GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND WEB SPECIALIST - ATA

GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND WEB SPECIALIST

 ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY

The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Graphic Designer and Web Specialist.

BACKGROUND:

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (the Agency or ATA) is an initiative of the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) which was established by federal regulation in January 2011. The primary aim of the Agency is to promote agricultural sector transformation by enhancing and supporting existing structures of government, private-sector and other non-governmental partners to address systemic bottlenecks in the system and deliver on a priority national agenda to achieve growth and food security.

The ATA focuses on a set of high priority program areas. These program areas are sub-divided into Systems, Value Chains, and Initiatives. Across these, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity, and test innovative models. Its structure and function is focused on nimble, innovative and results-oriented support to a range of partners in the agricultural sector. It is financed by GOE and a range of development partners.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer and Web Specialist will be working as a key member of the communications team responsible for creating a wide range of communication materials to be used internally and externally.

The Graphic Designer and Web Specialist will work closely with the communications team to develop and execute the layout, presentation, and overall design of web content as well as various printed and online communication tools. S/he will also design and develop communication materials for program teams, based on the agency’s communications strategy and ad hoc requests from individual teams.

The Graphic Designer and Web Specialist will report to the Senior Communications Officer and will be based in Addis Ababa. S/he will have a knack for attractive and professional graphic design and proficiency in website management. Good oral and written communication is also required for the role, along with an exceptional eye for detail and knowledge of promotional tools. Photography knowledge and skills are a strong bonus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage all graphic images and info graphics
• create/develop new graphic elements as needed
• Design and maintain comms like Newsletter, eBulletin, intranet pieces, banners, posters, brochures, annual report…others as needed
• Maintain and update graphics and images on website
• Consult on all graphic/photo use
• Photograph/Film in-field events and interventions, internal meetings and ATA wide events
• Update and maintain photo and footage database

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA Degree
• Experience: at a very minimum 5 years or more 
• Web graphic design
• Graphic designer, information graphics
• Desktop publishing experience
• Some project management skills
• well organized
• Some project management skills, can meet tight deadlines.  
• Print production understanding and experience managing a database are a bonus.
• Quality photographer and videographer

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send applications including a detailed CV& examples of graphic design you have worked on previously through www.ethiojobs.net or Recruitment@ata.gov.et by clearly indicating the position title.

Women are highly encouraged to apply

NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline:  December 7, 2013