Graphic Designer--USAID

Graphic Designer
Washington, DC/Remote

There is an opening for a Graphic Designer in Washington, DC/Remote. 5+ years’ experience required. Salary range: Up to $635 daily depending on salary history; Open period: December 17 - 23, 2013; Performance dates: On/about January 6, 2014 to March 28, 2014 [Approximately 15-20 days, not necessarily consecutive]; Duty locations: Washington, DC/Remote; Position number: 20034.

Background: Every year, Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, releases an Annual Letter to showcase the Agency’s progress over the past year and discuss priorities for the coming year. Published online and in print, the Annual Letter is distributed to USAID Missions around the world, as well as key stakeholders in the U.S. Government and across the development community. It represents a unique opportunity to share USAID’s vision with a broad audience in a creative and transparent way.

Dr. Shah serves as the 16th Administrator of USAID and leads the efforts of more than 10,000 professionals in 80 missions around the world. He spearheads President Barack Obama’s landmark Feed the Future food security initiative, as well as global efforts to help end preventable child death, expand access to power, and help vulnerable communities build resilience to recurrent disasters. Taken together, these efforts have formed the foundation of a new model of development that brings high-impact partnerships and cutting-edge innovations to bear against the greatest challenges of our time.

Scope of Work: Work closely with the Administrator’s speechwriting team through regular meetings and phone calls to identify a creative and engaging design for the Annual Letter that is appropriate for print and online publication. Design the letter. This will include finding appropriate photography, creating relevant graphs from available data, and employing web tools to showcase the publication online. Arrange printing of the publication, including finding and meeting with representatives from the printer in coordination with Administrator’s speechwriting team and ensuring design and paper quality.

Deliverables: The contractor will be responsible for the following activities: Designing an Annual Letter of 5,000-6,000 words in length with color photography and graphics. Arranging and paying for the publication’s printing, which will be reimbursed by USAID. This includes finding and meeting with representatives from the printer in coordination with Administrator’s speechwriting team and ensuring design and paper quality. Facilitating publication on the website, including choosing appropriate web tools in coordination with USAID’s website team. Making last-minute text and design edits at the direction of the Administrator’s speechwriting team.

QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are preferred: Five years of experiences working in graphic design and familiarity with production of print and online publications. Experience producing publications for international development organizations. Demonstrated capability to think creatively and work independently. Strong attention to detail.

Required Application Materials: The following application materials must accompany applications: CV, Two design samples that include both print and online versions.

TO APPLY: Write Position #20034 on the subject line. Please submit a CV and cover letter summarizing relevant expertise and experience and qualification, and all other required documents listed above to Consulting@usaid.gov. Please also include your salary history utilizing Form AID 1420-17 as part of your application. The form can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.