Communications and Design Specialist

Title: Communications and Design Specialist

Classification: IFA Project Officer

Employment: Permanent

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE - 38 hours per week, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Salary: $59,700 – $75,000

Reports to: Director, Communications

International Federation on Ageing (IFA)

The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is an international non-governmental organization with a membership base of NGOs, the corporate sector, academia, government, and individuals spanning 76 countries. The IFA has formal relations with the United Nations and the World Health Organization.

The IFA’s vision is ‘a world of healthy older people whose rights are both protected and respected.’ This is inspired through the goal of being the global point of connection of experts and expertise that help to shape and influence policy at all levels of government.

Fairness – We endorse the inalienable and inherent rights of all human beings. We work to ensure all older people are treated equitably, and give priority to those experiencing disadvantage.

Participation – We forge new ways to ensure older people are engaged in life through formal and informal social, cultural and economic activities.

The Communications and Design Specialist play a key role in shaping and amplifying the IFA’s voice through compelling visual storytelling. This position is responsible for designing and producing high-quality digital and print assets, creating engaging video content, and supporting the organization’s social media presence. As part of the communications team, the Specialist transforms complex ideas and impact stories into accessible, inspiring visuals that resonate with diverse audiences, including decision makers, partners, donors and community stakeholders.

• Develop creative concepts and design digital and print materials such as reports, infographics, toolkits, social media graphics, presentations, and event collateral.
• Skilled in Figma for UI/UX workflows and web design projects.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual communications, ensuring alignment with organizational identity and messaging.
• Support campaign and fundraising initiatives with eye‑catching, audience‑focused designs.

• Support in planning and editing short‑ and long‑form videos that highlight the organization’s programs, people, and impact.
• Create video content optimized for web and social media platforms, using storytelling techniques to connect emotionally with viewers.
• Manage post‑production elements, including graphics, sound, and captions, to deliver polished final products.

• Collaborate with Policy and Advocacy staff to translate data, stories, recommendations into compelling visual narratives.
• Develop infographics and multimedia that bring the organization’s mission and impact to life.
• Ensure storytelling reflects the voices, dignity, and agency of the communities served.

• Design creative content for social media platforms (e.g., Linked In, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) to grow engagement and visibility.
• Work with team members to align visual content with editorial calendars and campaign strategies.
• Draft and edit newsletters, announcements, and web copy that reflect the organization’s voice and tone.
• Track performance of visual assets across platforms to refine creative strategies.

• Support the Communications Director with project tracking, content scheduling, and internal communications.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for innovative outreach and engagement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, media production, marketing, or related field or combination of relevant experience and training.
• 3–5 years of experience in graphic design and multimedia content creation.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro/After Effects).
• Demonstrated skills in both print and digital design, with a portfolio showcasing prior work.
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