Consultancy - Graphic Desiger to Support UNICEF ROSA

This consultancy will be home based

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, [Result]

1. Background Context and Rationale:  

At a time where the future of work is more unpredictable due to the increased automation of the workforce and the dynamics at play in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, only 1 in 4 young people in South Asia are estimated to be on track to gain secondary-level skills necessary for success in the global economy. While great strides have been made in achieving universal primary education, South Asia is still home to 28 million out-of-school-children (OOSC) – 10 million at primary level, and 18 million at lower secondary level – and 45% of primary-aged children are not learning the basics of reading and math. The result is a significant skills and employment challenge – a skills gap which contributes to high levels of unemployment for higher education graduates and large informal economies where young workers are in vulnerable employment.

To respond to this critical economic and social development challenge, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia will co-host with the Global Business Coalition-Education (GBC- Education), a South Asia Youth Skills and Solution Forum from 29-31 October 2019, in Mumbai, India. Over 200 delegates from South Asia nations, speakers from global and regional business leaders and senior representation from UNICEF, as well as media, civil society and private sector will attend the forum. The forum builds on the work of the Generation Unlimited Initiative.

GBC-Education’s “Youth Skills and Innovation Report”, as well as UNICEF reports, “The Evidence-Base for Developing Skills in Youth to Succeed in the Evolving South Asian Economy” and “Voices of Youth” will inform the discussions at the forum.

UNICEF seeks a consultant to support the production of branding, communications and condensed versions of research materials to be showcased for the forum.

2. Key Assignments/Tasks:

In addition to proposing the branding and logo for the South Asia Youth Skills and Solution Forum, the consultant will be required to propose and produce the design concept, layout, and web- and print-ready versions of communication and advocacy products for the forum, in line with UNICEF and GBC- Education branding guidelines. The consultant will be required to submit all final design and editable files to UNICEF including original illustrations and infographics to UNICEF.

3. Key Deliverables:

How can you make a difference?

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

Education: At least a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related disciplines

Work Experience:

A minimum of 7 years experience in the following areas and other digital platform related materials: Graphic design and graphic design software, including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After effect, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, etc.

Advanced knowledge in concept and creation of specific graphic design assets, including infographics/factographs (for print and digital), data visualization, animation/videographics, web development and management, and interactive presentations.

Show a clear and mature style of design

Visual design sensibility that is clean, simple, and sharp, with ability to edit as needed

Previous experience designing for UNICEF and familiarity with UNICEF's new brand, design and style guidelines will be an asset.

Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;

Language: Excellent written and spoken English

Other skills:

Excellent inter-personal communication skills;

Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines with flexible attitude;

Organizational and coordination skillsAbility to work independently

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain three separate attachments:

1.A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position (to be uploaded online)

2.Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)

3.A financial proposal indicating deliverable-based lumpsum fee as per template attached below.  Please do not forget to specify your name in the file and include your signature, while saving. (to be uploaded under financial proposal section).                              

  FINANCIAL TEMPLATE.docx

Without the financial proposal template your application will be considered incomplete.

Remarks:

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