QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Job specific technical Skills

· This role will be based in Qatar for a period of 1 year (extendable) supporting a major Ministry of Defense transformation programme.

· The central purpose of the role is to provide specialist advice on Graphic Design in support of Project DSC and the new organization. This is a project focused on generating a communications capability (strategic communications; information operations; media operations and psychological operations).

· This role is responsible for generating a Graphic Design capability within the new organization that communicates concepts and ideas and messages visually and captures the attention of the intended audience.

· Lead on creating a wide range of products and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet the QAF’s strategic communication objectives.

· Shape and build stakeholder engagement so that the Graphic Design section collaborates closely with staff functions within the organization and, when established, with clients across other Directorates.

· Support the drafting of doctrine to support Media Operations/ Public Affairs in the new organization.

· Support the organizational design, including the underpinning processes and procedures, of the Public Affairs/Media operations function.

· Support the design and build of a ‘Creative Hub’, including the creation of internal databases for designs, photography and video.

· Support recruitment to the Graphic Design function.

· Providing support to the creation of training delivery pathways and in due course assisting with the delivery of the training solutions with specialist advice on Graphic Design.

· Coaching and mentoring of project team members and for those recruited to staff the new organization in Graphic Design.

Education and Certification requirements

· BA/BSc in related discipline

· Professional media qualifications

· Programme/ Project management qualifications.

Years of experience requirements

· 5+ years relevant experience in graphic design and in the use of design software (e.g. Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

· Expert knowledge of current design software and skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable.

· A thorough understanding of branding and marketing, with the skill to find the right style and layout for each project.

· Experience of change / transformation programmes including drafting policy and working practices.

· Experience in the Middle East working with international media teams is preferable.

· Experience of training design, planning and delivery is desirable.

· Experience of coaching/ mentoring is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Environment

Office environment in Doha Qatar, with the possibility of hybrid working depending on the lifecycle and demands of the project.

Regular visits to customer sites.

International travel may be required.