Jacques Zahles

Jacques ZAHLES Ballot paper expert and security printing specialist Graphic designer and cartoonist specializing in elections and education [email protected] International Consultant, senior expert FIELD OF EXPERTISE • Ballot papers and security printing – Graphic design of sensitive electoral materials – Security features and anti-fraud measures – Incorporation of electoral data from database into templates – Development of technical specifications for tenders – Assessment of printing companies technical capacities – Participation in selection committees of printing companies – Production planning – Synergy between electoral commissions and printers – Implementation of quality control mechanisms – Monitoring of production (printing, finishing, packing, transport). • Sensitization and voter information campaigns, training materials – Development of visual communication strategies – Design, cartoons and illustrations intended also for a low-to-nil literacy rate target group and voters with disabilities – Type of products developed: cartoons, comic strips, illustrations, photos, posters, billboards, brochures, leaflets, flyers, flipcharts, training manuals, etc. • INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCIES in the field of ELECTIONS Titles : Ballot paper expert, security printing specialist, electoral graphic designer and cartoonist 2016-2015 – HAITI / UNDP 2015 – SENEGAL / KAS 2015 – BURUNDI / UNDP 2015-2014 – TUNISIA / UNDP 2014 – IRAK / UN 2013 – NEPAL / IFES 2012 – SIERRA LEONE / UNDP 2012 – BURKINA FASO / UNDP 2011 – DENMARK / UNDP 2011 – LIBERIA / IFES 2011 – DENMARK / UNDP 2011-2010 – CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC / UNDP 2010 – COTE D’IVOIRE / UNDP 2010 – AFGHANISTAN / UNDP 2010 – BURUNDI / UNDP 2010 – TOGO / UNDP 2009 – AFGHANISTAN / UNDP 2009 – PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES / IFES 2008 – CONGO RDC (Democratic Republic of Congo) / UNDP 2008 – NEPAL / IFES 2007 – TOGO / UNDP 2006 – CONGO DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) / UNDP 2005 – LIBERIA / IFES 2005 – AFGHANISTAN / UNDP 2004 – AFGHANISTAN / UNDP 2003 – AFGHANISTAN / UNDP 2002 – TIMOR LESTE (East Timor) / UNDP 2001 – TIMOR LESTE (East Timor) / UNDP • INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCIES in the field of EDUCATION Titles : Graphic designer, cartoonist and printing specialist 2011 – SOUTH SUDAN 1997-1998 – CAMBODIA / UNESCO 1994 – BURKINA FASO 1992 – NIGER 1991 – NIGER 1988 – NIGER For further information, please refer to my detailed CV.

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