African Dev Bank is Hiring Assistant Computer Graphics Designer

The African Development Bank Group - AfDB is a development bank established with the intention of promoting economic and social development in Africa. It is owned and funded by member governments of which Nigeria is a strong member, and has a public-interest mandate to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development.

Objectives
The main objectives of the Computer Graphics Designer in the Bank�s External Relations and Communication Unit (ERCU) are to draw up technical specifications, terms and requirements for the Bank�s promotional products and follow up tasks entrusted to photoengravers and printers.
This position is also aimed at giving visual expression to the Bank�s African multicultural dimension, through promotional products and publications.

Duties and responsibilities
The main duties of the Computer Graphics Designer are:

• Carry out typographic and graphic arrangement of texts, images and drawings (layouts).
  
• Conceive, process and digitize designs and documents using CAP software (illustrations, page make-up, picture touch-ups...).
  
• Edit and finalize graphics such as logos, illustrations, data charts.
  
• Use scanner to generate various images and black and white or color pictures and transform them using image processing software (photomontage).
  
• Perform or prepare his/her work for the printing process
  
• Monitor and control pre-press and printing quality.
  

This Position Does Not Afford International Privileges

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Bachelor Degree in Computer Graphic Design, Marketing, Visual Communications or relevant related fields
  
• Minimum of five (5) years� relevant practical experience, with mastery of the entire graphic chain as well as printing and processing skills;
  
• Proficiency with CAP tools is essential (Xpress, Illustrator and Photoshop in a Macintosh environment). Knowledge of PC environment would be an advantage.
  
• Able to prepare technical data packages using CAP skills; transmission of all technical elements to designated contractors, to allow for production up to standard.
  
• Excellent oral and writing skills in one of the two Bank working languages.
  
• General knowledge on African cultures:
  

Other attributes:

• Readily available and willing to assist; flexible concerning work hours.
  
• Prepared to accept work under pressure

Deadline: 6th November, 2009

Method of Application
Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: [email protected]) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank�s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.

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