Job Purpose:
The Graphic Design Officer will design and develop visual communication materials to support PSEA awareness, prevention, reporting mechanisms, and community engagement activities. The officer will ensure that all materials are clear, culturally sensitive, accessible, and compliant with IMC and donor visibility requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Graphic Design Officer will be responsible but not limited to the following activities:
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design PSEA awareness materials, including posters, brochures, banners, leaflets, infographics, and other communication products.
- Develop visual materials explaining prohibited conduct, safe reporting channels, complaint mechanisms, and available support services.
- Prepare materials in relevant local languages, particularly Dari and Pashto, in coordination with the project team.
- Ensure that designs are culturally appropriate, respectful, disability-comprehensive, and understandable to diverse community members.
- Coordinate with the PSEA/Protection team to ensure technical accuracy and consistency with approved messages.
- Incorporate feedback from the project team and finalize materials within agreed deadlines.
- Prepare print-ready files and editable source files for future use by IMC.
- Ensure appropriate use of IMC branding, UNFPA acknowledgment, and FCDO visibility requirements, subject to approval.
- Maintain organized records of approved designs and submit completed materials to the designated supervisor.
Protect confidential information and ensure that all communication materials respect safeguarding, confidentiality, and the dignity of affected populations.
Expected Deliverables
The Graphic Design Officer will be expected to deliver the following during the two-month assignment:
- A set of approved PSEA awareness posters and leaflets.
- Visual materials explaining safe reporting and complaints mechanisms.
- Relevant banners, infographics, and other communication products as requested and agreed with the project team.
- Final materials in the required languages and formats, including print-ready and digital versions.
- Editable design files and an organized electronic archive of all approved products.
Reporting and Coordination
The officer will report to the Project Manager and Communication Manager, while coordinating with relevant program and M/E staff to ensure all materials are technically accurate, approved, and delivered on time.
Security and Conduct
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies
• Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing initiatives with appropriate stakeholders
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all psychosocial support (PSS) staff/volunteers/partners
• Exemplify core principles of PSS programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of equal treatment regardless of sex
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Organizational Responsibilities:
Safeguarding
It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly crisis-affected and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.
Policy Adherence
· Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
· Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps
As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships.
International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve.
As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.
