GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Applications should include a detailed updated CV with at least two References, Digital Portfolio of Previous Designs, and technical offer. Please send your CV, in English, writing in the subject the reference "Graphic Designer" to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. The deadline for submission is October 2, 2020. Any CV submitted without reference to the position will be disregarded.
ACTED works closely with local authorities and civil society stakeholders at the community level to implement priority humanitarian interventions such as emergency multi-purpose cash assistance, WASH projects (including disease monitoring and infrastructural and behavioral response), and Shelter interventions incorporating multiple modalities. ACTED is also implementing long-term development projects to rehabilitate infrastructure, improve agricultural production, increase livelihood opportunities and support state and non-state actors to improve service delivery and social stability through collective development planning.
ACTED responds to emergency and development needs through a community driven approach which focuses on engagement and capacity building of local civil society and local authorities, with the aim of promoting accountable governance and civic engagement. Moreover, ACTED in Lebanon seeks to support private sector actors to become the key drivers in Lebanon’s economic development with the goal of raising the living standards of Lebanese and refugee households, and improving the coping capacity of local communities.
2. PROJECT BACKGROUND
ACTED is implementing a project, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and EU Madad, in the North, Beirut, Mount Lebanon and the South designed to strengthen local institutions’ and civil society organizations’ ability to provide effective basic health and psycho-social services to marginalized and vulnerable populations in communities most affected by the Syrian crisis. Ten Social Development Centers and Civil Society Organizations are currently undergoing administrative, managerial and technical trainings. Part of these trainings are designed to support the SDCs and CSOs to manage their institutions strategically by planning, implementing, and controlling organizational directions and strategies to address the evolving challenges and opportunities more proactively for organizational growth and for better service delivery; mobilize effectively people and resources to plan and implement their services and programs; design effective systems, processes and methods for managing resources, services, and programs for improving organizational performance; ensure competent and committed workforce for enhanced human resource performance in the organization. In parallel, the social workers and frontliners of these organizations are receiving a training on basic competencies for mental health and psychosocial support with a focus on the identification, assessment and referral of five severe mental health conditions (Depression, Self-Harm/Suicide, Psychosis, Developmental Disorders and Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders) and self-care.
To this effect, ACTED is seeking a graphic designer to design two manuals, in two versions (Arabic and English), developed by the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) of the Ministry of Public Health on basic competencies for mental health and psychosocial support and on mental health psycho-social support. Each manual contains around 50 pages.
OBJECTIVE & EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
The selected graphic designer will have to:
- Develop a design template for two manuals in two languages (English and Arabic).
- Coordinate with both the ACTED project team and the National Mental Health Programme to determine the design requirements and integrate their comments in the successive drafts.
- Develop a short animated presentation to promote each manual on social media with the support of ACTED and the NMHP.
4. REQUIRED EXPERTISE
The consultant(s) or consulting firm is expected to have the following skills:
- 3+ years of experience of strong practical background in graphic design and graphic design software;
-Excellent skills in Adobe In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other graphic design software. Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects is a Plus;
- Creativity and innovation
-Time management and organizational skills
-Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes and color management;
-Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;
-Fluency in English and Arabic;
-Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines;
-Good social networking skills.
5. APPLICATION PROCESS
All candidates are required to submit:
- Up-to-date CV(s)
- Digital portfolio of previous designs (specifically prints)
- Technical offer
6. SELECTION PROCESS
The shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview either remotely or at ACTED office in Beirut and will be requested to submit a quotation. The final selection will be based on the demonstrated skills evaluated from the interview, CV, and portfolio (60%) and the submitted cost of the consultancy (40%).
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
- Lebanon