Animation Specialist,
Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership Training and Capacity Building Project,
Remote Location
Project Summary:
In August 2016, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI) the Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership Training and Capacity Building and Support Contract. Under the award, MSI supports USAID’s Innovation, Technology and Research Hub to provide USAID staff with training and capacity development support. In addition to classroom trainings and live learning activities, MSI assists USAID in developing, designing and implementing distance learning (e.g. eLearning modules) in compliance with the relevant U.S. Government and USAID/Office of the Chief Information Officer requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (Section 508 compliance).
Position Summary:
The Animation Specialist will work closely with MSI’s communications team and the USAID client office to create a two-to-three minute animation for a USAID client, with accompanying infographics. The animated video and infographics should be entertaining, informational, engaging, and user friendly, and serve as educational/training resources accessible to the entire USAID workforce. The Specialist will work with the project team to develop the concept of the video and will maintain frequent communication with the project team throughout the development process. This is a short-term position that will begin in May and conclude no later than June. This is a telework position.
Responsibilities:
Animate video using design/animation style created by MSI graphic designer and communications team
Animate three to five 20-second infographic clips to be used on social media which will inform the two-minute video
Develop videos that include animation, motion graphics, interactive platforms (online, PDF, etc.) and other similar visual publishing tools
Incorporate feedback from the MSI project team into each stage of the video/animation development
Ensure the products meet the requirements and quality standards of MSI and USAID
Qualifications:
High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study preferred (i.e., motion graphics, animation)
Minimum of two years of demonstrated professional experience in motions graphics, animation, and digital video editing
After Effects/Adobe CC software skills preferred
Fluency in English required
Reasonable Accommodations: MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please email MSI.Dept.HRRecruiting@tetratechinc.onmicrosoft.com with “Reasonable Accommodations” in the title. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program to national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
