Individual Consultancy: Provision of graphic design services

Consultant Human Resources Programme & Policy Communications & PR

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Happiness

How can you make a difference?

Purpose and Objective:

To hire 6 graphic design consultants that will help UNICEF Mozambique tell the stories in a creative and graphically engaging manner to inform and raise awareness about strategic issues related to children and country office key achievements in collaboration with its partners.

The consultants will be required to design different publications and communication materials either or both in Portuguese and English, based on the specifications to be provided by UNICEF Mozambique. This will include, but not exclusively, publications, brochures, leaflets, folders, roll-ups, banners and other communication and advocacy materials.

Methodology and Technical Approach:

In close coordination with the Communication, Adolescents and Public advocacy Section and concerned Programme Section, the following should be implemented:

• The consultant should make three creative suggestions for each deliverable.
• After the approval of the creative concept, the consultant should prepare an initial design based on draft content and provide technical specifications for printing.
• After the final approval of the design, final content will be provided to complete the creative work.
• The office will be allowed up to three corrections/editing in the file after the design approval.
• The consultant should deliver ready to print and editable design files (preferably InDesign CS5 compatible with idml file, Adobe Illustrator CS5 compatible, Adobe Photoshop CS5 compatible) to enable further editing by the country office and posting in digital platforms.
• When required, the consultant should develop appropriate original illustrations or source appropriate photographs under the guidance of UNICEF.
• The illustrators or photographers shall be acknowledged in the use of illustration, and ensure that rights to images, or any other material included in the design and layout are of free use to UNICEF. The copyright for future use of illustrations in the publication shall be that of UNICEF.
• The consultant should follow UNICEF branding guidelines. The colour scheme shall be indicated.
• The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring quality and consistency across the range of documents being produced

NOTE: Although this contract will be awarded for 11.5 months duration, consultant will not be engaged on full time during the 11.5 months period. Consultant will be called upon to carry out specific tasks for short durations as the need arises for which payment will be made on the basis of daily professional fee stipulated in the contract.

Activities and Tasks:

UNICEF Mozambique might request the service provider to design the following materials:

Item #

Communication materials

1

2 panel folder with 2 pockets to fit A4 documents

2

Up to 48 pages book format A4

3

Over 48 pages book A4

4

Up to 48 pages booklet A5

5

Up to 48 pages book B5

6

Personnalised note books

7

CO Country brochures (240x240mm), 52p. (48p. + 4p. cover)

8

Reports A4 (210x297mm)

9

3 Pager briefs

10

A3 posters – 1 sided

11

A2 posters – 1 sided

12

3-fold flyers - 210x300mm

13

A5 flyers

14

Budget briefs – A4 – four pages

15

CD cover/pockets - 120mm x120mm

16

A3 Wall calendar folded in 2 to fit into press kit (format A4 folded in 2)

17

A3 Wall calendar

18

A2 Wall calendar

19

Desk Calendar - 24 p. desk calendar + 2 pages cover (210x 145cm)

20

Agenda -156p. organizer including 4p. cover (210x150mm)

21

Padded agenda + pen - 156p. agenda 140x200mm with padded cover customized

22

Small stickers - round sticker/ die cut, diameter: 10cm

23

Larger stickers - round sticker/ die cut, diameter: 20cm

24

Postcards/greeting cards - Standard postcards (150x100mm)

25

Factsheets - A4 portrait (210x297mm)

26

T-shirts

27

Hats/caps

28

Tote

29

Mouse pads

30

Logos and Icons for campaigns and projects

31

Roll-ups (850mm x 2000mm) and Wall Banners

32

Logos (for campaigns and projects)

33

Infographics and Factographics

34

Newsletter templates

35

Website banners, gifs and templates

36

Social media templates for posts, campaigns, profile photos and cover (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) in Adobe Photoshop

37

Brand and campaign toolkits

38

T-shirts, cap

Deliverables and Payments****:

Specific deliverables and timeframe will be agreed according to the communication material to be designed.

All design project must include the below deliverables

• Files ready for print and in correct file format and size, with printer marks.
• Files optimized for web/email
• All design files must be submitted also (InDesign with IDML file, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• The deliverable of job should be submitted via CD/DVD/USB/External hard drive/downloadable links with all above files

The contractor will be paid a lump sum as per the agreed quotation upon submission and approval of the deliverables.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge:

• Contractor should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in graphic design, photo editing and page layout skills; extensive experience in designing high quality publications, web and social media and printing procedures under limited supervision
• Knowledge of UNICEF style, design and mandate is an asset
• Relevant and proven experience in designing high quality publications and printing procedures under limited supervision
• Proven ability in presenting information using visualizations such as graphics, maps and tables
• Capacity to work in short deadlines
• High proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite or related design software
• Proficiency in Portuguese is mandatory. Proficiency in English is desirable

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unicef.org