Creative Graphic Designer, Media, and Communications Volunteer at Arise Youth Women and Children

Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE Youths, Women, and Children) is a women-led, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming prolonged hardships caused by insurgency, natural disasters, and economic challenges into pathways for growth and renewal. ARISE is committed to amplifying voices, providing protection, and empowering marginalized, distressed, and displaced individuals to build resilient and self-sufficient futures.

ARISE is actively involved in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through various focus areas but not limited to, Poverty alleviation, zero hunger, health, education, clean water and sanitation, gender equality, environment and climate change, girls’ and women’s empowerment, and Social and Economic Advancement. By developing innovative programs focused on training, skills acquisition, advocacy, and access to financial services, our efforts aim to reduce dependency on limited relief assistance, harnessing resilience mechanisms, and leveraging local resources at the individual, family, and community levels. At ARISE, our solutions are thoughtfully designed to be embraced and sustained by communities for generations. One community at a time, ARISE Youths, Women and Children is dedicated to building a future that empowers every youth, woman, and child to reach their full potential

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Graphic Designer, Media, and Communications Volunteer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer

Job Description

• As the Social Media and Content Strategy Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing effective social media and content strategies aimed at growing our online presence, driving traffic, and increasing engagement.
• This role requires advanced knowledge of social media platforms, content creation, and digital marketing trends, with the ability to turn followers into advocates and leverage social media to generate income.
• Creative skills such as video editing, voice-over work, motion graphics, and graphic design are crucial for this position. You’ll work across different thematic areas in the organization including Global Health, Education, Innovative Digital Solutions, Agriculture, Climate and Food Security, Poverty, Livelihoods, and Jobs, Governance, and Gender Inclusion. This is your chance to enhance our creative and digital in-house offerings, working on diverse projects that span print and digital media.

Job Responsibilities

• Design digital media, print materials, presentations, and social media content, including motion graphics and animations.
• Interpret briefs and present design concepts for feedback and approval.
• Collaborate with project managers, copywriters, and data analysts to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Research and gather data for informed infographic designs that align with brand guidelines.
• Develop mini-brands, campaign concepts, and optimized designs for both web and print.
• Review, revise, and conduct quality checks on designs to meet high standards.
• Manage multiple projects, maintain organized project files, update project management tools, and communicate status updates.
• Work within budget constraints, adhering to timelines and priorities.
• Stay current with industry trends, incorporating best practices and performance data.
• Support branding, website redesigns, and multimedia communications, and contribute to the development of design standards.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and cover Letter combined into a single document with relevant skills, experiences, and how their values align with our mission to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.