LOCATION: UK, Lebanon or Jordan

REPORTING TO: Head of Communications

ROLE TYPE: Full-time, fixed-term

CLOSING DATE: 18th Dec 2024

About Ark

ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future.

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability - and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change.

Learn more about our impact here: https://www.ark.international/impact

Purpose of the Role

The communications department is responsible for all of ARK's communication output, including the corporate side of the business and the company's projects. The purpose of this role is to take ownership of ARK's brand and visual identity, ensuring consistency and professionalism in how ARK visually represents itself. This role plays a critical role in designing and maintaining cohesive branding across all formal outputs, including documents, reports, PowerPoint decks, and templates. Designs produced are at the forefront of ARK's communications, reinforcing ARK's brand identity and enhancing the impact of its visual materials.

What You'll Be Doing

• Brand Ownership: Take full responsibility for the development, implementation, and management of ARK's visual identity across all platforms.
• Design Consistency: Create and maintain design templates, ensuring all internal and external documents align with ARK's brand guidelines.
• Document Design: Design visually appealing and professional reports, presentations, proposals, and other formal outputs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization to provide design support for projects, ensuring cohesive and high-quality visual content.
• Innovation: Continuously seek new ways to enhance ARK's visual identity through creative design solutions, ensuring the brand evolves while staying true to its core values.
• Asset Management: Organize and manage a library of design assets, templates, and brand resources to be used by the wider team.
• Visual Storytelling: Support the creation of infographics, charts, and visual content that simplifies complex information for different audiences.
• Feedback and Iteration: Be open to feedback and iterate on designs to meet the needs of various teams while maintaining high design standards.
  
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• A degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with PowerPoint and familiarity with document and presentation design
• Understanding of brand identity and the importance of maintaining a cohesive visual language.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for creativity and innovation, with an eye for clean, modern design.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of video editing software.
  
  
  

Competencies

• Communication - Good listening, writing, and speaking skills, setting out logical arguments clearly and adapting language and form of communication to meet the needs of different people/audiences.
• Teamwork - The ability to work effectively as part of a team, including the ability to collaborate, build relationships, and contribute to a positive team dynamic
• Commitment & Interest in the Topic - The openness to new ideas and the desire to continuously learn and develop new skills.
• Planning and Organising - The ability to develop clear, efficient and logical approaches to work.
• Adaptability - The willingness to accept changes and the ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Initiative and Proactivity - The ability to pre-empt problems and seize opportunities without waiting to be told to do so.
  
  
  

Benefits

Why join ARK?

• Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.
• Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.
• Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.
• Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.
  
  
  

Our People

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organizations, journalism and the private sector.

Smart: We think deeply about things. We're proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognize out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren't afraid to share our opinions, and we want to hear those of others too.

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the center of its development and stabilization work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.