Consultant (Corporate branding and visual identity)

Result of Service For each of the above assignment, ensure to submit preliminary design layout and typesetting for discussion with the Secretariat, revise the selected design layout and typesetting as discussed with the Secretariat, allow two rounds of correction of the Secretariat in the development and finalization process, implementation of the design in all official United Nations languages as and if required.

The deliverables are: 1. Brand guidelines and visual identity for the Secretariat, 2. Visual identity for the website, and 3. Other communication materials.

Work Location Homebased

Expected duration Two months

Duties and Responsibilities Background: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol (MLF) is dedicated to reversing the deterioration of the Earth's stratospheric ozone layer. It was established in 1991 as the financial mechanism of the Montreal Protocol to assist developing countries (Article 5 countries in the language of the Protocol) in complying with their obligations under the Montreal Protocol. The MLF is managed by the Executive Committee which is assisted by the Fund Secretariat, located in Montreal, Canada and administered by UNEP (www.multilateralfund.org).

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Information Management Officer, the consultant will create the Secretariat’s brand guidelines and improve the overall visual identity of the Secretariat, including production of visual assets.

1. Create the brand guidelines for the Secretariat after reviewing all visual assets including the website: Based on the above review and in consultation with the Secretariat develop an overarching design concept accompanied by design elements, colour palette and typeface.

2. Assist with visual designs of the revamped Secretariat website: a) Review the website and provide ideas for its new branding; b) Develop basic design elements for the use of the new website and other related products.

3. Design a series of corporate products as agreed with the Secretariat: a) Revamping of logo; b) Electronic signature; c) Template of presentation to be used for meetings of the Executive Committee and other meetings where the Secretariat participates.

4. Provide advisory services to the product designs as required.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in graphic design or related areas. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: - A minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design and layout, typography and typesetting is required. - Experience in developing design proposals for brand identities, sign systems, social media graphics, posters, brochures, reports and web graphics is required. - Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize complex information and present it in a user-friendly and visually appealing format is required. - Knowledge of key branding and corporate identity concepts is required. - Full command of the Adobe creative suite (CS5 or higher) applications such as Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Flash, as well as other applications such as Microsoft Visio is required.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this contract, fluency in written and oral English is required including excellent analytical and drafting skills. Working knowledge of at least one other UN official languages is desirable.

Additional Information The consultant should have: - All the hardware and software required to complete the assignments. - Flexibility and ability to work to tight deadlines. - Attention to details.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.