Graphic Design Consultant

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

In order to support effective child protection programming, DRC must ensure that its child protection policies, feedback mechanisms and tools are visually appealing and clear to all stakeholders, including children themselves. DRC is therefore seeking a Graphic Design Consultant to work with DRC protection staff to develop a package of protection products (graphically designed messages and content) for DRC and interagency child protection policies and child friendly messages.  

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

·         Produce info-graphics and creative designed products to communicate complex information into easily understood formats, targeting mainly children

·         Perform appropriate short interviews with DRC staff, beneficiaries and stakeholders to seek their feedback on the proposed plan.

·         Follow DRC requirements and brand guidelines including colors, fonts and correct use of logos

·         Ensure all information in the infographic are sourced, documented and cited properly

·         Present the draft infographics and protection to DRC for comments

·         Compile comments, adjust designs based on the received inputs and submit a final package of infographics and protection products to DRC

·         Assemble final layouts to prepare for printing, and draft instructions for printing

Responsibilities:

·         Conduct desk review of existing relevant materials in Lebanon and globally (including DRC resources) that can support the contextualization and design of protection and child-friendly products

·         Become familiar with child protection programming, policies, tools and materials of DRC, DRC partners, and in Lebanon. Meet with DRC staff to analyze existing materials and priorities/needs for relevant protection products. Develop knowledge around protection programming and humanitarian context to support development of tools.

·         Work with DRC Protection Coordinator and Communications Department to develop a package of protection products (graphically designed key child protection messages, visuals and content) for DRC and interagency child protection policies and child friendly messages. All materials should be made available in both English and Arabic.

·         Ensure that the protection products meet the needs of DRC and interagency protection actors and are creative, versatile and sufficiently contextualized to the context in Lebanon.  

·         Collect feedback from staff attendees regarding content developed and incorporate this feedback to produce a final version of the products.  

·         Report regularly to the Protection Coordinator on the progress of work and collaborate with the Communications Department and relevant field staff to ensure satisfactory completion of all tasks.  

·         Work in line and in adherence to DRC’s code of conduct

·         The developed products will be the property of DRC and cannot be shared with an external entity without a written approval from DRC Lebanon.

·         The look, feel, and style of the infographic must be in line with DRC branding guidelines, fonts, colours, logos, etc.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of expertise (e.g. graphic design, journalism, marketing, etc.). Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required

·         An understanding of the humanitarian values and a commitment to assist the most vulnerable.

·         Strong knowledge in graphic design and graphic design software, including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.

·         Strong knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics and data visualization.

·         Ability to communicate complex, abstract concepts through design.

·         Ability to conceptualize, plan and execute innovative ideas. 

·         Fluency in Arabic is essential and proficiency in English is a plus.  

Desirable

·         Good knowledge of protection, child protection and the humanitarian context is a plus

·         Experience working in the humanitarian context and with national organizations is a plus

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  

We offer

Contract length: 30 days

Level:  SOP

Duty Station: Beirut

Start date: November 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk. 

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 22nd of November 2018, interviews are expected to take place on rolling basis.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.