Graphic Designer

Background

The complexity of SDGs requires novel approaches, methodologies, strong data sys-tems, and institutions that would have the capacity to provide ‘out of the box’ solu-tions to the problems faced by the global community. In 2017, the world’s first Na-tional SDG Innovation Lab was established in Yerevan, through which many of these solutions will be developed.

The ultimate goal of the Lab is to contribute to Armenia’s National Development Strategy 2030 which is aligned with the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development (SDGs). To do so, the Lab will closely cooperate with the office of the Prime Minister, SDGs Inter-Agency Working Groups, local and international partners to support the achievement of the SDGs that are priorities for the Government of Armenia.In particular, the Government of Armenia tasked its reform unit - Center for Strategic Initiatives (CSI) -- to launch the preparation of a new Long-Term Strategy until 2030, which will fully embrace the SDGs as a concept and as methodological tool. The Lab is hosted at the Center for Strategic Initiatives (CSI), and supported by the UN/UNDP in Armenia, and other national and international counterparts.In June 2017, the GoA expressed its interest to prepare Voluntary National Review (VNR) to be presented at the July 2018 High-level Political Forum (HLPF), which will be devoted to the “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies” theme and will be reviewing in-depth the Goals 6, 7, 11, 12 and 15. The theme is fully in line with the UNDP/UN continuous work on resilience building at the national and local levels hand in hand with the GoA and other partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

The National SDG Innovation Lab is looking to hire a Graphic Designer to develop the brand of the Lab and provide design services to support the overall communica-tion strategy, including social media communications. Graphic Designer will also de-velop products and provide design services within the framework of the country’s preparation for its first UN SDG Voluntary National Review process and the respec-tive report.

Under the overall guidance of the National SDG Innovation Lab the incumbent will support the startup phase of the Lab and the VNR-related process and will be responsible for the development of the brand of the Lab and the related national Sustainable Development Goal processes. The branding package should include, at a minimum, the following items:

• Logo (including general guidelines of use)
• Banner
• Booklet/flyer/brochure
• Business cards
• Folders
• Letterhead
• PowerPoint template
• Report template
• Template for submission of experiments
• Template e-mails for MS Outlook
• Invitation forms
• Branded items, such as pens, notebooks, etc.
• Designs for social media accounts
• Interior design components
• Graphic design for the website

Particularly the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• Develop the branding package of the Lab and the VNR-related process
• Support day-to-day activities by providing graphic design services for the Lab and in relation with VNR.

Expected Outputs: 

The performance of these functions will produce the following outputs:SDG Lab:

• November 20 – December 31, 2017: Development of a full branding package.
• January 1 – February 28, 2018: Support day-to-day activities by providing graphic design services

VNR-related process:

• November 20, 2017 – May 30, 2018: Provide day-to-day graphic design and branding services as necessary.

Envisioned timeline and working days:

Competencies

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in graphic design;
• Creative flair and originality;
• Attention to detail;
• High level of motivation, ability to show initiative and work independently;
• Demonstrated ability to multitask under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree in IT, Graphic Design, Architecture or other field or a combination of professional training and certification and experience in relevant areas.

Experience: 

• At least 2 years’ experience in graphic design.
• Portfolio of brands and designs in relevant contexts.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in Armenian, English and Russian is required (written and oral).

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.

• UNDP Personal History form (P11): http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/corporate/Careers/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.
• Financial Proposal and Availably: OFFEROR’S LETTER TO UNDP
• Copy of corresponding certificates and valid licenses;
• List of Portfolio of brands and designs

• General Conditions of Contract is available here: http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/documents/procurement/documents/IC%20-%20General%20Conditions.pdf.

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