IOM – Project Associate -Graphic Designer

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Media and Communications Officer, and the direct supervision of the Senior Communications Associate, the Project Associate Graphic Designer will be responsible for the following key duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Develop creative concepts, visual assets, and layouts for IOM Iraq’s campaigns and projects, ensuring alignment with IOM’s global branding guidelines.
2. Contribute to the development of communication materials, press briefing notes and social media
3. updates, showcasing IOM’s work in line with donor visibility requirements and IOM guidelines.
4. Design a variety of materials, including but not limited to reports, infographics, social media visuals, posters, brochures, banners, event branding, and presentations.
5. Design graphics tailored for social media platforms, including static posts, animated graphics, and story content, optimized for engagement and visibility.
6. Create custom illustrations and infographics to visually represent complex data, stories, and project outcomes for both internal and external audiences.
7. Provide support with visual elements for video projects, including title screens, lower thirds, animations, and graphics as needed.
8. Ensure that all designs adhere to IOM’s ethical communication standards, safeguarding principles, and do-no-harm approach.
9. Manage multiple design projects and deliver high-quality materials within agreed-upon deadlines.
10. Incorporate feedback from the MCU team, project leads, and stakeholders into the design process to ensure satisfaction and alignment with communication goals.
11. Maintain organized files of all design materials and provide editable files and final versions to the MCU team for future use and reference.
12. Perform any other design duties as may be assigned by the Media and Communications Officer.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, fine arts, graphic design, journalism or a related field from an accredited academic university or institution., or
• Completed high school degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 2 years of related experience in graphic design.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustration, InDesign, Photoshop required.
• Proven experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both print and digital design.
• Experience in designing materials for international organizations, NGOs, or humanitarian projects is preferred.
• Experience in animation tools is an advantage
• Relevant work experience in the U.N system is a distinctive advantage.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, including color theory, typography, and layout design.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, is required.
• Working knowledge in Arabic and Kurdish is an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

 https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250218095348/8xjcYhZMmtyiHroV43zRBgFp2