Graphic Designer-DC

Responsibilities	1. Background 1.1 Principle Aim SFCG would like a talented, socially-minded graphic designer to help develop attractive, professional, and easy-to-use brand collateral. Currently, SFCG’s research reports, program reports, proposals, and PowerPoint presentations have an uneven appearance. The contractor will be expected to develop Microsoft Word-based templates with a similar look and feel across each report type (and then extend this style to a PowerPoint presentation template). With 50 offices in 30 countries, SFCG has frequent recourse to online document sharing and collaboration. Therefore, we will also need these templates to function within the Google Docs environment. 1.2 Template Deliverables 1.2.1 Research Reports Evaluation reports are generally written midway through and at the end of a project. Evaluations are meant to measure the outputs and outcomes vis-à-vis the stated goals and objectives of the project. The intended audience for these reports include SFCG staff, donors, and beneficiaries. The intended result is for organizational learning, program learning, public accountability, and to contribute lessons learned to the larger peacebuilding community.            1.2.2 Program Reports Program Reports highlight the achievements and outcomes of projects. They are meant to read as a story and captivate potential funders and donors with photos, charts/graphs, and quotes from program beneficiaries.             1.2.3 Proposals Proposals tell donors what the project is. They lay out the goals and objectives while providing details of how the project will meet the intended goals. Proposals tend to be very text-heavy and require few visuals.             1.2.4 PowerPoint Presentation 1.1.     SCOPE OF WORK  2.1 Breakdown of  Contract  The consultant will be paid for work on one of these deliverables for a fee to be negotiated.  Upon review of this product, SFCG will decide whether or not to commission the consutlatn for the production of the other three templates. 2.2   Expected Outputs, Decision Points, and Timeline The consultant will meet with SFCG where they will be given examples of previous documents and discuss/confirm logistics. The contractor will be expected to develop mock-ups of a research report template to SFCG by December 3, 2012. Internal SFCG stakeholders will then review the product and contact the consultant by the end of November. During this call, if SFCG decides to commission the consultant to prepare the other items needed, SFCG will negotiate the fee for the three remaining templates. The template for an evaluation report, proposal report, and PowerPoint presentation to be delivered to SFCG by the end of December 2012.
Minimum Qualifications	1.     List of the Qualifications for the Position A master of Microsoft Word Close familiarity with the Google Docs/Drive environment. More than 5 years experience in Graphic Design. Experience developing user-friendly templates for use across different systems and cultures.
To Apply	To Apply: Please submit proposals/applications to Christopher White tocommunications@sfcg.org with the subject line heading: Graphic Designer.Please be sure to include salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting.   Position is open until filled. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for more details of our work.