Graphic and Layout Designer

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all U.S. territories.

The FHI-360 managed, USAID Healthy Behaviors (UHB) Activity, with its partners the Consortium of Action Aid Ethiopia; Zeleman Communications, Advertising, and Production; and Fraym, works to increase sustained adoption of appropriate health and nutrition behaviors in Ethiopia using evidence-based, theory-informed social and behavior change (SBC) strategies. It does so with the goal of contributing to reductions in the unmet need for family planning (FP); reduced malaria-related morbidity and mortality, and its elimination; and improvements in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) outcomes. It also supports other priority health needs related to nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and emerging infectious diseases (EID), like COVID-19; and works to transform social and gender norms that impede healthy behaviors and drive poor health outcomes across health areas.

Duration of the assignment: A total of 120 days, from August- November 2024 with the possibility of Extension. 

Job Overview

The Graphic and Layout Designer will play a crucial role in enhancing the visual appeal and effectiveness of communication products and outputs for the USAID Healthy Behaviors Activity. This part-time, consultancy position involves creating compelling designs, ensuring consistent branding, and improving the overall aesthetic quality of our materials.

Responsibilities

1. Layout Designing:
   • Collaborate with content creators and project teams to design visually engaging layouts for various communication products.
   • Format documents, reports, and manuals to enhance readability and user experience.
   • Ensure consistency in typography, spacing, and alignment across all materials.
2. Graphic Designing:
   • Create eye-catching graphics, illustrations, and infographics for different platforms (print, digital, social media).
   • Develop visually appealing banners, backdrops, and promotional materials for events and workshops.
   • Transform complex information into visually digestible content.
3. Brand Identity Development:
   • Work closely with the technical and communications team to develop and maintain a strong brand identity.
   • Ensure that all materials adhere to the established USAID Healthy Behaviors Activity -FHI 360 brand guidelines.
   • Create templates and design elements that reflect the organization’s mission and values.
4. Key Visuals Creation:
   • Design key visuals for campaigns, reports, and presentations.
   • Use creativity to convey messages effectively through visual elements.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project goals and translate them into impactful visuals.
   • Print ready documents with layout design within the assignment period (120 Days). These include A4 and A5 size documents, reports, manuals, infographics, posters, and banners for different platforms (print, digital, and social media).
   • All designed final deliverables will be approved by the technical team before submission as final deliverables.

Deliverables:

• Print ready documents with layout design within the assignment period (120 Days). These include A4 and A5 size documents, reports, manuals, infographics, posters, and banners for different platforms (print, digital, and social media).
• All designed final deliverables will be approved by the technical team before submission as final deliverables.