Digital Production Associate at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

About the Role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Digital Production Associate to support GAIN Communications team in graphic and digital campaign and the production of visual content. This role will be on a fixed-term contract basis up to 3 years, subject to availability of funding. This position is open to GAIN’s country offices in Nairobi and New Delhi.

Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, you will be responsible for the production of compelling visual content that enhances GAIN’s work, engages our target audience, and supports our marketing efforts, in line with our branding guidelines. The postholder will create eye-catching graphics, videos, and other multimedia assets that align with GAIN’s goals and objectives.

This position requires a considerable amount of creative knowledge and teamwork, particularly since it covers a variety of projects and programmes across the organisation. The role requires a sound understanding of graphic design and technical skills in video and podcast editing are required.

You will collaborate with the GAIN Communications team in graphic and digital campaign planning, coordination, and implementation, as well as general communications support for the team when needed. The postholder will also coordinate and work with other focal points in other countries and programmes and lead on design matters.

Key Responsibilities include

• Creating visually appealing graphics for various digital and print materials, including but not limited to social media posts, website graphics, brochures, and presentations
• Developing and maintaining a consistent visual identity and style across all marketing collateral
• Collaborating with the communications team to translate ideas and concepts into creative design solutions
• Conceptualising storyboard, and script video content that effectively communicates GAIN’s message and objectives
• Responsible for video shooting and editing and utilising video editing software to enhance the quality and impact of videos, adding music, graphics, and animations when necessary
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and create multimedia content that may include animations, infographics, and interactive presentations
• Optimizing multimedia assets for various platforms and screen sizes to ensure a seamless user experience
• Organising and maintaining GAIN’s photo library for easy access to graphics and videos

About You

• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in graphic design, video production, and multimedia content creation. You will have proven track record of developing and maintaining a consistent visual identity for a brand or organization. You will have hands-on experience with conceptualizing, storyboarding, and scripting for video content.
• You will have strong understanding of brand compliance and experience adhering to strict branding guidelines and the knowledge of current design and video production trends and best practices.
• The ideal candidate will posess excellent communication and willing and able to work in a multicultural environment. Also, you will have strong creative and artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics. In addition to this, you will be proficiency in written and spoken English, candidates with working knowledge of French, Portuguese and additional languages relevant to GAIN offices will be an additional advantage.
• A higher education degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design or related field. You will possess proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro ) and proficiency with video editing software and demonstrated ability in creating multimedia content, including animations, infographics, and interactive presentations.