Graphic Design & Video Production Specialist

About the role

Cuso International, through its SHARE project and partner Rejoice Africa, is offering a 5-month volunteer placement in Addis Ababa starting January 2027. The volunteer works with the organization's leadership, communications and program teams to turn its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan into compelling visuals and digital content, and to build sustainable media production systems. The role is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only, with fluent English required.

Key responsibilities

• Create a professional suite of branded templates for social media, presentations, reports, newsletters, event promotions and partner communications.
• Produce five testimonial documentary videos showcasing program impact through ethical, participant-centered storytelling.
• Redesign selected Young Leaders Development training materials to improve visual appeal, engagement and accessibility.
• Deliver coaching and training for staff and volunteers on graphic design, video editing, visual storytelling and content creation.
• Establish media production systems including content planning workflows, approval processes, asset management and publishing guidelines.
• Create communication assets such as organization profiles, impact reports, donor materials, presentations, event graphics and promotional videos.
• Review current communication channels and recommend ways to improve engagement, accessibility and digital performance.

Required profile

• Degree, diploma, certification or equivalent experience in graphic design, multimedia production, digital media, communications, film production, marketing, visual arts or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showing graphic design, video production, branding and digital storytelling projects.
• Demonstrated experience creating professional templates and communication materials, and producing and editing video content such as documentaries and social media clips.
• Proven ability to train, mentor or coach others and to build practical systems and workflows.

Required skills

• Video editing with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or CapCut.
• Graphic design and branding.

What we offer

• Monthly living allowance and accommodation.
• Health insurance, including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication.
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs.
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training, ongoing local support and access to the Employee Assistance Program.