Graphic Design and Communication Consultant at International Potato Center

Objective

• Through the International Potato Centre (CIP) the consultancy will support the Project Coordinating Unit in the drafting, reviewing, editing and translating of ONE CGIAR Project Management Communication Materials. The Consultant will report to the Global Head, Project Coordination Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant will include:

• Designing communications materials such as presentations, factsheets, data visualization, and infographics
• Re-designing and improving the Project Coordination Unit ONE CGIAR InfoPoint Webpage and Performance and Results (P&R) Hub (Planning Webpage.
• Support PCU staff with graphic design/web design/communications
• Ensure visual consistency across all Project Communication Materials in line with the CGIAR Editorial Policy
• Transforming text-based Project Management communications materials into visual graphic design materials such as infographics, animations, illustrations and others.
• Liaise with CGIAR Communication and Outreach unit regarding any visual design work to ensure compliance with CGIAR Editorial Policy.
• Edit Project Management documents and Communication materials to ensure that messages are conveyed accurately.

Expected Results and Deliverables

The following key results and deliverables are expected:

• The content of the Project Coordination Unit CGIAR InfoPoint page and Planning page of the Performance and Results (P&R) Hub updated.
• Existing Project Management ONE CGIAR documents updated including development of infographic and visuals where appropriate.
• New Project Management ONE CGIAR documents and reference materials edited and formatted including development of infographics and visuals where appropriate.
• Regular Internal communication messages to ONE CGIAR edited to ensure messages are conveyed accurately.

Conditions and Remuneration:

• This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permits residents only.
• It is estimated that the above tasks would require up to 10 working days per month and will primarily be home based.
• Payments will be made in installments against invoice indicating the number of days worked and delivers achieved and approved by supervisor.
• Payments will be made on a minimum monthly basis.

Requirements
 Academic Qualifications:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Web Design or Communications related areas is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustration skills is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in the field, professional experience in Graphic Design, Web design and Communications is required.
• Previous work with International Organizations and experience in Development Communication is desirable.
• A minimum of 4 sample work for services previously performed within the last three (3) years in Graphic Design and Editorial/Communication support must be provided. The sample work should include client name and contact details, description of service, location and duration.