Creative Hub Graphic Designer, OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Chișinău, Chisinau (Job ID 41314)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The goal of the USAID/OTI Moldova Resilience Initiative (MRI) is to strengthen support for a democratic, European Moldova. USAID/OTI and MSI will work with a coalition of civic, media, and government stakeholders in support of program goals. The program will operate primarily through a small grants mechanism and will rely on ongoing analysis of the local context to inform programming.

**Please note: Moldovan citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Creative Hub Graphic Designer will contribute to MRI's efforts to support implementation of strategic communications. The Creative Hub Graphic Designer will produce high-quality visual content that complements the activity's communication strategy and enhances the effectiveness of its campaigns. The design will be used for promotional materials, social media, websites, print materials, and other communication channels to convey key messages and engage with the public. The selected candidate will work with the visual design, campaign support, visual storytelling, design process, branding, digital and print materials. This is a short-term assignment with an expected level of effort of 109 days. The position will be based in Chisinau, Moldova.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative and eye-catching designs that align with the program's communication guidelines and branding.
• Create visual materials, such as infographics, illustrations, banners, posters, and social media graphics.
• Collaborate with the Creative Hub Unit to understand the objectives and messages of various campaigns.
• Produce campaign-specific visual materials that effectively communicate campaign themes and key points.
• Utilize design elements and layouts to tell compelling stories through visual content, enhancing the overall impact of the communication efforts.
• Refine designs to ensure they meet the communication goals and resonate with the target audience.
• Maintain consistency in visual branding across all materials.
• Design materials suitable for both digital platforms and print, ensuring appropriate formats, resolutions, and color profiles.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Hub Unit, communication teams, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements and understand the context of each assignment.
• Provide timely delivery of design projects to meet campaign schedules and communication deadlines.
• Maintain software proficiency in industry-standard graphic design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) tor creating high-quality designs.
• Coordinate with the Creative Hub Unit to ensure alignment with overall communication strategies and provide regular progress reports on design projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or another relevant field is required.
• Minimum three years of experience working in the communications field is required.
• Experience with USAID-funded or other international organization projects.
• Familiarity with USAID communications policies is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously under pressure in a stressful environment and with partners from different cultural and professional backgrounds is required.
• Ability to work and travel within Moldova is required.
• Fluency in English and Romanian is required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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