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Job Title:  Paid Internship – Graphics Designer/Administrative Assistant

Organisation: Bodmando Consulting Group

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Bodmando Consulting Group is an international development and humanitarian consulting enterprise headquartered in Wakiso district, Central Uganda; and with a team of 15 field staff spread across East and West Africa, South Asia and the MENA region.

We are a women-led research institution that designs innovative solutions to tackle poverty, health inequities, gender inequality and social injustice using an intersectional lens and human centred design.

Job Summary:   The Graphics Designer/Administrative Assistant will provide technical support in the editing of reports and graphical design using a wide range of media and graphical design software.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
• Participate in graphical design of evaluation reports, policy briefs and any other technical writings.
• Participate in drafting of power point presentations
• Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software
• Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines
• Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
• Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces
• Support the oversight of child protection and safeguarding mechanisms to protect communities during research activities.
• Provide solutions to field related challenges during data collection
• Schedule meetings with clients to provide updates on the progress of research and evaluation activities
• Ensure compliance to organisational and client policies, rules and procedures during the execution of research and evaluation activities.
• Hold regular team interface meetings with consultants/research teams to track progress of research activities.
• Manage research program milestones to meet customer requirements
• Manage/track program spending to prevent cost overruns
• Support new business development activities such as RFI and RFP submittals
• Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by your line manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma or Degree in a creative field such as Graphics Design, IT, amongst others. Please note that we are flexible with academic qualifications as long as a candidate can demonstrate strong skills in graphical design, editing and development of power point presentations
• One year of experience in graphics design and using programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Canvas and Illustrator
• Strong skills in graphical design and using graphical; deign software (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator)
• Strong editing and proofreading skills
• Commitment to Feminism and Disability Inclusion
• Well-developed cross-cultural skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Experience with both print and digital media
• Fluency in English

How to Apply:

Applicants are invited to send their expression of interest by sending their CV and cover letter as one pdf attachment to hr@bodmando.org

NB: Female applicants, the disabled, refugees or other marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. We are a feminist and disability inclusive organisation. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Deadline: 19^th October 2023

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