Graphic Designer Wanted @ Pharo Foundation, Nairobi

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Education: ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality and affordable education and become productive citizens in a rapidly changing world.
2. Water: ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.
3. Productivity: eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.

The Foundation also operates Pharo Ventures which is the for-profit arm of its operations with sustainable businesses in Ethiopia and Somaliland geared towards job creation and economic empowerment.

With over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland, we are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation. We have our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management.

Opportunity

The Graphic Designer will work with our global and local communications teams across Africa to boost the image of both Pharo Foundation as a whole and that of its individual sub-brands, including Pharo Schools, Pharo Dams, Pharo Works, Pharo Ventures and individual commercial businesses under Ventures. The challenge resides in creating designs that combine non-profit and corporate identities. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design work and a keen eye for aesthetics and detail. You will be responsible for creating engaging visual content across various platforms, including digital, print and social media.

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Report to: Global Director of Communications and Partnerships

Job Location: Nairobi

Contract: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and design creative assets for digital, print, and multimedia campaigns. You will also participate in any design elements of our videos in certain cases.
• Work on branding, marketing materials, website graphics, social media content, and advertisements in the case of Pharo Ventures.
• Collaborate with the communications content and marketing teams to create visually compelling designs that align with brand guidelines.
• Design infographics, brochures, posters, presentations, and promotional materials (banners, flyers etc.) based on the organisational information we will provide.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in graphic design and visual communication.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Work with external vendors (printers, photographers) when necessary.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio
• Proficiency with using Adobe Creative Suite and especially Adobe Premier Pro
• Proficiency with Canva
• Motion graphics experience preferred

Personal Attributes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Tech savvy with excellent presentation skills.

Positive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.

High level of commitment and self-motivation.

High professional and ethical standards.

• Excellent attention to detail and flexible approach to work.

A strong team player possessing a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Excellent decision-making, as well as interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be reviewed. If an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply at the earliest possible opportunity.

Application Requirements

1. A detailed CV
2. Cover letter – In your cover letter, please state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised for example through our website, jobs board, etc.
3. An updated list of at least 4 referees with their name, title, current email addresses and phone numbers as follows; two supervisors, one peer, one direct report.

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