Job Description
Position Summary
The role is responsible for creating and deploying print, digital and multimedia graphic products that tell the story our work. Specifically, the Visual Communication and Multimedia Specialist will lead in graphic design, publication and multimedia designs, web design and publishing, animation, and videography, and graphic artistry. He/She will provide overall visual communication expertise in support of AGRA’s communications strategy and manage creative assets and pieces of the overall graphic identity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Creating key messages using visual and multimedia designs and storytelling techniques to support communication of AGRA priorities.
- Creating, integrating, and presenting electronic information beyond the conventional text and graphics formats while applying best practice including full motion video, animation, and high-quality images.
- Developing products, including infographics, presentations, digital multimedia, templates, videos and animations, and branding elements.
- Convert complex information and multi-dimensional data to produce visual displays.
- Layout/design flagship and supplemental publications, and other thematic publications and products throughout the year
- Create digital content for deployment across social and other digital media including the website, e-newsletters, and AGRA’s social media including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook pages
- Serve as design lead for video and photo projects
- Manage and enforce compliance with the AGRA branding and marking guidelines and ensure their adoption and use by partners.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Ability to translate substantive information and knowledge into easy-to-understand final products.
- Expertise in producing effective and creative videos and graphic design in print and electronic media for purposes of organizational communications, public relations or marketing.
- Experience with formatting data into visually appealing multimedia deliverables.
- Mastery of software and tools for video production, animation and graphic design such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Demonstrated relevant expertise with structured authoring software including HTML
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate audio, video, graphics and textual data to create presentations.
- Understanding of devices including DSLR camera, video camera, and lighting and audio equipment.
- Excellent portfolio showcasing broad design expertise and experience. Must provide samples of work including work in:
- Print design
- Video production process (pre-production, production, post-production)
- Photography and photo editing
- Animation
- Presentations
- Visual displays
- Experience working with an international organization preferably in the agriculture sector
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in visual arts/graphic design, communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism, multimedia design or a similar field.
- 5+ years’ experience with video production, photography, graphic design, and visual communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- High attention to detail, consistent reliable follow through and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
- Working familiarity with print and production processes.
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively with people inside and outside the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- French language would be an added advantage.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with this position’s responsibility will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV (including your e-mail and telephone contacts) to recruit@agra.org. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of the application e-mail.
To be considered, applications must be received by 4th March, 2020.
For more information on AGRA, applicants can visit www.agra.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About the Organization
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a partnership that works with governments, donors, NGOs, the private sector, and African farmers to significantly and sustainably improve the productivity and income of resource-poor farmers in Africa. Founded and initially funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation, AGRA supports interventions aimed at improving seed systems, soil fertility, input and output markets, policies, and other priority sectors, with the overall objective of reducing food insecurity. AGRA aims to achieve these goals by: supporting and building capability of farmers and enterprises across the agricultural value chain; being a thought-leader on African agriculture by collecting, packaging, and disseminating knowledge; and creating strong partnerships with public, private, and donor actors to drive change within the sector. AGRA is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and has an office in Accra, Ghana.
