National Individual Consultancy - Graphic Design, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya
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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.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Title of Assignment
Graphic Design Consultancy
Section
Communication
Location
Nairobi, remotely
Duration
165 days over a period of 11.5 months
Start/End date
From:20-Dec-22
To: 3-Nov-23
Background and Justification
UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
The onset of digital and social media has led to a marked increase in the use of infographics and visual material as a means of conveying and sharing information in a quick, concise and visual form. The Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office for UNICEF (ESARO), based in Nairobi, seeks a Consultant to produce visual materials in support to UNICEF programme sections including Education, Health, HIV, Child Protection, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation and Communication for Development.
The Consultant will provide support to the Office of the Regional Director (design and production of branded visual materials for key regional meetings) and remote guidance and support (compliance with UNICEF branding and infographics) to Country Offices within the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
Scope of Work
The Consultant will be supervised by the Regional Chief of Communication, however s/he will have interaction with technical focal points within ESARO. The Consultant’s main tasks will be to:
- Conceive, design and produce visual communication materials, including briefs and short reports, that illustrate and enhance communication around UNICEF’s work and issues affecting children;
- Develop infographics for online outlets and donors;
- Provide all materials to UNICEF ESARO on a hard drive and/or uploaded onto public drive; and
- Provide inputs into strategies to disseminate infographics and other visual material on digital and social media.
- The material will be compiled following the UNICEF technical and ethical guidelines. The material will be distributed internally at UNICEF and externally with partners for advocacy purposes, to both traditional and social media outlets.
Deliverables
Duration
(Estimated # of days or months)
Timeline/Deadline
Schedule of payment
HIV – 3 reports / briefing notes designed and laid out
20 days
15 December – 25 January 2023
10%
Nutrition – 2 reports / briefing notes designed and laid out
10 days
13 February – 21 March 2023
5%
WASH – 2 / briefing notes reports designed and laid out
10 days
3 March – April 11, 2023
5%
Child Protection – 3 reports / briefing notes designed and laid out
20 days
12 April – 18 May 2023
20%
Health – 2 reports / briefing notes designed and laid out
20 days
19 May – 26June 2023
10%
2 infographic packages for social media produced – EMERGENCIES
15 days
27 June – 25 July 2023
5%
3 infographic packages for social media produced - COMMUNICATION
20 days
26 July 2023 – 30 August
20%
2 infographic packages for social media produced – GENDER
10 days
31 August – 10 September 2023
5%
3 infographics packages for social media produced - CHILD PROTECTION
10 days
10 September –24 September 2023
5%
2 infographic packages for internal meetings/presentations produced – Office of the Regional Director
20 days
25 September 15 October 2023
10%
2 infographic packages for social media produced – HEALTH
10 days
15 October – 30 October 2023
5%
TOTAL 165 days 100%
Payment Schedule
Payment will be made upon the satisfactory quality deliverables as scheduled and described in the previous section.
Desired Competencies, technical background and experience
- A first-level university degree in a related field
- A minimum of two years’ relevant professional work experience in graphic design: Print, web, graphics for social media, infographics, large-format graphics and various other collateral materials, video a plus.
- Knowledge of relevant computer software, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with a thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), HTML, and motion graphics/animation
- General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form
- Proven ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and familiarity with UNICEF programmes is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
- Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:
- Care
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Accountability
- Sustainability
Administrative Issues
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Communication and work closely with the Communication Specialist to make sure that the end product is of good quality in terms of desired layout, artwork concepts and final output.
- The graphic designer will provide initial concepts for approval and incorporate feedback and comments from UNICEF.
- The assignment will be remote based
- Any cost incurred to enable the consultant successfully carry out the assignment, such as computer and design software, will be covered by the consultant
- The final products should be delivered to UNICEF in Indesign and PDF formats - both low and high resolution, and original data files.
Conditions
- The drafts and final documents, as well related data, will be the property of UNICEF after completion.
- “As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary”.
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
Risks
Under-utilization of key communication opportunities hampers overall UNICEF communication efforts and reduces programme effectiveness. Such risks to be mitigated with proper supervision and clear terms of reference.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online using the button below. As part of their application, candidates should provide: 1. A cover letter that specifies how you meet the desired competencies, technical background and experience (no more than 1 page) 2. A short CV (no more than 4 pages) and sample of design portfolio 3. Interested candidates to indicate availability and daily rate expressed in KSH to undertake the terms of reference. Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will NOT be considered. 4. Three (3) Referees.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization
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