Family Health International 360 (FHI 360) Jobs : Program Officer - Graphics

Family Health International 360 (FHI 360) Seeks to recruit qualified persons for the position if a Program Officer. FHI is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Job Title: Program Officer - Graphics Location:  Nigeria (Abuja) Req ID: 2258 National Only: check Description Under the direction of the Senior Program Office, the Program Officer will be in-charge of design and lay out of various print and electronic materials for the project. Duties and Responsibilities Create design and look of FHI 360 publications. Serve as primary liaison with external graphic designers on larger projects, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts and shepherding these publications through the outside design process. Perform other duties as assigned. Lay out Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo versions of FHI 360 publications. Work collaboratively with the in-house originators of the work ensuring that all designs are appropriate for the publication. Design materials to support other work as needed. These might include report covers, order forms, announcements and invitations to special events. Design and format CD-ROMs that will package FHI 360 material for wide distribution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision. With minimal supervision, manage high volume of workflow. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues related to reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection. Has written and verbal communication skills. Relevant language skills are preferred. Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements. Experience working with external print vendors is preferred. Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner. Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably PC-based software, such as Quark, Quark Express, Page Maker, and Microsoft Publisher desirable. Ability to travel within Nigeria at least 25 %. Qualifications and Requirements BSc/BA in commercial/fine arts or graphic design-related field and 3-5 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings; or MS/MA/MBA, and 1-3 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings. Application Deadline 28th November, 2011 Method of Application Interested and qualified candidate should: Click here to apply online SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE