Position Summary:
The Communications Assistant will support the Program in creating design solutions that have a high visual impact for both offline and online media. S/he will develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style that effectively communicate the aims and objectives of FATA ESP to a wide range of audiences. The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software, and a professional approach to time, costs, and adherence to deadlines.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Communications Assistant reports to the Director of Media and Communications.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Liaise with the Communications and Program teams, and other colleagues as/when necessary, to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;
- Interpret the program needs and develop a concept to suit specific purposes;
- Develop design themes by gathering information and data through research;
- Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;
- Coordinate with program teams in the translation of copywriting into Urdu and/or Pashto;
- Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;
- Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches;
- Work on layouts and artwork pages ready for print;
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a quality-oriented and timely manner;
- Complete projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.;
- Supervise and monitor all printing jobs;
- Format key documents such as reports, briefs and one-pagers;
- Develop in-house publications such as success story and testimonial booklets;
- Assist the Program Coordinator in the development of bi-weekly reports;
- Coordinate with DCOP, or designee, to prepare quarterly and annual reports;
- Other job related tasks, of a reasonable nature, assigned by the supervisor or designee that are deemed appropriate and necessary for meeting program objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Graduate degree preferably in English Literature, Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field.
- Professional degree/diploma in Graphic Designing.
- Minimum two years of experience preferably in a well-reputed advertising agency in Pakistan, with particular focus on working for development programs, preferably USAID-funded.
- English language fluency (oral and written) is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of InDesign, InPage, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required.
- Sound practical knowledge of off-set and on-set printing.
- Problem-solving skills, with an ability to prioritize work is necessary.
- Effective stress and time management skills are highly preferred.
- Effective presentation skills, including through use of multi-media, highly preferred.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.