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Summary of Role

Works withCommunications, Partnerships, Finance and Operations, and MRM teams

Position	Communications and Graphic Design Officer
Program	Strongim Bisnis
Location	Honiara, Solomon Islands with provincial travel
Duration	Full time, fixed term
Line manager and directly report to	Communications and Engagement Director (DTL), Strongim Bisnis

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Solomon Islands without an employer-supported visa

The Communications and Graphic Design Officer supports the program by providing high-quality graphic design and document formatting services, ensuring all program materials are consistent, professional, and align with the program's branding guidelines. They also provide support to the Communications team with any administration and events as required.

 

Summary of Organization

Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership’s Strongim Bisnis is an innovative pro-business program funded by the Australian Government.

Strongim Bisnis supports Solomon Islands businesses to increase productivity, access greater income earning opportunities and higher value markets; with the intention of enabling greater resilience and creating jobs. Poverty reduction will be the desired result. Strongim Bisnis also supports the private sector and the Solomon Islands Government to work together effectively to increase opportunities for trade and investment and accelerate business growth. A key focus of the program ensures that Solomon Islands women, youth and people with disability have increased economic opportunities.

The program takes a market systems development (MSD) approach to unlocking opportunities for growth in selected sectors (cocoa, coconut, tourism, timber, horticulture and waste management). MSD requires Strongim Bisnis to carefully select partnerships, and design interconnected activities that deliver tangible and measurable results. For each activity it must be possible to track progress from improving the performance of Solomon Islands enterprises, to achieving resilient systemic change in markets, and ultimately increasing income and employment. In this way, Strongim Bisnis avoids ad hoc activities and seeks deep engagement with market actors.

Strongim Bisnis activities may include developing and testing new business models, sharing the risk of new ventures in partnership with private sector actors, facilitating market access, supporting structural changes to the ‘business enabling environment’, product marketing to bring about greater scale, and improving women, youth, and people with disability’s participation in markets and their access and control over productive resources.

 

Key tasks to be performed.

Design and Formatting Tasks: Document Design and Formatting:

• Format and design reports, proposals, presentations, and other program-related documents.
• Ensure documents are consistent with the program’s branding guidelines.
• Create and maintain templates for various types of documents.

Graphic Design:

• Design graphics for reports, social media, websites, and other communication materials.
• Develop infographics, charts, and other visual aids to support program data and messages.
• Create promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and banners.

Content Collaboration:

• Work with the Communications Team to understand content needs and provide design solutions.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure coherence and consistency in design across all materials.

Branding:

• Ensure all materials align with the program’s branding guidelines.

Quality Control:

• Conduct final checks on all designed materials for accuracy and consistency.

Project Management:

• Maintain an organised workflow to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure timely delivery of all design and formatting tasks.

Other

• Provide the Communications Officer with any financial, administration and event support required.
• Support the Communications and Engagement Director with any Communications related activities.

 

Skills, experience, and qualifications required for the role. The ideal candidate will possess:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience in relevant field.

Skills and Experience:

• At least two years of experience working in graphic design, marketing, communications or a related sector.
• Proven experience in Graphic Design: Demonstrated ability to create compelling visual designs for various media including print, digital, and web.
• Expertise in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant software.
• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, including case studies and examples of creative problem-solving.

Attributes:

• Strong understanding of design theory, layout, colour, and typography to create aesthetically pleasing and effective designs.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality and error-free designs.
• Ability to effectively communicate design concepts and collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and a creative mindset to generate innovative design solutions.
• Knowledge of User Experience (UX)/User Interface (UI) principles to enhance user interaction and experience in digital products.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to gender equality, youth empowerment, disability inclusion, and do-no-harm principles.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office programs.

The following skills/experience would be an advantage:

• Experience in Branding and Visual Identity
• Experience in a M4P or MSD program (ideally) or a private sector development program.
• Experience working on Australian Aid-funded projects.
• Experience working in businesses, government and/or donor-funded programs.
• A Solomon Islands driving license.

 

How to apply

Please submit your application before 12 August 2024, 11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to: [email protected]

Please use the following subject line in your email: “Application for Communications and Graphic Design Officer”

Applications should include a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the position selection criteria, a CV of no more than four pages and the contact details of three professional referees.

Salary level is negotiable, commensurate with experience and the Solomon Islands market. Applicable benefits and entitlements are in line with SB policies and applicable Solomon Islands’ laws.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Strongim Bisnis team via [email protected] or call the Strongim Bisnis Office on +677 25664.

This position will be recruited through Adam Smith International (ASI). ASI is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.