Junior Graphic Designer Consultant – Daily

1. Duty Station of the Consultancy: IOM Bahrain

2. Duration of Consultancy: Daily (need-based/project-based)

3. Nature of the consultancy: Consultancy B, with a set daily fee. CIOP Graphic Designer support for overlapping projects throughout the year.……

4. Project Context and Scope: As the CIOP Hub grows the need to meet the demands of different stakeholders increases. To be able to deliver high quality end-products (IEC materials) in line with IOM’s brand guidelines and standards, in a timely manner, the hub requires extra support.

   The Graphic Designer should have significant experience in graphic design work and data visualization. The consultant will ensure that the end-products are ready for publication (web and print) and external circulation. This will involve:

• Working with the senior graphic designer to develop creative concepts and visuals for communication materials.
• Assisting in the design and layout of publications, reports, brochures, and other IEC (Information, Education and Communication) materials in line with the IOM brand guidelines.
• Creating and designing infographics, social media visuals and other digital graphics in line with the IOM brand guidelines.
• Assisting in the preparation of visual presentations and documents, including PowerPoint presentations and proposals.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing creative ideas and solutions.
• Applying knowledge of process and branding to successfully execute and complete various types of materials. All the design elements of these products should be in line with the IOM Publications Layout Manual and IOM Brand Style Guide;
• Representing the brand correctly, strictly within the parameters provided;
• Incorporating feedback from IOM team and stakeholders into the reports in order to accommodate tight due dates and timeframes;
• Producing sustainable design products (templates) for digital use as well as print, is highly recommended.

The above tasks shall be undertaken in cooperation with the CIOP team. S/he shall consult, coordinate and update the CIOP Graphic Designer on the status of the aforementioned tasks upon request.

5. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Labour Migration and Social Inclusion (multiple CIOP projects)

6. Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

Consultant will be hired on a daily fee, the deliverables are project based / needs based.

7. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

1. Customer Satisfaction: Assess the satisfaction level of customers or stakeholders impacted by the results. This can be measured through surveys, feedback channels, or ratings.
2. Quality Metrics: Evaluate the quality of the deliverables or outputs. This could involve metrics such as adherence to IOM quality standards.
3. Time and Schedule Adherence: Measure the extent to which the results were delivered within the specified timeframes or schedules. This could include metrics like on-time delivery percentage or project milestone achievements.

8.Education, Experience and/or skills required

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a related field is required with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field of graphic design or a related area is required. or
• High School diploma with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Applicants must provide a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating their skills and expertise.

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of brand and visual designing, design principles, typography, colour theory, layout and composition.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work within established brand guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of digital design and social media platforms and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to present and articulate design concepts and ideas.
• Creativity and innovation, including the ability to develop new and engaging visual solutions.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential issues or areas of improvement.

Languages:

• Professional fluency in spoken and written English is required, while Arabic is highly desirable.

9. Travel required: No

10. Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

How to apply

Qualified interested candidates should submit their CVs and professional portfolio to IOM Bahrain (recruitmentbahrain@iom.int) on or before 06 May 2024. Subject: Junior Graphic Designer Consultant – Daily

Applications received after this date will not be considered.