Duty Station: Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal 
Duration: One Year (including a three-month probation period)
Working Hours: Full Time  
Application Closing Date: 22 February 2022

Background

ChildSafeNet is a non-profit non-governmental organisation, established with a mission to make digital technology safer for children and young people. ChildSafeNet works with children, young people, parents, schools, colleges, government, the media, the private sector, NGOs and international organisations. We work to raise awareness on safer use of the internet and digital devices to protect children and young people from internet addiction, online sexual abuse and exploitation, cyber-bullying, phishing, gaming addiction and to promote digital literacy.

Purpose

The Graphic Designer works with ChildSafeNet's communication team. The job description includes visualising and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. In order to develop visual stories, the Graphic Designer contributes original and creative ideas for graphics content development and collaborates with content writers to ensure that graphics designs are in line with the contents. The Graphic Designer regularly develops graphic designs for ChildSafeNet's website, social media pages and print materials, and shapes the visual aspects of websites, social media posts, books, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and more. 

Description of Duties

• Prepare and plan design concepts by gathering relevant information and materials in line with the organisational design style guide
• Illustrate concepts by ideating layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts using appropriate graphics design software
• Complete projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc., as required
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in using graphics design & digital publication software packages (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, Dreamweaver and MS Publisher)
• Experience in developing graphic designs for websites, social media pages and print media, desirable
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing, desirable
• Knowledge of video editing, desirable
• Creative mind and visual storytelling skills
• A creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design
• A good portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity

Personal Attributes

• A strong commitment to protection of children and young people 
• Willingness to learn and keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of cyber safety for children and young people  
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and critically, and outside-of-the box
• Creativity, flexibility and attention to detail
• Sound planning and organisational (including self-management and time-management) skills
• Excellent timely communication manner – online, telephone and face-to-face
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries
• Ability to take own initiatives and work as a part of the team in a multicultural environment
• Ability to plan assigned work, respond to tight deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and informants
• Sensitivity to gender, ethnicity and children and young people in difficult circumstances

Salary and Benefits

• Rs. 20,000 – 35,000 according to the skills and experience plus benefits as per the organisational rules