Graphic Designer, Desktop Publishing Consultant

CIFOR-ICRAF

. Produce visually engaging, accurate and brand-compliant designs and layouts for digital and print knowledge products, reports and information materials .

Posted 11/10/2026contractRemote • Sri LankaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graphic design and desktop publishing, with a strong ability to produce print-ready and web-ready files while adhering to branding guidelines and digital accessibility standards. Proficient in managing multiple projects and ensuring quality control throughout the design process.

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Graphic DesignDesktop PublishingDigital AccessibilityInDesignIllustrator

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Hard Skills

Print-Ready FilesWeb-Ready FilesTypesetting SinhalaTypesetting TamilVideo EditingSubtitlingMotion GraphicsPre-Press RequirementsQuality ReviewProject Management

Soft Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentFeedback IncorporationDeadline ManagementConfidentiality MaintenanceCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteTask TrackerBrand and Style KitAccessible PDFs

Industry Keywords

ICRAF BrandingLandscape AllianceGCFMoALLIWCAG 2.1 AAPDF/UA Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce visually engaging, accurate and brand-compliant designs and layouts for digital and print knowledge products, reports and information materials
Lay out long-form and short-form knowledge products, including technical reports, policy and practice briefs, manuals, training guides, factsheets, case studies, newsletters and annual and progress reports
Design brochures, flyers, posters, roll-up banners, backdrops, signage, certificates, event materials, presentation templates and social media and web graphics
Convert data, maps, results frameworks, value-chain and process diagrams into clear, accurate and accessible graphics
Produce tagged accessible PDFs and web-optimised files
Maintain reusable templates, a simple brand and style kit, and a coherent visual identity
Prepare print-ready files, check proofs, and advise on paper, finishing and file specifications
Organise and hand over source files, packaged fonts, links, images, credits and licence details
Propose creative concepts, incorporate consolidated feedback and manage multiple concurrent projects
Confirm acceptance and feasibility of each task-order deadline within one working day
Maintain a shared task tracker reviewed weekly or fortnightly with the supervisor
Submit a completion report and full set of final files, source files, templates and asset register
Ensure materials undergo quality review by the COE team in Bogor before final release
Communicate or share ICRAF-transferred or derived materials only with the nominated ICRAF staff member

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in graphic design and desktop publishing
Ability to produce print-ready and web-ready files with editable source files
Ability to apply ICRAF, Landscape Alliance, GCF and MoALLI branding, logos, acknowledgements and disclaimers correctly
Knowledge of digital accessibility, including WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA principles
Ability to typeset Sinhala and Tamil using correct Unicode fonts
Ability to perform basic video editing, subtitling and animated social media or motion graphics work
Knowledge of pre-press requirements, including colour mode, resolution, bleed and crop marks
Ability to use licensed or original images, fonts and icons and record licence details
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality of ICRAF materials and data
Ability to use relevant design software, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Must disclose and verify any AI-assisted content or imagery and must not enter confidential or personal Project information into public generative AI tools without prior written approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consultancy engagement with fees agreed per task order using unit rates in the Consultant’s financial proposal
Up to three (3) rounds of consolidated feedback included within the agreed fee
Electronic submission; no hard copies required