Graphic designer

The Energy and Climate Sector of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Ukraine comprises various projects implemented on behalf of the German government to support Ukraine on its way to transforming into an energy-efficient country. Partners of the projects are Ukrainian ministries on the national level, local communities on the municipal level, and companies in private sector. There are 15 projects in the Cluster portfolio. In their operations, they are supported by a Communications Unit to guarantee the proper communication of projects’ goals and results. To strengthen the Communication team ahead of the growing projects portfolio GIZ is looking for a qualified professional to fill the position of PR and Communication Specialist. 

We are looking for a full-time Graphic designer with a firm grasp of political realities and sensitivity to support the implementation of communication strategies with the aim to drive change through offline and online channels, to dynamically communicate to target audiences our work, key messages, and achievements.

This position foreseen Ukraine-wide travels, in case necessary, under a business-as-usual scenario (i.e. when travel restrictions are lifted).

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, design and art-direct various digital and printed communication products for 15  programs in the Energy and Climate Cluster, including layout and graphic design for various communications assets and product packaging e.g. books and booklets, online and printed newsletters, brochures, flyers and leaflets, infographics, charts and graphs, presentations, etc.
• Create Power Point presentations, design infographics and optimize photos for social media channels
• Develop creative ideas and concepts for design and typesetting for draft and printable material in formats suitable to the topics, formats and target groups relevant to the Cluster
• Organize photoshoots, do the briefing of the photographers
• Oversee, coordinate and manage publishing production processes (assistance in printing house contracting and procurement processes, design and quality assurance before, during and after printing process, liaising with printing houses and providing technical support if needed)
• Determine requirements and applicable specifications on design style, format and timescales for product illustrations, logos, etc.
• Review final layouts, suggest improvements where required and prepare drafts for print
• Ensure compliance with relevant visibility guidelines of GIZ’s donors and closely coordinate with relevant units within GIZ
• Prepare contracts by doing market research and preparation or contractual documents
• Steer the work of an external graphic designer (briefing and quality check)   

Required qualifications, professional experience and personal competences:

• BA or graduate degree in arts, visual communications or in a related field
• At least five years of professional experience in a comparable position or in a PR/communications agency or other organisation with a record of published design materials – printed publications and visibility items as well as assets for use online
• Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design and art direction, including use of design software such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Applications
• Proven experience of graphic production – from initial design to published/printed product with knowledge of managing and controlling printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management
• Fluent written and spoken English and Ukrainian
• Proficient use of MS Office Package;
• Open-minded Team player with excellent intercultural competences;
• Strong organizational and planning competences;
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, often under tight deadlines;
• Experience with donor-funded international development projects and programmes is an asset

We offer:

• Official employment, salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible flexible and remote work (depending on projects’ needs up to 10 days a month within Ukrainian border).
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions:

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. Place of assignment is Kyiv. Starting as soon as possible. The contract duration will be 12 months with the possibility of prolongation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application:

We are looking forward to your application in English, comprising your CV and a Cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for the job to @email  until COB 06 April 2026, Monday. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title:

•  Surname Name_CV

•  Surname Name_Cover letter

By sending the application you give the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely according to GIZ data privacy regulations. You can familiarize yourself with these regulations by the link Data protection | GIZ