Graphic Designer, Program Support at Management Systems International

Project Summary:

MSI, through the Kenya Support Project (KSP), supports the USAID Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) mission to create a variety of Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) activities.

The purpose of the contract is to support the Mission to obtain anecdotal and qualitative evidence of the effects of its projects on the lives of individual beneficiaries. In addition, the qualitative evidence collected must be substantiated with quantitative data and packaged to reach the intended target audiences. Communication activities are focused on strategic Intermediate Results and Development Objective level results for Kenya, East Africa and Somalia and the content provided will be used across a range of media and to communicate to a range of audiences.

Position Summary:

The Graphic Designer will augment the presentation of information to be both accessible and memorable, creating graphics for published, printed and/or electronic media reports The Graphic Designer will assemble images and typography suggestions and make changes in consultation with the technical offices and other clearance authorities as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage his/her work plan for each deliverable;
• Work with the communications specialist to determine most appropriate layout for each product;
• Send content to MSI Communications Professional who will follow up on approvals; and
• Make changes/revisions based on feedback from MSI and USAID.
• Provide proofs to ensure product quality prior to printing and or publication.

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or knowledge designing formal calendars, annual mission reports for both Kenya and East Africa, e-newsletters, brochures, event banners and cards and other related items as needed.
• Familiarity working with USAID preferred but not required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.