Roster for Individual Consultants for Graphic Design and Layout services of UNICEF Office of Research

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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, Research

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF’s Office of Research – Innocenti publications require layout in InDesign, optimized for print and web. The Office of Research therefore requires an experienced graphic designer to undertake professional design and layout of these publications in English, Italian and other languages and deliver the final product in both .pdf and .indd formats.

Scope of the work:

Based on the template and design of the Innocenti publications, produce draft layouts and final files (print-ready files, in InDesign and web-optimized pdf). The contractor will be paid on the basis of the actual number of papers commissioned. The graphic designer will accept up to three rounds of corrections for each paper.

Specific tasks:

• Ensure design follows the correct, most up-to-date template; • Ensure design of the figures that accurately reflect the data provided and the publication style guidelines; • Check that all text, footnotes, references, annexes and figures/tables are included; • Ensure, in the case of web versions, that the web links are included and are functional; • Ensure, in the case of print versions, that the web links are written out in full and are correct; • Propose ways to improve data visualizations or present options; • Deliver web-ready and print-ready formats within the timeframe agreed with UNICEF Innocenti, according to the length/complexity of the publication and any potential launch date, which may necessitate a tight timeframe; • Work with a member of the Publications unit for up to three rounds of corrections for each publication.

Individual Consultant who are selected from the roster will work under the supervision of the Editor and/or Editorial Associate, Publications Unit. The company will work from own work base. No travel is expected

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

Qualifications and/or specialized knowledge or experience required and desirable for undertaking the assignment

1. At least five (5) years operating as professional graphic designer. 2. Experience working in the fields of graphic design, brochure design, logo design, web design and development, designing for print. 3. Ability to produce high quality design in InDesign. 4. Working experience with academic, research and/or technical publications reports. 5. Experience working with UNICEF and UN agencies. 6. Capacity to undertake layout in UN languages other than English (most commonly Italian, French and Spanish) and to deliver the final product in both .pdf and .indd formats.

To apply, please submit your CV and an application letter indicating:

• an example of a publication you recently designed; • your experience working with UNICEF and other UN agencies. Please highlight experience with UNICEF Innocenti, if any; • all-inclusive rate in USD that includes: 1. For template publications (working papers, research briefs), their rate per page and rate per complex figure 2. For flagship publications, their estimate should be for reports such as Annual Report and BOURE (we should provide these links as examples). • contact details (including emails and telephone numbers) of two professional referees.

Any application missing these elements will not be considered

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

Duration of this consultancy:

The roster will have a duration of two years, renewable for other two years. Consultancy arrangements may range from a fixed number of days to 11.5 months, depending on demand, project specifications and funding availability and will be subject to UNICEF General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors.

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 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. See General Terms & Conditions General Terms & Conditions for Consultants and Individual Contractors.docx 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.

Depending on the type and length of contract, consultants may be eligible to receive Paid Time Off (PTO) credit at the rate of one- and one-half days (1.5 days) for each full month of service, to be credited on the last calendar day of the month, and up to 17 days for a maximum of 11.5 months contract.

Payment of professional fees shall follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. Consultants will be asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.