Graphic Design & Social Media Content

Contract

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This Online Volunteer assignment is intended to support the work of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs Secretariat with tasks focused on social media, graphic design, and application of the GFCR’s visual identity throughout communications products and activities to spread awareness of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs Secretariat's work and activities.

GFCR's UN Global Team is seeking 5 Online Volunteer/s who under the guidance of the Communications Lead and in close collaboration with the wider team will support us by producing 25 of graphic designs - collectively- (via our professional Canva account) and related text focused on coral reefs value/crisis, GFCR programming, the GFCR coalition and event engagement.

In particular, each Online Volunteer is asked to:

• Collect and review information on document/material background such as target audience, design style, branding guidelines etc.;
• Create draft design 5 social media posts (creative asset and related post text) based on requirements and discuss with focal point/communications team;
• Develop the design according to agreed requirements and needs.;
• Draft social media draft text for Twitter and LinkedIn for each creative design; and
• Draft one email update notifying partners of the creative assets following upload to the GFCR communications toolkit.

Proficiency in using Canva design software; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Effective communication skills with staff at all levels and external partners; Initiative taking; Strong organization skills; Great attention to detail and proven experience in proof reading; Ability to work well in a team and remote/virtual setting; Client oriented; Demonstration of cultural sensitivity and appreciation for different cultures and practices.