Graphic Design Officer

Job Purpose:

The Graphic Design Officer will design and develop visual communication materials to support PSEA awareness, prevention, reporting mechanisms, and community engagement activities. The officer will ensure that all materials are clear, culturally sensitive, accessible, and compliant with IMC and donor visibility requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The Graphic Design Officer will be responsible but not limited to the following activities:

 MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design PSEA awareness materials, including posters, brochures, banners, leaflets, infographics, and other communication products.
• Develop visual materials explaining prohibited conduct, safe reporting channels, complaint mechanisms, and available support services.
• Prepare materials in relevant local languages, particularly Dari and Pashto, in coordination with the project team.
• Ensure that designs are culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive, disability-inclusive, and understandable to diverse community members.
• Coordinate with the PSEA/Protection team to ensure technical accuracy and consistency with approved messages.
• Incorporate feedback from the project team and finalize materials within agreed deadlines.
• Prepare print-ready files and editable source files for future use by IMC.
• Ensure appropriate use of IMC branding, UNFPA acknowledgment, and FCDO visibility requirements, subject to approval.
• Maintain organized records of approved designs and submit completed materials to the designated supervisor.
• Protect confidential information and ensure that all communication materials respect safeguarding, confidentiality, and the dignity of affected populations.
• Any other relevant task assigned by the supervisor.

Expected Deliverables

The Graphic Design Officer will be expected to deliver the following during the two-month assignment:

1. A set of approved PSEA awareness posters and leaflets.
2. Visual materials explaining safe reporting and complaints mechanisms.
3. Relevant banners, infographics, and other communication products as requested and agreed with the project team.
4. Final materials in the required languages and formats, including print-ready and digital versions.
5. Editable design files and an organized electronic archive of all approved products.

Reporting and Coordination

The officer will report to the Project Manager and Communication Manager, while coordinating with relevant program and MEAL staff to ensure all materials are technically accurate, approved, and delivered on time.

Security and Conduct

•    Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies

•    Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing initiatives with appropriate stakeholders

•    Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all PSS staff/volunteers/partners

•    Exemplify core principles of PSS programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality

•    Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies 

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Safeguarding

It is all staff who share responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly crisis-affected and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons. 

Policy Adherence

·        Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

·        Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps

As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to 

providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships. 

International Medical Corps prioritize safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve. 

As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps. 

Qualifications:

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Media, Journalism, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

Candidates must demonstrate prior experience in:

• At least two years of relevant experience in graphic design or visual communication

• • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Figma or equivalent design software’s.
• Demonstrated experience producing professional communication and awareness materials.
• Ability to prepare designs in Dari, Pashto, and English.
• Experience with humanitarian, protection, gender, safeguarding, or community-awareness projects is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, time management, and ability to meet short deadlines.
• Ability to respond to feedback and work collaboratively with project and communication teams.

Competency:

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Good proficiency in Dari and Pashto languages;

Submission Guideline:

Dear Applicant,

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. 

Please note that:

·        IMC commits to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.

·        IMC will conduct his recruitment on the base of need only.

·        Only HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.

·        IMC may keep data of your application for its pool of candidate and might propose you other position than the one you applied for based on your qualification.

·        Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

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Equal Opportunities:

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme:

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. The International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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