The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, AuSAID and JSDF has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including support to livelihood activities at the Kum ban and Village levels.
Following on the scaling up of the deepen community driven development in 5 pilot districts to 15 districts within the cycle 13, the PRF would request to review design and draw pictures related to the Community Driven Development approach and principles.Therefore, the project is now seeking for a Short term Graphic Designer IEC Materials, in order to respond the purposes and objectives of the project.
Specifically, the objectives are:
- · To develop an attractive, clear illustrations/visualization types, suitable for conveying information and representing ideas so that the target groups can easily understand and improve their knowledge based on these communication tools.
- · Visualize PRF processes, mechanisms, principles, etc. in a way that reinforces the ‘spirit’ of the PRF‘s pro-poor and community empowerment approach including mission, vision, and principles.
- · Prepare the visualization of IEC materials relevant to CDD pictures in the Lao context.
- · Revise/re-draws and finalize all visuals of CDD pictures produced by the Designer after field testing from PRF Staff.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Excellent in knowledge of the relevant design and desktop publishing skills and software such as Page Maker, Photo Shop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, In Design
- Extensive publications layout and design experience
- Experiences with projects using participatory approach is an asset
- Knowledge of development issues and understanding of rural social and cultures of Lao PDR is an asset
- Experience in Graphic design, Illustration and visualization skills
- Creative and conceptualization skills
- Ability to grasp ideas quickly, thinks creatively, take initiative and be innovative
- Fluent in English
- · Flexible times and friendship personalities is an asset
The detailed job descriptions can be download on attached file or at PRF office
All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (2) a detailed CV with one (3x4) photo and (3) supporting documents (certificate of the most recent employment, certificates of qualification/graduation, a list of at least three referees, etc) to the HR Officer,Poverty Reduction Fund, Government’s Office, building 501, Sisavathtai Village, Chanthabouly District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Fax: 021 261481, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org and Khemphone@prflaos.org . Please be noted that all submitted documents will not be returned
Deadline for applications: April 3, 2015
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further discussion
