DESCRIPTION

SEI is an independent international research institute, engaged in environment and development issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels for more than a quarter of a century. Our goal is to bring about change for sustainable development by bridging science and policy. We do this by providing integrated analysis that supports decision makers. SEI works from seven main locations, with additional offices linked to these. Project teams generally span locations. 

The Graphic/Digital Designer will develop graphics and data visualizations for the SERVIR-Mekong (https://servir.adpc.net/) project of the SEI Asia Centre and to meet the Centre’s various graphic design needs. The designer will work closely with SEI Asia's researchers and the SERVIR-Mekong team to develop materials that are visually attractive, clear and informative, and that can be deployed on multiple platforms.

SERVIR-Mekong applies geospatial data to support sustainable development planning. SERVIR-Mekong empowers decision-makers with tools, products, and services to act locally on climate-sensitive issues such as disasters, agriculture, water, ecosystems and land use. Leveraging advanced technology platforms and prioritizing a demand-driven approach to activities, the program is breaking new ground in using innovative approaches to help decision makers in the Lower Mekong Region better respond to a changing climate. 

The Graphic/Digital Designer works closely with researchers doing cutting-edge, highly policy-relevant work on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, sustainable resource management, and other crucial development issues in the region. The designer will have to liaise closely with colleagues in SERVIR-Mekong and report directly to the SEI Asia Communications Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Build and institutionalize the technical capacity of government decision makers and key civil society groups to integrate geospatial information into their decision-making, planning, and communication.
• Improve the sharing of user-tailored geospatial data, products and services.
• Develop new high quality user-tailored data, tools, applications, and models to address on-the ground priorities.
• SERVIR-Mekong hub strengthened as a regional provider of geospatial data, analyses, and capacity building services
• Work with the SERVIR-Mekong team to develop infographics, interactive data visualizations and other materials in easily understandable format, and deliver them for use in the SERVIR-Mekong website, on social media, and as needed, in presentations and print publications.
• Work with researchers and the Communications Coordinator to identify opportunities to develop visual materials for projects across SEI Asia, for use online, in presentations and in print.
• Prepare posters, flyers and invitations for events, brochures, website graphics, and other materials to support SERVIR-Mekong and other SEI projects, activities and events.
• Contribute to SEI Asia’s social media presence, by working with the Communications Coordinator to prepare shareable materials.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA degree in graphic design, illustration, digital design or related field.
• 5+ years’ professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with data visualization and with graphics explaining scientific concepts.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud and knowledge of at least basic HTML.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated ability to produce visually appealing, informative graphics
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well both independently and within a variety of teams, contexts and cultures.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong social media skills
• Fluency in one or more Asian languages
• Knowledge of environmental issues and groups in the region
• Experience working in international or cross-cultural environments

BENEFITS

Salary package including health insurance and provident fund commensurate with academic background and experience. SEI Asia offers an exciting and interesting opportunity to work alongside some of the region's leading researchers to bring genuine change to the world we live in.

Deadline: 23 March 2017