Tenders are invited for Graphic Designer/Visual Communication Specialist Closing Date: 21 Nov 2025 Type: Consultancy Position Title: Graphic Designer/Visual Communication Specialist Reference No.: 251007 Position Location: Remote Coordinator: Senior Graphic Designer Overview: This Scope of Work (SoW) outlines the Graphic Designer/Visual Communication Specialist consultancy with the Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR). The Graphic Designer/Visual Communication Specialist will provide surge capacity support and creative collaboration to the organizations design function. Working under the supervision of the Senior Graphic Designer, the Graphic Designer/Visual Communication Specialist will focus on production excellence, brand development support, and creative collaboration while maintaining a clear reporting hierarchy. About COAR: COAR is an independent organization that supports humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development interventions in complex, fragile, and high-risk environments. Objectives Production Support Handle routine design work, quick-turn requests, and technical execution to relieve capacity constraints Creative Collaboration Serve as brainstorming partner and contribute to brand development initiatives under senior design leadership Deliverables Primary Tasks (60-70% of time) Routine production work and file preparation Multi-page publication layout (reports, briefs, policy documents) Social media and website visuals Technical troubleshooting and formatting corrections Repetitive template-based work within established brand systems File preparation across multiple formats and specifications Quality control and technical verification Strategic Support (30-40% of time) Brainstorming and creative exploration for brand development initiatives Supporting high-level brand decisions and guideline development Contributing to complex, high-stakes projects (e.g., visual identity work) Helping build and document design standards and capabilities Bringing contemporary design thinking while maintaining brand consistency Qualifications and Experience Experience 5-8 years professional design experience Background in international development, NGO, or humanitarian sector (understands context and stakeholders) Experience working under creative direction within a collaborative hierarchy Agency experience valued (comfortable with fast-paced, iterative work) Portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and refined execution Experience developing brand systems (not just standalone assets) Proven success working remotely with distributed, international teams Ability to manage ambiguous requirements, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholders with varying design literacy Comfortable working in deadline-driven environments and politically complex contexts Technical Skills Design Software Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); proficient in Figma. Understanding of multiple file formats and production specifications. Motion graphics skills (Premiere Pro, After Effects) will be considered as an advantage. Design Specializations Strong publication design (multi-page documents, information hierarchy) Data visualization and infographic design Brand guidelines and visual identity systems Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG compliance) Experience implementing design systems and multilingual layouts. Soft Skills and Cultural Fit Working Style Team-oriented and comfortable in a supportive role. Collaborative rather than competitive; focused on team success over personal portfolio. Respects hierarchy and established decision-making processes. Process-driven and documentation-oriented, contributing to institutional learning. Self-motivated and autonomous, with sound judgment on when to seek input. Communication Strong boundary management; able to maintain scope and say no professionally. Excellent written communication, including documentation and status reporting. Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues early and proposes solutions. Skilled at clarifying scope and structuring poorly defined requests. Cultural & Creative Intelligence Culturally sensitive and aware of representation ethics and conflict-sensitive contexts. Detail-oriented with strong verification habits (e.g., geographically accurate visuals). Brings creative energy and contemporary sensibility to the team. Positive, enthusiastic collaborator who receives feedback constructively. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to remain steady in evolving organizational settings. Regional Considerations Familiarity with MENA or Myanmar contexts is an asset, though not required. Experience with Middle East, North Africa, or conflict-affected regions is highly valued How to apply Applicants should submit their CV, Cover Letter and their portfolio to hr@coar-global.org quoting the name of the position and reference number in the subject line of the email. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Due to a high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4182457/graphic-designervisual-communication-specialist
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