Graphics Design Consultant – Training Manuals

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), implementing the PlayMatters 3.0 education initiative in Uganda, is seeking a Graphic Design and Layout Consultant to update seven existing training and support manuals. The work updates the design, layout and formatting of educator and community leader training resources so they are print-ready and digitally usable, with visual consistency and the PlayMatters branding.

Key responsibilities

• Incorporate all content revisions, additions and deletions into the seven manuals, keeping the established visual identity and design.
• Reformat or recreate tables, diagrams, illustrations, text boxes and other graphical elements, and ensure consistent typography, headings, spacing, page numbering, headers and footers.
• Update covers and internal design elements to reflect PlayMatters branding and indicate "Second Edition, October 2026".
• Review the drafts for layout inconsistencies, text overflow, broken tables, misaligned graphics and pagination errors, then incorporate feedback from the technical and communications teams.
• Deliver final print-ready and digital versions, along with editable source files.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of graphic design experience.
• Demonstrated experience in publication layout and desktop publishing, including print-ready training manuals or educational materials.
• Experience with development, education or NGO publications is an advantage.
• Strong English writing skills and attention to detail; confidentiality is required.

Required skills

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro, or similar applications.
• Ability to apply branding guidelines consistently and prepare accessible, print-ready files.

The assignment is completed within the working days after contract signing. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert closes on 30 October 2026.