Jobs at University Research Company (URC)

University Research Company (URC) is an international organization dedicated to improving this quality of health care, social services and health education with headquarters in Bethesda Maryland USA. URC is currently implementing a project called Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) funded by

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria mission. The program is designed to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and caregivers using quality improvement science methodology in Nigeria. URC ASSIST Nigeria office is currently soliciting for a talented and experienced Cartoon is visual Artist on a short-term basis to translate guidelines into cartoonist characters and develop a cartoon comic strip

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and suitability letter to the following email address: consultancyvacancies@urc-chs.com . Please indicate the position you are applying for on the subject line of the email. Note that URC will not provide travel allowance to attend an interview; candidates are expected to cover the cost of attending an interview in Abuja if short listed. CV should include daytime telephone number. email address, names and addresses of three referees with full contact details and daily consultancy expectations. Closing date is September 4,2013. Due to the large number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cartoonist/visual Artist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and draw cartoons that describes illustration on the written

quality improvement guidance

Develop easy to read guidance for orphans and vulnerable children

using cartoons

Develop personal ideas or read written material to develop ideas

from context

Discuss ideas with URC Chief of Party on cartoon sketches and

drawing and submit same for approval

Make changes and corrections as necessary and finish drawing

May develop and draw comic strips about URC work on the field

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Minimum of University degree in fine art, technical drawing or any other relevant discipline An advanced degree or professional certification preferred and an added advance

At least a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in cartoon work

with experience in translating written guidance into cartoon

characters Professional course or diplomas

Understanding of how to draw cartoons to tell a story Ability to sketch or draw, and a good eye for design Good communications skills

Fluency in both written and oral English required Creativity, originality and imagination Skills

Location: Not Specified

Experience: 10 year(s)

Course of Study: Not Specified

Required Grade:  Not Specified