Malawi Electoral Commission
The Malawi Electoral Commission, “the Commission”, is a body corporate created under Section 75(1) of the Constitution, to supervise, direct and preside over the conduct of all elections in Malawi.
In accordance with Section 13 of the Malawi Electoral Commission Act, the Commission seeks to appoint a suitably qualified person with relevant experience to fill the following vacant position within its secretariat.
Job Title: Graphics Designer
Number Required: 1
Grade: C7
Responsible to: Director Civic and Voter Education
Location: Head Office
Key duties & responsibilities
- Generating creative concepts for product design
- Creating and editing multimedia products (images, audios, videos, animations, virtual reality etc.) in collaboration with MPR and CVE teams
- Capturing professional images and videos
- Creating, organizing and maintaining a library or database of photos, videos, art designs, products etc.
- Reviewing concepts, designs, layouts and providing art direction in compliance to brand standards and project objective
- Producing monthly reports on work undertaken
- Preparing finished art for commercial production.
- Building relationships with other departments to ensure accuracy of information
- Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, web and application developers, printers, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of Diploma in Graphic Design/ Visual Communication or Marketing, Public Relations or Mass Communication from a reputable and recognized university plus 3 years work experience in design
- A professional qualification in motion graphics, animation or multimedia design will be an added advantage
Age
Between 21 and 35 Years
Core Competence
- Proficiency in using the Adobe Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Aftereffects, Premiere Pro and Lightroom)
- Proven knowledge, creative and highly skilled in graphic design
- Adequate knowledge in digital content management and brand management
- Receptive to creative critique and ability to manage internal and external relationships
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams and quickly adapt to changing situation
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter with brief details of their suitability
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contacts of three traceable referees
- Certified copies of certificates
Applications must be clearly marked on the envelope with the title of the position applied for, district you are applying from and submit by mail- hard copies to the following addresses not later than 3rd May, 2024:
Chief Elections Officer,
Malawi Electoral Commission,
Private Bag 113,
LILONGWE.
NOTE:
- Please take note that interested candidates must apply for one position only and that the name of the district must be indicated on the envelope.
- Softcopy applications will not be accepted
- Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
- The Malawi Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.