Job description
The Organisation
Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA) is a membership-based organisation that develops long-term solutions to restore degraded lands and improve livelihoods on a globally significant scale. We bring together some of the world’s most capable development and environmental NGOs, research, and scientific organisations to support and facilitate massive-scale environmental restoration and sustainable agriculture projects. Together we build on our shared vision of resilient landscapes and agricultural systems, a safe climate and better livelihoods for rural communities. We are currently implementing Africa’s largest ever community-led land restoration project: Restore Africa.
The Position
The Communication Officer – Graphic Design role will be responsible for maintaining and further developing the branding and visual identity of the Global EverGreening Alliance and its associated campaigns and programmes.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Create bold and impactful designs for brand awareness, social media campaigns, events and websites.
- Support the maintenance of internal branding assets.
- Identify, plan and create a variety of content within a dynamic team environment.
- Support the development of branding and guidelines for programmes.
- Assist with the organisation’s brand evolution, recognition and guideline progression as the organisation grows.
- Contribute to advertising campaigns and other promotional collateral.
Key Selection Criteria
- A solid understanding of graphic design and at least 7 years’ experience in the field.
- The ability to think outside the box and create unique visuals.
- The ability to work productively with a diverse range of people.
- Demonstrated experience in content creation and the use of applications such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
- A great work ethic, a ‘can do’ attitude and an eye for detail.
- Ability to work proactively, demonstrate initiative and generate ideas.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence in liaising with internal and external colleagues, including stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Well-developed time management skills and an ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good problem-solving skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Other relevant skills, knowledge and experience
- A deep love of the colours blue and green!
- Social media and marketing experience.
- A qualification in Marketing, Graphic Design or a relevant area of training would be considered as beneficial.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. Please click Apply Now and provide your resume and a cover letter clearly addressing the Key Selection Criteria in your application. Only candidates who address the selection criteria will be considered for shortlisting.
Applications will be reviewed as they come in, please submit your application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Graphic Designer enquiry via EthicalJobs. Kindly note that applications sent through email will not be reviewed.
The Global EverGreening Alliance has zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying. All staff, including volunteers, are required to sign an acknowledgement and adhere strictly to the organisation’s child protection, safeguarding and other policies. In addition, the successful applicant will need to provide a recent Australian Police Record Check and a current Working with Children Check card.