Graphic Designer

1. Objective

The global objective of the project is to provide a long-term response to the crisis for food producers in the Bekaa region in order to maintain their production while enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities, stimulate the local economic growth and promote Bekaa’s culinary heritage.

By increasing numbers of visitors in the region, this project will support Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and contribute to the long-term sustainability of local agriculture and food systems, while promoting social and economic inclusion of vulnerable population in particular youth, women and refugees

2. Scope of work

Develop and design visual materials for the Shabake 2 project, including but not limited to infographics, flyers, banners, posters, social media graphics, and reports.

Work with FTL communications team to ensure all design materials align with FTL messaging and branding guidelines.

Provide design support to the team to develop visual materials for the project

Maintain an organized digital library of design assets, including templates, logos, and photos.

Stay up-to-date with emerging design trends and tools, and make recommendations for how the project can leverage them to enhance its visual materials

The consultant will dedicate 14 days of a period of 2 months to develop and implement the intervention with beneficiaries of the project

3. Outcomes

The following outcomes are what the activity aims to achieve:

• Develop and design of high-quality visual materials for the project.
• Increase the engagement rates of the through the use of compelling visual materials.
• Ensure all design materials align with the FTL’s messaging and branding guidelines, and are of high quality and professional standard.
• Provide design support to the project.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design trends and tools, and make recommendations for how the project can leverage them to enhance its visual materials.

4. Deliverables

• High-quality visual materials for the project, including but not limited to infographics, flyers, banners, posters, social media graphics, and reports.
• A digital library of design assets, including templates, logos, and photos.
• Design support to the project to develop visual materials.
• Recommendations for how FTL can leverage emerging design trends and tools to enhance its visual materials.

5. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• At least three years of experience working as a graphic designer in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of design principles and best practices, including color theory, typography, and layout.
• Knowledge of or experience in the NGO sector is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of or experience in the NGO sector is preferred.
• Strong experience in working with small businesses, mainly in agro-food and tourism
• Proven knowledge of Fair-Trade principles
• In depth knowledge of the Lebanese context
• Proven presentation skills
• Drives results

6. Skills

• Adheres to FTL values
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Engaged in developing self and others
• High degree of self-motivation
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
• Good time management
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines and schedules
• Good knowledge of Arabic and English