Consultant, Visual Design and Web Development - IFRC Solferino Academy

Organizational Context

The IFRC Solferino Academy aims to challenge and inspire the way people work, think, act and connect. It supports the IFRC network in transforming to be more fit for future and capable of thriving through the complex and dynamic changes occurring throughout the world in order to more effectively meet humanitarian and development challenges.

We do this in alignment with the transformation priorities of the IFRC Strategy 2030 and the IFRC Agenda for Renewal. The Academy is composed of three pillars: Leadership, a Think Tank and Innovation. While each of these areas is presented as distinct components, in reality all Solferino Academy initiatives address each of these three areas and are deeply interconnected. Our three areas of focus are;

We help leaders transform for the future We support leadership in all its forms to develop the capabilities and insights needed to lead transformation, adaptation and to build systems and cultures for change that can navigate uncertain futures.

We are a Think Tank for the IFRC Network We provide platforms for new thinking and approaches where National Societies can learn from others and strengthen their own strategies and transformation processes.

We catalyse and promote Innovation We develop initiatives that help promote innovation and the enabling environments necessary for it to thrive in our network.

The Global Visual Design Lead/Art Director Consultant will work within the IFRC Solferino Academy initiative and is remote-based.

The position is full time 5 days per week with a strong likelihood of extension but dependent on the final confirmation of additional funding, and it is home-based.

Job Purpose The consultant will lead in all development of digital products and tools to help the IFRC Solferino Academy to deliver the Locally led climate action summit in the week of the 16th September. This includes contributing to strategy and execution of a range of products to help attract engagement throughout the network for the summit. The intention is to develop highly engaging communication strategies and products that encourage people to apply for the innovation competition being held in conjunction with the summit, promote attendance and participation in the summit from the IFRC network and beyond, and support the development of a digital platform that hosts the summit. Visual design will be a strong component of this role.

The position will play a key role (alongside the IFRC Solferino Academy project lead) in designing and developing Network engagement strategies and approaches and in managing key communications approaches for the Summit, particularly those relating to the solferino academy tasks.

There will also be a need to edit and publish videos or design animations products for videos, shorts, gifs and other products for online use. The work also requires utilising and at times building a number of web and digital based tools to help provide channels for stakeholders of the IFRC network to contribute to the initiative, as well as some creative communications tools to help with driving broader engagement.

This is a consultancy to support the IFRC Solferino Academy teams to deliver high quality results in our communications for change efforts.

Job Duties And Responsibilities In collaboration with the IFRC Solferino Academy team, in particular communications colleagues and content leads, National Societies, IFRC colleagues and external partners such as Monash Universities;

Strategy

• Alongside key staff and managers, help design and develop communications and engagement strategies for the IFRC network, with a particular focus on highly creative and innovative strategies that deliver major engagement with key stakeholders and the locally led climate action summit.
• Liaise with and work in collaboration with key partner relationships who are focused on contributing to engagement strategies, design and tools, including but not limited to Mosaic at Monash University.
• Build project plans, deliverables and subsequently monitor and manage those plans ensuring that all activities are delivered on time and to agreed quality.
• Report regularly to the head of the solferino academy, communications coordinator and the project lead on any key issues emerging that can affect project deliverables.

Visual Design and Art Direction

• Design all visual design an…