updating these platforms regularly while identifying and developing compelling stories, impact narratives, and civic education opportunities.
• Translate research reports, policy documents, and programme outputs into accessible digital content formats.
• Support the design of interactive digital formats (polls, quizzes, live Q&As, civic explainers).
• Ensure digital designs are optimised for a range of devices, including desktops, smartphones, and tablets
• Monitoring the Yiaga Africa social media accounts and working with the Communications Manager to pre-plan content for these channels.
• Using specialist knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and Google Analytics continuously improves the organisation'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.
• Support rapid-response content during elections, policy developments, or crisis moments.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the external operating environment and respond to advancements in technology and working practices
• Maintain and manage a structured digital content calendar aligned with programme activities and commemorations.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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-humoured even under pressure.