Graphic Designers at Social Impact

Consultancies Description 

• SI seeks to prequalify consultants to provide consultancy services on need basis. The consultants may be required to travel to Somalia if and when necessary. The prequalified consultant will receive approved SOW from ELMI Somalia operations team upon USAID request.  

*Please Note: Kenyan and Somali nationals are preferred. *   

Qualifications

• Maximum of 5 years of experience  
• Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash. 
• A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Designs or related fields from a recognized institution. 
• Have adequate knowledge of graphic design, layout, and document development, with a keen eye for aesthetics and details. 
• Experience in Communications for Development work. 
• Prior experience working with USAID implementing agencies is an asset. 
• Show a clear and mature style of design, and proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management. 
• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms. 
• Have a good track record for similar work (samples of previous deliveries may be needed). 
• Be supportive to provide guidance to USAID Somalia ELMI on printing on matters such as original formats as required to enable printing. 
• Be available and have a flexible work schedule to enable prompt changes on the design work based on feedback from USAID Somalia ELMI and its stakeholders.