Moses Ako
Graphic Designer and
Web Designer/developer
Profile
Moses Ako
Graphic Designer/ Web designer/developer
As a Professional Graphic Designer, I bridge the gap between technical data and visual storytelling . My tenure as a Senior Graphic Designer at UNEP and PACJA saw the successful delivery of major global campaign assets for COP summits, significantly increasing engagement across 51 national platforms. I am motivated by the power of design to influence policy, bringing a “Power Stack” of UI/UX, data visualization, and advanced software mastery to every project. I’ve spearheaded the visual strategy for continental climate advocacy, transforming dense policy data into high-impact narratives for a network of over 1,000 organizations. I am driven by the challenge of making “complex” look “simple,” utilizing my rare blend of coding logic and aesthetic precision to dominate the digital advocacy space.
Resume
Resume
Education
Kenyatta University
BSc, Computer Science
1999 -2003
Graduated with top honors, specializing in Web Dev and Data Analysis
Employment
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Africa Office
Senior Graphics Designer/ Communications Officer
August 2007 — December 2022
- Graphics design and desktop publishing
- Designed and brand presentations for use by UNEP staff members.
- To provide graphics support to web developers in creation and redesign of websites Support Division’s communication effort
- Designed quality and creative designs for social media use.
- Coordinated and brand UNEP events
- Provided overall coordination climate change websites, amongst other
- Coordinated Climate Change communication work in Africa
- Overall coordination of the Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly (EBAFOSA) Website and support to countries
- IT Support and Technical Input and backup support
- Social Media support for UNEP climate change activities in Africa
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Nairobi
Senior Graphics designer / Graphics Lead
January 2023 — December 2025
- Visual Storytelling for Advocacy: Created high-impact infographics and data visualizations that simplify complex climate reports (e.g., IPCC findings or African-specific climate data) for policymakers, grassroots activists, and the general public.
- Brand Stewardship: Maintaining and evolving the PACJA visual identity. supported all 54 national platforms to adhere to brand guidelines and designing templates for the alliance’s diverse membership.
- Campaign Design: Leading the creative direction for major continental and global campaigns, such as those surrounding COP summits (like the COP30 Belem newsletter), the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice , and the ACCER Awards .
- Multimedia & Digital Engagement: Developed motion graphics, short-form videos, and social media assets that resonate with the African youth demographic.
- Publication Design: Designed and published layouts and designs of PACJA’s flagship publications, including annual reports, policy briefs, and research papers, ensuring they are professional, accessible, and culturally relevant.
- Strategic Collaboration: Worked closely with the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project team to produce visibility materials (banners, merchandise, and digital toolkits) for regional climate strikes and forums.
- Mentorship: As a senior designer, I guided junior designers and other staff in ensuring all creative output meets the high standards required for international diplomacy and grassroots mobilization.
Recognition
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
Level 3
2012
Adobe certification on graphic design for
- Adobe photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe indesign
- Adobe premiere
Programming Skills
Designer Skills
Language Skills
Portfolio
Portfolio
Testimonials
Testimonials
Working with Moses Ako for the past 8 years at UNEP has been an absolute privilege. Moses is an exceptionally creative graphic designer who possesses the rare talent of turning simple words…
Over our time working together at PACJA, Moses completely transformed the visibility of our projects and initiatives, elevating our advocacy work with his striking and purposeful designs. He is a remarkably talented…
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