Regional Visual Design Officer (Open to Nationals of Central and Western African Countries)

Role and Key Responsibilities 

• Creating and designing communication materials in consultation with Country Program needs.
• Managing the design and the production of all communications and marketing materials under the direction of the Deputy Regional Director and Regional Communications Officer, and in conjunction with program teams, adhering to planned production schedules and approved estimated costs.
• Creating various marketing materials such as factsheets, booklets, annual reports, flyers, event materials, posters, banners, etc., and creating visual content for platforms like Facebook, X, and the CRS website.
• Working with datasets to create visually appealing infographics and other data visualization products.
• Customizing the format and design of various documents (such as PPT presentations, strategies, technical reports, etc.) to align with CRS' branding guidelines.
• Developing archived photos into multimedia products, and reviewing and updating existing documents for design and branding consistency. 
• Upholding design quality standards and maintaining consistent branding across all materials.

Required Languages: Proficient in communication and writing in English and French  

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities    

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of design 
• Working knowledge of print, web, and social media design.
• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.
• Ability to accept and incorporate constructive criticism.
• Strong listening skills and logical thinking abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving design trends.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Accountability and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Understanding of / previous experience in the humanitarian and development sectors.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Master’s degree in journalism/communications preferred
• Knowledge of basic video editing is a strong plus 
• Advanced document design experience a plus 
• Experience in speechwriting is strongly preferred. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or other graphics-related degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design, layout, and data visualization production
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, etc.), as well as Canva

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.