Regional Visual Design Officer
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Not specified
fulltime
Posted 3 hours ago
Job Description
Job Summary
The Central and Western Africa Regional Visual Design Officer is responsible for visually communicating the agency’s mission and impact, helping to engage donors, partners, and the public. The Regional Visual Design Officer designs and creates compelling communications materials that are in line with CRS program quality principles and visibility standards, donor requirements, and good practices. S/he ensures Country Programs’ compliance with CRS branding and marking requirements, as well as donor and partner branding. S/he regularly works on internal and external visual communications materials and develops both digital and print formats.
The Central and Western Africa Regional Visual Design Officer is responsible for visually communicating the agency’s mission and impact, helping to engage donors, partners, and the public. The Regional Visual Design Officer designs and creates compelling communications materials that are in line with CRS program quality principles and visibility standards, donor requirements, and good practices. S/he ensures Country Programs’ compliance with CRS branding and marking requirements, as well as donor and partner branding. S/he regularly works on internal and external visual communications materials and develops both digital and print formats.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-25T17:00:00+00:00
This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate may be based in any country within the CRS Central and West Africa Regional Office (CWARO), including Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea‑Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Togo.
Role and Key Responsibilities
- Creating and designing communication materials in consultation with Country Program needs.
- Managing the design and the production of all communications and marketing materials under the direction of the Deputy Regional Director and Regional Communications Officer, and in conjunction with program teams, adhering to planned production schedules and approved estimated costs.
- Creating various marketing materials such as factsheets, booklets, annual reports, flyers, event materials, posters, banners, etc., and creating visual content for platforms like Facebook, X, and the CRS website.
- Working with datasets to create visually appealing infographics and other data visualization products.
- Customizing the format and design of various documents (such as PPT presentations, strategies, technical reports, etc.) to align with CRS' branding guidelines.
- Developing archived photos into multimedia products, and reviewing and updating existing documents for design and branding consistency.
- Upholding design quality standards and maintaining consistent branding across all materials.
Required Languages: Proficient in communication and writing in English and French
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of design
- Working knowledge of print, web, and social media design.
- Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.
- Ability to accept and incorporate constructive criticism.
- Strong listening skills and logical thinking abilities.
- Adaptability to evolving design trends.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Accountability and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Understanding of / previous experience in the humanitarian and development sectors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in journalism/communications preferred
- Knowledge of basic video editing is a strong plus
- Advanced document design experience a plus
- Experience in speechwriting is strongly preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or other graphics-related degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in design, layout, and data visualization production
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator, etc.), as well as Canva
Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS' work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignCanvaData VisualizationGraphic DesignTime ManagementAttention to Detail
About the Company
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
NGO / Non Profit
1k-10k Founded 1943
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. We alleviate suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, belief or nationality.
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 200 million people in 95 countries on five continents.
For over 80 years, our mission has been to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic social teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Although our mission is rooted in the Catholic faith, our operations serve people based solely on need, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering people of the world.
CRS is motivated by the example of Jesus Christ to ease suffering, provide development assistance, and foster charity and justice. We are committed to a set of Guiding Principles and hold ourselves accountable to each other for them.
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 200 million people in 95 countries on five continents.
For over 80 years, our mission has been to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic social teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Although our mission is rooted in the Catholic faith, our operations serve people based solely on need, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering people of the world.
CRS is motivated by the example of Jesus Christ to ease suffering, provide development assistance, and foster charity and justice. We are committed to a set of Guiding Principles and hold ourselves accountable to each other for them.
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