About the Program:

WRI and WRI Africa are looking for a consultant – junior graphic designer to join our creative team and produce a wide range of print and digital materials that will build your skills and work on real-world projects that matter for people, nature, and the planet.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to Creative- Global Director, you will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and will work with both the Global Creative Director and the Africa Director of Communications and Engagement, and Outreach design team to launch projects and then work with program staff to see those projects through completion. You will be able to work within our design workflow and be required to know Adobe’s Digital Publishing Suite. This position requires very fine attention to detail and an ability to juggle multiple high-profile projects at the same time. This is a contract role for the 6 months with the possibility of extension and conversion to a full-time role after the contract completion. This is subjected to your performance and availability of funds.

What will you do:

• Work within the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc)
• Create, lay out, and manage reports, issue briefs, brochures, and other print materials based on a templated system
• Build graphics for blogs, social media and printed materials
• Build and design presentations in PowerPoint

What will you need:

• Education: You have a completed bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Experience: You have 1- 3 yr of full-time professional experience
• Experience with Canva, Asana and Figma would be a bonus
• Ability to share creative and new ideas while being open to feedback on these suggestions
• Ability to work through multiple iterations of each project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals
• Flexibility and the ability to work under quick deadlines

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter by the date of 08 March 2025. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter in addition to your resume.

You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.