Web and Graphics Designer

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is an Independent Electoral Management Body established in terms of Section 238 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Its major function is to manage and conduct elections to the offices of President, Parliament and Local Authorities, and Referendums, and all related electoral processes in accordance with the laws of Zimbabwe and international best practice.

The Commission wishes to recruit professionals of high integrity with good communication and decision-making skills, and sound knowledge of electoral democracy to fill the vacancy of Web and Graphics Designer that has arisen in the institution.

REPORTS TO : Deputy Director -Public Relations

STATION : Head Office

GRADE : 8

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Designing in-house magazines, diaries, business cards, calendars, pamphlets, newsletter and promotional materials
• Designing, developing and maintaining an interactive ZEC website;
• Timeous posting of electoral information on the website;
• Fool-proof encryption of passwords and securing the website;
• Providing graphics designing expertise;
• Providing any other support as may be required and expected by the Commission.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or degree in Computer Science/ information technology with Web development component.
• Graphics Designing qualification and experience.
• Ability to develop and customise a functional website
• Proficiency in PHP, Drupal, HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL data base, jQuery and Word Press, After effects, Adobe illustrator, Adobe InDesign (Desk top publishing), Adobe Dimension, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing