Graphic Designer Intern

DISCLAIMER It is mandatory to mention the job title in the subjet of your application email Applicants who do not mention the position they are applying for will be disregarded   INTERNS SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Name:  Elias El Beam Position:  Communication Coordinator Introduction  Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.  Working in Lebanon since 1993, Mercy Corps Lebanon consists of over 180 staff working across five offices throughout Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley.   We are committed to generating positive opportunities for women, men, boys and girls from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian communities, with a strong focus on engaging youth.  We believe secure, productive and just societies emerge when the private, public, and civil society sectors are able to interact with accountability, inclusive participation and mechanisms for peaceful change.  We do this through: Addressing the humanitarian and protection needs resulting from crisis situations for the most vulnerable communities Enabling local communities, civil society and government of to better prevent and respond to conflict, address needs and deliver sustainable development initiatives Promoting economic growth and catalysing economic opportunities for vulnerable, under-employed groups in Lebanon. We currently work in the following sectors:  Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).  Youth and Protection, Governance and Social Stability, and Economic Opportunities.  Mercy Corps Lebanon currently has nine active programs in these domains. In order to provide support to program teams, the Performance and Quality Unit (PAQ) was created.  This unit contains the monitoring, evaluation and learning advisor, an information and accountability manager, a communications coordinator, and a reporting coordinator, as well as the Performance and Quality Manager.  One of the key functions of this unit is the development of efficient and effective program management processes, coordination of key functions such as program reporting and proposal development, providing support to programs during key implementation moments, checking in on program quality and impact through a variety of different techniques, as well as providing support for internal and external communications.   Internal and external communication plays a key role in improving program performance, by improving team cohesion, strengthening understanding of Mercy Corps programming with key stakeholders, enabling us to effectively communicate on program successes and challenges, carry out advocacy on key issues, as well as providing visibility on MC activities. Overview of the Internship:  The graphic design intern will support the communications team through graphic design production either related to Mercy Corps Lebanon or Mercy Corps’ on going programming.  S/he will be part of the Program Development and Quality Unit, and will provide visibility material support to enable MC Lebanon to communicate effectively on program successes and challenges, as well as to ensure Mercy Corps’ branding exposure.  The graphic designer interns create visual concepts by using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate Mercy Corps Lebanon audience. S/he will work closely with the communications coordinator to develop the overall layout and production design, including but not limited to, roll up banners, infographics, brochures, leaflets, flyers, social media posts, and documents produced by program teams (research documents, evidence papers etc.) within deadlines. Learning Objectives:  The internship will provide an opportunity to learn more about how communications plays a key role in the development and humanitarian sector, not just to improve agency visibility but also to improve program quality by increasing our capacity to communicate effectively with stakeholder, as well as hands-on experience of working with an NGO to develop visibility materials to support Mercy Corps internal and external communication strategy.    This will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain more experience in managing the entire process of design for visibility materials– from reception of a brief, to development of a concept and gaining approvals, to development of the material and ensuring adequate review, as well as experience working with external graphic design contractors and ensuring they produce the materials responding to MC branding and programmatic requirements. Activities Create visibility material, including but not limited to, leaflets, infographics, roll up banners, posters, flyers, and documents produced by programs teams such as research documents, evidence papers) responding to the brief provided .  This includes selection or creation of image and message design, selection  of colors, images, text style and layout, in line with MC branding requirements Perform tasks on Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign Review initial version of concept with communication coordinator, before sending versions for review with program teams Integrate feedback from communication coordinator and programs teams, into a modified version of the concept Instigate and ensure signatures are received for purchase request forms for graphic design which is to be outsourced to preferred graphic design suppliers Work with graphic design companies to coordinate the process of development of visibility materials, where Mercy Corps has outsourced this, including participation in the initial brief meetings, follow up with the company, coordination of the review process with communications coordinator and program team, and ensuring production of materials on time and responding to the brief provided. Respect Mercy Corps’ Brand guidelines and ensure brand representation and interpretation EDUCATIONAL LEVEL 3 year graphic designer student or graduate. IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: Previous experience with professional graphic design Computer skills:  Knowledge of Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must, knowledge of  InDesign is a plus Ability to capture good photos with high end camera is a plus   Creativeness and artistic ability Analytical thinking Good time management and work planning skills to enable on time delivery Good teamwork and ability to communicate with a diverse range of people Good communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Fluent Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential, French is an advantage