Consultant - Graphic Design Expert

Job Description

Background of the project

Among IRC missions is the supporting people survive in the face of racist violence and fascist oppression and we are committed to racial and social justice. These values are core to the IRC mission of helping people whose lives and livelihoods are upended by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Inequalities of power exist not just in international humanitarian organizations but in our own organization and reflect some profound historic injustices. We can do better—in some aspects, much better—in ensuring through our systems and processes for hiring and promotion that our organization at all levels reflects the diversity of the places we work and the people we serve.

We are committed to anti-racism and fighting discrimination, understanding the systemic underpinnings, and recognizing that different parts of the world experience these issues in different ways. Tackling discrimination within the humanitarian sector is not optional.

We have prioritized investing in our work in diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI); set goals to increase leadership diversity; and committed to the creation of a new and permanent Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Unit and Action Plan. This work reiterates and expands on the commitments to diversity, equality and inclusion outlined in our new strategy (Strategy 100).

The IRC's GEDI vision

At the IRC, our diverse clients, partners and staff have the power, voice and agency to shape programs and operations. Within the IRC, we actively work to end all forms of systemic discrimination and foster an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, heard, valued and supported. Our programs seek to reduce disparities in outcomes which are driven by systemic inequality.

Scope of Work:

Mission goals:

- Working collaboratively with the Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) team to provide clear, and inclusive graphic design service. - Using typography, color, and layout visually attractive, creative, and accessible for the learning sessions and tools designed for IRC staff and clients. - Providing an artistic perspective to optimize the process of sharing knowledge among IRC staff members and creating common understanding to enhance inclusion and set up a GEDI transformative approach

Main functions:

- Create visuals for internal communication\ training materials related to gender equality diversity & inclusion - Bilingual\ multilingual graphics developed including infographics, power point presentations, reports brochures, fact sheets, data sets, interactive media and all the GEDI training tools. - Bring an intersectional and universal design to IRC GEDI learning series and tools.

Requested tasks:

- Transform text-based communications materials into visual graphic design materials such as presentations, infographic, brochures, backdrop etc. - Develop designs for communication materials - Provide recommendations on the best and most relevant inclusive visual design style and materials suitable for diverse audience.

Deliverables:

The consultant should be able to provide the deliverables below according to the timeline fixed upon signing the contract:

- Discrimination matrix - Intersectionality wheel - GEDI markers - GEDI Continuum - Guides, tools, and communication visuals around the tools above.

NB: 10 pages maximum for every tool

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree in graphic design or any other related qualifications\ relevant experience including art and design.

Experience:

- At least four years’ experience in graphic design production. - Experience in producing a wide range of products, from reports and advocacy products to infographics, data visualization products. - Experience in designing tools based on inclusive and universal design. - Working experience or collaboration with NGOs in development or humanitarian sector desirable.

Knowledges:

- Knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics/factographs (for print and digital), data visualization, animation/video graphics, inclusive and interactive presentations. - Ability to conceptualize unique ideas for the training and communication tools - Have affinity with or interest in gender equality, inclusion and diversity. - Providing flexible and multiple ways to present information and offering options for perception to premise that learners access information differently. - Visual design sense that is clean, simple, and sharp, with openness to edit\adapt as needed. - Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software (sound knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or equivalent software); - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment. - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision. - Proven experience synthesizing complex information and presenting it in a user-friendly and visually appealing format is required.

Language:

- Excellent written and spoken English. French is a plus. - Other languages are an asset

Other skills:

- Excellent inter-personal communication skills. - Organizational and coordination skills. - Ability to work independently.

Interested applicants are requested to provide Financial and technical offer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.