Adobe Illustrator and InDesign Trainer

About the job 

The Adobe Illustrator and Trainer will be responsible for creating a sample infographic for DRCs’ Information Management System list of icons/symbols used in humanitarian activities. He/She will also train relevant DRC staff on how to create info-graphics, and design report templates using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

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 Creation of: 

• Sample info-graphic for DRCs’ Information Management System 

• Sample report using InDesign 

• Icons in humanitarian assessments especially Monitoring and Evaluation assessments. 

 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and InDesign 

• Tool box  

• Navigation 

• Creating a new document 

 Illustrator and InDesign Basics 

• Working with Colors and Patterns 

• Fill, Stroke, Gradients and Color 

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type and layout. 

• Working with Colors 

• Create a design (examples) 

• Pattern Fills 

• Create, select, and transform shapes (Grouping, rotate, scale) 

• Combine shapes and paths  

• Use the drawing tools 

• Use color ton enhance designs 

• Add and edit text 

• Work with layers (vectors), gradients, and patterns 

• Use brushes 

• Use effects and graphic styles 

 Mastering Illustrator and InDesign Workflows and Functions 

• Designing flyers, posters, snapshots, brochures, catalogs, and logos 

• Editing enhancing vector shapes (Vector Maps) 

• Designing user-friendly fancy, descriptive infographics that highlight messages to donors and stakeholder. 

• Creating / designing standardized and fancy report layout   

• Perform digital illustrations 

• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts. 

• Printing, Saving, and Exporting in Illustrator and InDesign​

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor degree or Diploma backed up by a strong portfolio in Graphic Design; Media and communication; Fine Arts or related field Moreover, we also expect the following:​

Required  

• 5+ years’ experience of strong practical background in graphic design and graphic design software, including but not limited to: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Q/ArcGIS , Adobe Creative Suite. 

• Knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics/factographs /Snapshots (for print and digital), data visualization, gif animation and interactive presentations. 

• Ability to provide examples of work undertaken. 

• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms. 

• Previous training and capacity building experience. 

• Knowledge of designing and enhancing GIS mapping vector products in AI. 

• Arabic – Advance fluency level 

• English – Advance Fluency level ​

Desirable 

• Experience in working for the UN, and International NGOs is a plus.​

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. ​

We offer 

• Contract length: until November 2018 (4 days) 
• Level:  Based on SOP  
• Duty Station: Beirut 
• Start date: November 2018​

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.​

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.​

Closing date for applications: 31st of October 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.