Graphic Designer

Alireza Khaliqyar
Sun, Mar 24 2019 3:17 PM

Publish Date

Sat, Mar 23 2019 12:00 PM

Closing Date

Sat, Mar 30 2019 12:00 PM

Location

Kabul

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Date Posted:	Mar 23, 2019	Reference:	MCIT-POST-001
Closing Date:	Mar 30, 2019	Work Type:	Full Time
Number of Vacancies:	1	Gender:	Any
Functional Area:	Graphic Designing	Nationality:	Afghan
Salary Range:	As per NTA salary scale policy	Years of Experience:	5 Years
Contract Duration:	1 Year	Extension Possibility:	Yes
Contract Type:	Short Term	Probation Period:	3 months
Required Languages:	Dari, Pashto, English

About Ministry of communication and IT:

The vision of Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) for Afghanistan is a thriving the digital economy and information society powered by knowledge and the innovative use of information and communication technologies to strengthen our country’s economy, improve public services, increase productivity, create jobs, and improve the lives of all Afghans.

To provide ease of access to a reliable and cost effective ICT infrastructure and quality e-service delivery. Promote sustainable development of the country’s ICT sector. Improve ICT services and make available the latest technological innovations. Meet the public expectations for ICT and as a whole contribute to the socio-economic development and transformation of the existing economy into a digital economy.

The goals and mandate set for MCIT for the upcoming 5 years are:

· To provide strategic leadership and supervision in ICT, Information and National Guidance for sustainable development;

· To develop an inclusive knowledge based society via provision of high quality broadband services throughout the country;

· To provide guidance and strategic direction on access to public information, postal service, telecommunication, information and communication technology and digital media;

· To transform the existing manual, time-consuming and costly government procedures into more efficient electronic processes;

· To facilitate the private sector development and attraction through provision of required government based services and support for ensuring their inclusion in digital economy;

· Facilitate digital connectivity, Internet and cost-effective access to information and communications infrastructure and services throughout the country;

· Promote the utilization of ICT as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors, to enhance the accelerated socio-economic growth and development through dissemination of public information and provision of innovative information and communication technologies;

· Formulate and implement policies of postal public services, electronic public services, and information technology and communication technology;

· To guide, deliver and supervise the information services, new technology, communication and postal services to Government ministries and departments, both locally and externally;

· Facilitate and reduce the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign and promote the creation of jobs;

Facilitate and lower down the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign to promote creation of jobs.

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer will work under direct supervision of the Afghan Post Director and report on his activities/accomplishment directly to the director, projects coordinator and minister office; He/she will perform the following duties but not limited to:

· Design and produce promotional materials such as Billboard, Banner, Brochure, Flyer, Leaflet, Newsletter, Success Story, publicity hand out, direct mail for the Afghan Post and ministry;

· Design and produce standard official reports, professional video clips and other promotion materials;

· Prepare and produce short video clips scenarios and audio/ video documentaries;

· Professional photography, filming, videos and editing of the photos and videos;

· Expert with developing and creating commercial brand type and its practical ways in the market;

· Familiar with taking professional photographs and getting acquainted with photo editing software’s;

· Manage and update photo and video database. Manage all stages of the design and production process, working with external printers and/or adv. Agencies;

· Develop, Maintaining and updating information on the organization website and Co-ordinate content;

· Generation for the website with the fundraising and programs teams e.g. newsletters, Success Stories, Updated video documentaries, new release etc.

· Manage and optimize SEO activities for the website and track web traffic against targets using Google Analytics.

· Helping to ensure social media channels such as Facebook Pages, YouTube Channel and Twitter,

· Remain engaging and active, including occasionally live tweeting from events and monitoring, assist in coordinating communication activities and events;

· Assist in conducting awareness raising campaigns, events, information dissemination workshops, etc. for target groups.

· Assisting with any other aspects of the Society’s media work and provide support to Marketing Head and Marketing team;

· Maintain close relation with the Minister Office and provide quick support to the management requests/ instructions;

Any other duties assigned by the management.

Skills Required:

Web Design: HTML, CSS, Java Script, J Query, Ajax

Requires travel to provinces:

Skills Description:

Education:

University degree in graphic design, computer sciences or any other relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience is required with government or international agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent in graphic design software’s, especially with Adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier and other photo-editing software.
Excellent in web designing software’s and familiar with PHP, HTML and can work with word press, Microsoft Web expression.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dari, and Pashto.
Ability to generate creative multimedia contents;
Familiarity with services offered by Posts would be an advantage;
Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, Good interpersonal and presentation skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, and proficiency in Pashto and Dari.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Design and produce promotional materials such as Billboard, Banner, Brochure, Flyer, Leaflet, Newsletter, Success Story, publicity hand out, direct mail for the Afghan Post and ministry;