Individual Consultancy: LTA Provision of graphic design services Full-Time

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, an advocate
• How can you make a difference?

Purpose and Objective:

To hire a graphic design service consultant 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 consultant 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.

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 submited 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.

Management and Supervision:

The contractor will be supervised by UNICEF Communication Specialist, in close coordination with concerned programme section.

This consultancy is for 11.5 months, starting from 1 July 2020, ending 16 June 2021.

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

• Contractor should have 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) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

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.