Graphic
Designer (Rwanda)
Designer (Rwanda)
Industry:
Nonprofit/International Development/Agriculture
Function:
Graphic Design
Employer:
One Acre Fund/Tubura
Location: Rubengera, Rwanda
preferred; Kigali, Rwanda considered
Nonprofit/International Development/Agriculture
Function:
Graphic Design
Employer:
One Acre Fund/Tubura
Location: Rubengera, Rwanda
preferred; Kigali, Rwanda considered
Deadline:
15th August 2016
15th August 2016
Duration:
One-year Renewable Contract
One-year Renewable Contract
Who
We Are:
We Are:
One
Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm
families to achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, we
have grown to serve 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field
staff. We are Rwanda’s fastest growing professional organization. To help
manage this growth, we are looking for a “Graphic designer” to start as
soon as possible.
Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm
families to achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, we
have grown to serve 100,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field
staff. We are Rwanda’s fastest growing professional organization. To help
manage this growth, we are looking for a “Graphic designer” to start as
soon as possible.
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION:
We
are seeking a dedicated and experienced graphic designer to help support One
Acre Fund’s growing collateral need. As a designer, you will work closely with
the design manager, as well as the Rwanda and Burundi field teams. Your work
will focus on producing high-quality, field-facing materials that reach One
Acre Fund farmers. Through the collateral you design, you will help impact the
lives of smallholder farmers by encouraging program enrollment, increasing
planting and training adoption through easy-to-understand guides, and assisting
in promoting products that help improve their quality of life.
are seeking a dedicated and experienced graphic designer to help support One
Acre Fund’s growing collateral need. As a designer, you will work closely with
the design manager, as well as the Rwanda and Burundi field teams. Your work
will focus on producing high-quality, field-facing materials that reach One
Acre Fund farmers. Through the collateral you design, you will help impact the
lives of smallholder farmers by encouraging program enrollment, increasing
planting and training adoption through easy-to-understand guides, and assisting
in promoting products that help improve their quality of life.
This
position requires a strong understanding of the elements and principles of
design. A successful candidate should also be capable of self-motivating and
structured work planning, as this position will be working under remote
management the majority of the time. Previous experience with InDesign,
Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must.
position requires a strong understanding of the elements and principles of
design. A successful candidate should also be capable of self-motivating and
structured work planning, as this position will be working under remote
management the majority of the time. Previous experience with InDesign,
Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must.
PRIMARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support
the design needs of our Rwanda and Burundi field teams - Design
planting guides and training materials, as well as marketing materials for
the field operations team to distribute to One Acre Fund farmers - Work
proactively with all departments in order to produce compelling and brand
relevant collateral - Assist
design manager in supporting other departments’ design needs when
necessary (Business Development, Recruitment, Government Services, etc.) - Create
clean and organized design files - Prepare
files for print (Correct file dimensions, image resolutions, and color
specifications) - Some
travel required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma
or certificate from a recognized university (Please include scores on your
resume). - A
minimum of 1–2 years professional experience working in print design or
digital design - Strong
portfolio demonstrating creativity and a clean and polished design
aesthetic - Ability
to follow brand standards in order to produce a seamless organizational
look - Proficient
in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Basic knowledge of Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint,
and Excel - Strong
ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects, as well as adhere to
tight deadlines - Detail
oriented with strong communication and organizational skills - Ability
to work individually in addition to collaborating with a team - Familiarity
with working on a Mac platform desired - Experience
with preparing files for print a plus - Illustration
skills a plus - Language:
English required, Kinyarwanda desired
To
apply:
apply:
Please
click on this link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/41264122616951
click on this link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form/41264122616951
You
will be prompted to a form that must be completed. At the end of the form
you will have the opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your CV
and PDF portfolio (3-5 samples, no larger than 20mb) in addition to an online
portfolio.
will be prompted to a form that must be completed. At the end of the form
you will have the opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your CV
and PDF portfolio (3-5 samples, no larger than 20mb) in addition to an online
portfolio.
We
are offering a world class professional and international environment that
focuses on your career development and are looking forward to receiving your
application.
are offering a world class professional and international environment that
focuses on your career development and are looking forward to receiving your
application.
Please
Note:
One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in the
recruitment process or for being offered a position. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura fraud Hotline: 0785 443 136 (Please do not use this number for any
purpose other than reporting fraud attempts).
Note:
One Acre Fund will never ask you for money in return for advancement in the
recruitment process or for being offered a position. If you are being
approached by someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to
the Tubura fraud Hotline: 0785 443 136 (Please do not use this number for any
purpose other than reporting fraud attempts).
One
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the
law.
Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working
age will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
region, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the
law.
