Job Title: Graphics Arts Designer (Fresh Graduate Jobs)
Organization: Chemonics International Inc.
Project Name: Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Chemonics
International Inc. is certified consulting company that has partnered with
local and international organizations to promote social and economic change
around the world for overe 40 years.
International Inc. is certified consulting company that has partnered with
local and international organizations to promote social and economic change
around the world for overe 40 years.
About Feed the Future Program:
Feed
the Future, the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative,
is establishing a foundation for lasting progress against global hunger. The
Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture is a 5 year Activity
which will support Ugandan partners, with youth in the lead, to identify and
drive forward sustainable, inclusive, and cost-effective approaches that put
youth, especially female youth, squarely in the agriculture sector as leaders,
farmers, entrepreneurs, and employees. The purpose of this flagship activity is
to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 Ugandan female and
male youth ages 10 to 35 in agriculture-related fields, in order to increase
their incomes and build their entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce
readiness skills.
the Future, the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative,
is establishing a foundation for lasting progress against global hunger. The
Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture is a 5 year Activity
which will support Ugandan partners, with youth in the lead, to identify and
drive forward sustainable, inclusive, and cost-effective approaches that put
youth, especially female youth, squarely in the agriculture sector as leaders,
farmers, entrepreneurs, and employees. The purpose of this flagship activity is
to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 Ugandan female and
male youth ages 10 to 35 in agriculture-related fields, in order to increase
their incomes and build their entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce
readiness skills.
Job Summary: The Graphics Art Designer will be in charge of providing
effective support to the YLA Activity by designing and producing graphic art
materials for all project communication needs.
effective support to the YLA Activity by designing and producing graphic art
materials for all project communication needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Familiarize oneself in USAID and Feed the
Future branding guidelines - Work closely with technical teams to learn
about their needs which require graphic arts expertise - The incumbent will also estimate the time
required to complete specific assignments as they arise - Develop design briefs and products that suit
and meet USAID and Feed the Future branding guidelines; - Think creatively to produce new ideas and
concepts and developing interactive designs - Apply innovation to redefine a design brief
within the constraints of cost and time - The jobholder will present finalized ideas
and concepts to technical teams - Work with a range of media, including
computer- aided design (cad) and keeping up to date with emerging
technologies - Proof read to produce accurate and
high-quality work - Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough
sketches and working on layouts ready for print - Obtain approval of concept by submitting
rough layout for approval - Prepare finished copy and art by operating
typesetting, printing, and similar equipment - In charge of preparing final layout by
marking and pasting up finished copy and art - Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions;
troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs; maintain equipment
inventories; evaluate new equipment. - Provide support in drafting graphic art
concepts to be included in quarterly reports, annual reports, work plans, M&E
reports, activity brochures, activity bulletins, etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the USAID YLA Activity
Graphics Art Designer job placement
should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree though it is not
mandatory - Students who are still studying or have
recently completed studies in design related fields are highly encouraged
to apply - Skills in Graphic Design, Layout Skills,
Desktop Publishing Tools (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and
Photoshop etc.) required. - Previous work experience is not required
- Excellent working capabilities with MS Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills, honesty, and
commitment to excellence - Excellent organizational and work
prioritization skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines - Ability to work both independently and as
part of a team - Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and
integrity and very high creativity - Age:
Between 17- 35 years
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
electronically with a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to:
[email protected]
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
electronically with a cover letter, CV, and three professional references to:
[email protected]
Deadline: 15th May, 2016
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