Under the overall supervision of the Head of PSU and the direct supervision of the Media and Communications Officer, the Senior Graphic Design Assistant will lead the design and production of a diverse range of print and digital materials that communicate the complex and impactful work of IOM Somalia to global audiences. This role demands a creative and strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with various program teams and external partners, ensuring all materials align with IOM’s brand guidelines and communication objectives.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of visually
compelling print and digital materials, such as reports, brochures,
infographics, banners, presentations, and web graphics, ensuring they meet
the highest standards of design and effectiveness.
- Work closely with program teams
to grasp their communication needs, translating them into visual solutions
that articulate complex messages in an accessible and impactful manner for
diverse audiences.
- Ensure that all design outputs
adhere to the IOM’s brand guidelines and contribute to coherently
representing the IOM’s identity across all communications.
- Stay abreast of global design
trends and incorporate innovative design approaches and technologies that
enhance IOM Somalia’s communication efforts.
- Support the creation,
improvement, and editing of visual elements like artwork, photographs, and
charts, enhancing the quality of IOM Somalia’s digital and print outputs.
- Update IOM Somalia’s Visibility
and Communication folders so all created products are accessible to
relevant colleagues.
- Manage relationships with
external design agencies and freelancers when necessary.
- Engage with IOM’s global network
of graphic designers, participating in knowledge exchange and
collaborative learning to enhance creative skills and approaches across
the organization.
- Perform such other duties as may
be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic
Design or other related disciplines; with minimum four of years of related
professional experience; or
- High School Degree in above field
with minimum six years of related professional experience or an equivalent
combination of education and training
Experience
- Minimum four years of
professional experience in graphic design;
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
Applications (Aftereffects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & XD),
Lightroom, and familiar with web design tools and principles.
- Experience in photography and
videography, both shooting and editing, is an advantage.
- Experience working with
international agencies like the UN is an advantage.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and
ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied
cultures and professional backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to manage
projects from concept to completion, working effectively under pressure
and tight deadlines.
- Excellent graphic design skills.
- Creative thinker and with a good
eye for design.
- High level of professionalism and
ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines in a complex
and fast changing environment.
- Demonstrated gender awareness and
gender sensitivity.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Swahili
(oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of Somali dialect,
Arabic, Amharic or Oromo is desirable.
Required
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following
values and competencies:
Values
– all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for
diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency:
maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with
organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates
ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and
exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness
to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for
others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core
Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2
- Teamwork: develops and promotes
effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals
and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and
delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is
action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge:
continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership
for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for
own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and
contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in
an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Leadership: provides a clear
sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry
out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their
potential.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter
via email with the subject VN/IOMSO/003/2024-
Senior Graphic Design Assistant- IOM Somalia in Nairobi Support Office with
three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int before
the closing date.