Organization: BIRD Lab, School of Public Health
Position: Graphic Designer
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Short-term Contract
Deadline: December 21, 2025
Duration of task: Three month
Number of Positions: Two
Organizational Background
The Behavioral Insight Research and Design (BIRD) Lab is hosted at Addis Ababa University, School of Public Health. BIRD Lab works in partnership with UNICEF and national stakeholders to generate behavioral evidence that informs policy and programme design.
With support from development partners, BIRD Lab implements research, communication, and capacity-building projects aimed at improving public health, education, and community engagement outcomes.
To support its communication and knowledge dissemination activities, BIRD Lab is seeking a qualified and creative Graphic Designer.
Job Summary and Key Responsibilities
The Graphic Designer will be responsible for the following tasks:
Design high-quality visual materials including posters, brochures, reports, infographics, social media graphics, and presentations.
Develop creative concepts aligned with project objectives and organizational branding.
Support the design of training materials, study reports, and promotional content.
Ensure consistency in layout, typography, color, and branding standards.
Collaborate closely with the project and communication teams to understand design needs.
Revise and improve designs based on feedback from supervisors and stakeholders.
Prepare final design files for print and digital publication.
Manage multiple design tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
Maintain organized archives of design files and project materials.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support other communication-related tasks.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, or related fields.
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in graphic design.
Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or equivalent tools.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and professional design work.
Good understanding of layout, typography, and branding principles.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to: birdlabeth@gmail.com
Applications must be submitted within seven (7) working days from the date of publication of this announcement.
Required Documents
Application letter
Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
Portfolio of previous design work (PDF or link)
Copies of academic certificates and relevant supporting documents
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
BIRD Lab, School of Public Health maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). All forms of SEA are incompatible with the norms, values, principles, and standards upheld by the School of Public Health.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse is the responsibility of everyone. All selected candidates must comply with BIRD Lab’s PSEA Policy and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate termination of the contract.