Graphic Design & Communications Officer at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

• The role will support graphics and layout designs for reports, manuscripts, dashboards, briefs, presentations, dissemination materials, ensuring consistency with Jhpiego branding requirements and donor communication standards.

Responsibilities
Reporting & Knowledge Products

• Design and format EOPD and Impact Evaluation reports, technical briefs, executive summaries, and annexes.
• Support layout and visual presentation of manuscripts, policy briefs, and learning products.
• Develop tables, charts, infographics, and visual summaries that accurately reflect evaluation findings.
• Enhance clarity, coherence, and readability of complex technical content without altering analytical meaning.

Dissemination & Presentation Materials

• Design presentation decks for validation workshops, dissemination events, and stakeholder briefings.
• Develop factsheets, one-pagers, and visual summaries tailored to different audiences (technical, policy, donor).
• Support packaging of evaluation findings for digital and print dissemination.

Branding, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all design products comply with Jhpiego branding guidelines and donor visibility requirements.
• Maintain consistency in fonts, color schemes, icons, and visual identity across all evaluation products.
• Review drafts for visual accuracy and alignment with approved content.

Coordination & Production Support

• Work closely with the Program Manager to manage design timelines and revisions.
• Incorporate feedback from technical teams and stakeholders efficiently.
• Prepare final files for printing or digital dissemination, liaising with printers or service providers as required.
• Maintain organized archives of design files and final products.
• Support visual communication needs related to the Impact Evaluation, EOP documentation, and other Jhpiego Quality Improvement (QI) and Global Health Security (GHS) deliverables, as assigned.
• Contribute to strengthening Jhpiego’s institutional knowledge products through high-quality design and visualization.

Other Duties

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the Impact Evaluation, EOP documentation and other Jhpiego QI and GHS deliverable.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience providing graphic design support to development, research, or evaluation projects.
• Experience working with international development organizations or donor-funded programs.
• Demonstrated experience designing reports, infographics, and technical publications
• Experience supporting research, evaluation, or knowledge products is a strong advantage.

Required Technical Skills & Software Proficiency

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced formatting and design)
• Microsoft Word (layout and formatting support)
• Ability to work with charts, tables, and data visualizations provided by analysts
• Familiarity with print production and digital publishing formats

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong visual communication and storytelling skills.
• High attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear visuals.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and responsiveness to feedback.
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality of evaluation data.

Performance Expectations

• Timely delivery of high-quality, donor-ready design products.
• Consistent application of branding and visual standards.
• Responsiveness to review comments and revision cycles.
• Contribution to professional presentation and effective dissemination of evaluation findings.