The International Rescue Committee, a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization, is hiring a Design Manager in Abuja (FCT).

Requisition ID: req11413

Job Description

• The Design Manager will support the Education department by designing, developing, and overseeing compelling public-facing materials that a) communicate the results of and recommendations from programs and research to influence policy and practice and b) raise the profile of the Education team's work.
• This person will also support the design of products used by our programs.

Major Responsibilities

• Design and create quality digital and print content that includes pitch decks, presentations, infographics, illustrations, briefs, reports, and other materials for events and meetings
• Review existing assets, including photographs and templates, and curate high-quality resources for repurposing
• Collaborate with Education and communications colleagues to scope design needs, propose recommendations for materials and execute these recommendations

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to Senior Policy Advisor, Education
• Position directly supervises: N/A
• Indirect Reporting: N/A

Other Internal and External Contacts:

• Education Content Officer
• Education Product Officer

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Visual / Graphic Design (or equivalent); Masters preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of graphic design work experience OR recent graduate of an advanced design program
• Experience in the humanitarian or development sector a plus

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated proficiency in design tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.
• Experience working with designers from different backgrounds.
• Keen interest in humanitarian contexts
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English required

Working Environment:

• This role may require working remotely full time. Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace to complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours effectively.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.