Communications Assistant (Graphic Design) at Paradigm Initiative

Paradigm Initiative is a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights in order to improve livelihoods for under-served youth. Our programs include digital inclusion programs – such as the Life Skills. ICT. Financial Readiness. Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training program and Tertiary program – and a digital rights program, Magoyi. Across our offices in Nigeria (Aba, Abuja, Ajegunle, Kano, Yaba), Cameroon (Yaoundé), Kenya (Nairobi), and beyond, we work to connect under-served youth with improved livelihoods through our digital inclusion and digital rights programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communications Assistant (Graphic Design)

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Communications Officer

Job Summary

Creating exceptional digital and graphic design work for a variety of projects and activities such as infographics, website banners and displays, posters, newsletters, maps, charts, posters, corporate souvenirs, banner, signs and digital reports; and providing support to the Communications Officer on tasks including web and social media management.

Roles and Responsibilities

Work on in-house creative briefs to support project teams
Deliver creative design solutions across multiple platforms from conception to completion
Design content for websites, newsletters, and media packs etc.
Provide digital media support Social Media
Maintain the organization’s website appearance by developing and enforcing contents’ display standards
Suggest the best visual standards for the overall brand image of the organization
Participate in project meetings and positive discussions relating to appropriate graphics methods/techniques to meet project requirements
Coordinate relationship with vendors; preparing specifications and obtaining estimates for final approval;

Qualifications and Competencies

Proven graphic design skills and experience
Adept at using industry-leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc.)
Proven data visualization skills
Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
Ability to interact with other team members, communicate and present ideas
Video and audio editing skills would be a crucial asset
Experience with WordPress
Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines

Key Results Areas:

Timely completion of creative design solutions across multiple platforms from conception to completion.
Ensure high quality of design, photography, pre-press and printing output at all times.
Effective capacity building for beneficiaries on PI Programs/Projects

Benefits

Working within a highly motivated, talented and diverse team
Competitive pay package
Career growth opportunities including paid annual training
Health insurance
Contributory pension
Excellent work-life balance with paid annual, casual and sick leave totalling 25 working days per annum.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2019.

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