Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)
Associate Corporate Content Designer
Nairobi
Posted 21 February, 2026
Deadline 07 March, 2026
Advertising, Arts and MediaFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
About the Role
ACLED is seeking an Associate Corporate Content Designer to create high-impact visual marketing materials and digital content that demonstrates the value of ACLED's conflict data to corporate audiences and business decision-makers. This remote role involves designing multimedia content, managing marketing operations, and ensuring brand consistency across various digital platforms. The designer will translate complex data into actionable business intelligence through polished visual narratives.
Responsibilities
Visual Marketing Content Creation & Design
Create marketing materials that demonstrate why ACLED's products are a must-have for business decision-makers.
Design social media carousels and infographics that translate conflict data into actionable business intelligence.
Produce polished multimedia content (video tutorials, slide decks, one-pagers, client briefing templates) tailored for corporate audiences.
Develop compelling visual narratives that demonstrate return on investment, risk mitigation value, and competitive advantage.
Design newsletter templates for diverse stakeholder segments (executives, analysts, policymakers) that align with written content from the Marketing Communications team.
Build reusable design systems and templates that maintain brand consistency while enabling rapid content production.
Digital & Web Design
Design landing pages and web sections showcasing ACLED tools to specific audiences (mining sector, financial services, insurance, strategic risk sectors).
Collaborate with the web team to create visually compelling, conversion-optimized user journeys.
Audit and refine website visuals to eliminate friction points and clarify value propositions.
Ensure visual accessibility and responsiveness across devices.
Ensure content and ACLED’s website, media, and social media content is optimized for SEO and GEO.
Marketing Operations & Asset Management
Create email marketing templates for other teams to use.
Send out marketing email campaigns.
Ensure lists are updated in Salesforce in collaboration with the Access and Revenue teams.
Maintain visual asset libraries and ensure brand consistency across all channels.
Track engagement metrics and optimize visual content based on performance data.
Coordinate with the External Affairs and Sales teams to align visual messaging across channels.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: BA/BSc/HND in Design, Media, Communications, or a related field.
Design Tools: Professional proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), or equivalent.
Portfolio: A portfolio demonstrating previous work tailored for corporate or professional audiences is mandatory.
B2B Experience: Demonstrated ability to create executive-level presentations and B2B marketing collateral.
Design Fundamentals: Strong visual storytelling skills, including a deep understanding of hierarchy, whitespace, color theory, and how design serves content.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the ACLED application portal at acleddata.bamboohr.com.
