Infographics Officer at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Position Reports to: Project Lead MCGL
Career Category: Information and Communications Technology

Position Overview

• The Infographics officer will provide high level procedural expertise and guidance to Jhpiego Nigeria - MOMENTUM COUNTRY AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP (MCGL) programs graphical works, manage graphical content and ensure excellent displays in line with USAID branding protocols.
• Key areas for graphical support include reproductive health, family planning, maternal, newborn & child health, Intimate Partner Violence and Child Early Forced Marriage and other Gender Based Violence Issues.

Responsibilities

• Increase visibility and outreach for Jhpiego programs - MCGL projects through design works.
• Develop and implement strategy for better internal communications of programs and MCGL programs as well a Jhpiego programs
• Share graphics and informatics communication tools and capacity building to MCGL team
• Designing of office tools e.g. forms, templates, documents, reports, finance & administration forms
• Design and material development of events branding e.g. banners, posters, brochures, car stickers, fliers, donor reports, presentations and newsletters
• Layout and formatting of operational guidelines and training packages
• Designing of certificate template, program reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Graphic design and layout finalization of edited material and preparation for final print; liaising with printers and other service providers
• Branding of promotional items
• Design of website as per requirements
• Development of OPs, job aids and manuals for Jhpiego's programs.
• Working with the printers, programmers, developers and other technicians to complete the final product

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Sciences or Social Science
• Minimum of 6 years experience with an international development organization
• Strong knowledge and experience in design software such as illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dream weaver, Corel draw and Acrobat painting

Functional / Technical Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines
• Initiative and ability to identify needs, especially in a busy environment
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with pleasant and outgoing personality,
• Artistic ability and creativity are a must in addition to excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, consistency and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment

Competencies:

• Computer skills - working knowledge of design software applications and word processing
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and high degree of accuracy;
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization
• Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.