Visual Communications and Content Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children International (SCI) in Sudan is seeking a Visual Communications and Content Officer; a visual designer and content creator who is driven, enthusiastic and creative and will maintain and increase our visibility, visual identity, and brand in Sudan. We are looking for those who have an eye that sees details, a mind that visualizes the big picture, and a talent that creates impact, with a proven background in communication. In close coordination with the Senior Communications and Campaigns Coordinator, he/she will be responsible for designing and developing print and digital products on an ongoing ad hoc basis, support in general communication, and campaigns content. This post will be based in Khartoum.

Essential

BA degree in an area of social development or equivalent

• Professional experience with Adobe Creative Suites (InDesign and Photoshop required; Illustrator and Premier highly desired).
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in graphic design and creative content creation in a professional environment.
• Excellent command of Arabic and English; writing and editing skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in order to communicate effectively both within the organization and with external audiences.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to new insights and learn in the course of your work.
• Experience in photography and videography desired.
• Thorough understanding of the print process.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment, in the context of an NGO setting.
• Knowledge of design fundamentals, layout, information hierarchy, typography, and digital applications.
• Interest in learning new tools.
• Experience in writing briefing materials and other communication-related products.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Demonstrable ability to coordinate the work in a collaborative and participatory way with colleagues to achieve shared objectives for the programme.
• Sound thinking and organizational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively (e.g. the potential to develop strategic alliances or other forms of collaboration, to operate within tight budget constraints).
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents