Graphics Designer & Communications Officer

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

ROLE PURPOSE

Plan International is looking for a talented communications and graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across PIT, the communications and graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of branding and marketing principles, demonstrating the ability to identify and implement the most suitable style and layout for a diverse range of projects. This individual should be adept at understanding projects needs and translating those into visually compelling designs. Additionally, strong photography skills are essential, as she/he will be responsible for capturing high-quality images that enhance and support the overall communications strategy. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to various themes and concepts while maintaining brand consistency across all materials.

DIMENSION OF THE ROLE

• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet the organizational goals
• Obtain input from the supervisor to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, and express ideas accurately.
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with the communications team to meet deadlines,
• Schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous requests
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and campaign materials
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
• Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system
• Use trend intelligence and knowledge when designing and executing specific classifications
• Capture high-quality images during events and campaigns that depict organizational values

Location: Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Influencing, Communications & Advocacy Manager

Closing Date: 5th January 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.