National Consultant – Graphic Designer at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Consultant – Graphic Designer

Location: Kano

Background

• Malaria Consortium is one of the world's leading non-profit organizations dedicated to improving health and saving lives in communities affected by malaria and related inequities in Africa and Southeast Asia.
• The Organization works with communities, government and non-government agencies, academic institutions, and local and international organizations, to deliver scalable, locally led solutions grounded in research and evidence to strengthen health systems, inform policy, and drive sustainable impact through strategic partnerships and organizational excellence.
• Malaria is an urgent health priority in Nigeria, the leading cause of under-five (U5) & maternal deaths, and the second leading cause of all-age mortality. Furthermore, reported cases, which are already the highest in the world, are on the rise, suggesting that beyond an expansion of testing and reporting, the malaria burden might be getting worse.
• Achieving further reductions in malaria will require a more nuanced approach that better responds to the considerable sub- national heterogeneity of malaria in Nigeria to target and tailor available resources to where they can have the greatest impact.
• A careful operational planning step will be required to convert states’ strategic visions into a detailed workplan, while improved monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and enhanced data visibility will be required to ensure high fidelity implementation and accountability against it.
• Malaria Consortium is a sub-recipient of a grant of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with the overarching goal of reduction of malaria burden in Nigeria by supporting and building capacity for sub-national data-driven planning and tailored implementation of malaria programs, through a structured and health systems approach while building out stronger state malaria programs that are positioned to adopt and adapt new malaria tools and create a model for scale-up elsewhere in the country.

Purpose of Assignment

• The purpose of the terms of reference (TOR) is to support the generation of subnational health systems evidence to inform planning for malaria in Kano state to strengthen the tailoring of specific malaria interventions and optimize their implementation in the specific health systems context in Kano.

Scope

• The scope of technical assistance involves the development of key LGA malaria operational planning tools and guides which will be used in supporting stakeholders to develop LGA malaria operational plan in alignment with the WHO Reference manual on sub-national tailoring of malaria strategies and interventions1 and malaria intervention mixes recommended for different LGAs in Kano state.
• The TA will also review the developed tool with the state stakeholders before finalization. The underlisted consultants would be required for this TA:

Methodology

• The human-centered design/co-creation methodology will be used in the development of the LGA operational planning tools and guides.
• Desk review will initially be undertaken to better understand available published and grey literature (WHO Reference manual on sub-national tailoring of malaria strategies and interventions1 etc) and it would guide in drafting the LGA operational planning tools in conjunction with WHO malaria stratification for Nigeria.
• More importantly, the consultants will be working closely with relevant government stakeholders (national, state and LGA) to jointly develop the LGA Operational planning tools and guides.
• This would ensure adherence with government planning process, increase acceptance and sustainability with respect to the use of the tools and guides.
• The finalized tools and guides will be used to undertake LGA Operational planning & effective implementation of malaria interventions.

National Consultant (Graphic Designer)

• The Graphic designer will support the production of high-quality visual materials for all the LGA operational tools and guides.
• The objective is to design attractive, professional, consistent, context appropriate and technically accurate visual materials that effectively communicate key messages to intended audience.
• The Graphic designer will work with all the Regional Planning Consultants under the leadership and guidance of the Regional Malaria Expert and Project team.

Specific Tasks

• Design graphics, infographics, charts, visual summaries etc and produce layouts for all LGA Operational Planning tools and guides.
• Translate raw data and text into visually engaging communication assets.
• Ensure consistency with branding guidelines, fonts, colour codes, and organizational styles.
• Coordinate with editor, communication teams, and subject-matter experts to ensure correctness.
• Prepare files for press-quality printing and web optimisation.
• Revise and update graphics on feedback.
• Deliver multiple versions and file types (PNG, JPEG, PDF, AI, PSD, SVG, etc.) as required.

Deliverables:

• Graphic or visual presentation of all the LGA Operational planning tools and guides
  • Final design files in editable and print-ready formats.
  • Infographics and visual data summaries.
  • Templates for future use (optional).
  • Press-optimized print files and web-optimized files.
• Consultancy report.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Masters’ Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field is required.
• Have at least 10 years proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects.
• Demonstrate extensive experience of working with Ministries of Health, SMEP, SPHCDA and/or other government sectors and partners.
• Have experience working with Malaria Consortium will be an added advantage
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, team player but also able to work independently.
• Meets tight deadlines and able to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 before 5:00pm.