GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our work address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization, and well-being. We engage with policy-makers in the region to disseminate our research findings to influence policy decisions and improve the quality of life in Africa.

APHRC seeks to contract a graphic designer for the APHRC 2019 digital annual report. The consultant will work alongside an in-house web development team to illustrate still and motion elements of the report from the content provided, as well as design a summarized version of the report for print.

The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Visibility Unit, within the Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) division.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Avid, Final cut or any other graphic design software and print
• Creative, innovative thinker with excellent out of the box design skills
• Initiative and sound judgment and ability to understand and process feedback to improve assignments
• Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver quality work within set tight timelines

Duties and Responsibilities

To achieve the objective of the assignment, the Graphics Designer will perform the following tasks;

• Generate concepts for layout and general outlook of the digital report based on content provided
• Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and Design and layout of the report
• Design and edit artwork, photos, charts, and other graphic elements; in electronic format, adaptable for use online and in print
• Create different illustrative materials such as animation, infographics, icons, illustrations, etc.
• Executing document layout, design, and revisions
• Ensure consistency of branding and messaging across all visuals

Submit all files to APHRC on Google drive

Deliverables

• The final version of designed digital report
• A summarized version of the report for print
• A 30 sec- 1 minute teaser of the report
• Set of infographics in both raw and processed form as a summary of the achievements

Duration of assignment

The assignment will be for two months, upon agreeing on the commencement date.

How to apply

Respond with a proposed approach, timeline and budget, 3 samples of design work, references from graphics design clients and a CV to consultancies@aphrc.org  cc skigongo@aphrc.org by 13th March 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

For more information about APHRC visit www.aphrc.org

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children