🎨 Graphic Design Analyst

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
📍 Kigali, Rwanda
🕒 Full-time | 1-Year Contract
📅 Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

🌍 About AIMS: Transforming Africa Through Science

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence dedicated to postgraduate education, research, and public engagement in mathematical sciences and STEM.

Founded in 2003 in Cape Town, AIMS has expanded across the continent with centres in:

• 🇿🇦 South Africa

• 🇸🇳 Senegal

• 🇬🇭 Ghana

• 🇨🇲 Cameroon

• 🇷🇼 Rwanda (2 Centres)

Each year, AIMS trains Africa’s brightest young minds—preparing future leaders for academia, government, and industry through world-class education delivered by international faculty.

✨ About the Role

Graphic Design Analyst (Kigali)

Based at the AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) and reporting to the Communications Manager – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the Graphic Design Analyst will play a key role in shaping AIMS’ visual storytelling.

You will create engaging visual content—from static graphics to motion design and video—supporting programs that drive scientific innovation and youth empowerment across Africa.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Visual Content Creation

• Design high-impact graphics, illustrations, and layouts

• Produce motion graphics and edited videos for digital platforms

• Create content for:

  • Social media

  • Events & conferences

  • Promotional campaigns

  • Reports & presentations

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with program teams to understand objectives

• Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals

• Offer creative input to strengthen AIMS’ communication strategy

Brand & Asset Management

• Ensure brand consistency across all visual materials

• Maintain and organize the digital asset library

• Support multiple departments with timely, high-quality designs

Planning & Execution

• Coordinate with the Communications Manager on schedules and deadlines

• Manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment

🧠 Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Recently completed degree in:

  • Communication

  • Graphic Design

  • Multimedia

  • or related field

• Portfolio showcasing graphic design, motion graphics, or video work

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in:

  • Canva

  • Adobe Creative Suite:

    • Illustrator

    • Photoshop

    • Premiere Pro

    • After Effects

• Solid understanding of:

  • Design principles

  • Typography

  • Visual storytelling

Personal Attributes

• Creative, detail-oriented, and well organized

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks

• Strong alignment with AIMS’ mission and values

🌱 Why Join AIMS?

• Contribute to Africa’s scientific and educational transformation

• Work in a diverse, international, and mission-driven environment

• Build your creative career in a high-impact STEM organization

• Gain exposure to global programs and partnerships

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• 📄 Detailed CV

• ✉️ Letter of motivation (including salary expectations)

📧 Send applications to: application@aimsric.org
📌 Email subject: Graphic Design Analyst

🗓 Deadline: January 15, 2026

⚠️ If no feedback is received within five (5) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer

AIMS Research & Innovation Centre is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.aimsric.org/