UNDP Jobs - 47953- Graphic Designer National Consultant

Graphic Designer National Consultant - Short Term Assignment

Location :

Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Aug-2014

Application Deadline :

24-Jul-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months with the possibility of extension as need requires

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months with the possibility of extension as need requires

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Development Group (UNDG) has recently adopted a “Resilience-based Development Response to the Syria crisis,” and has established a Sub-regional Response Facility for Syria (SRFS) in Amman, Jordan, led by a Sub-regional Development Coordinator, to support its implementation. The SRFS provides timely, strategic, programmatic and organizational support to the UN Country Teams in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq, intended to complement, add value to, and enhance their capacities to respond to the crisis without adding to their cost. The SRFS also contributes to improving sub-regional coordination with a variety of partners and enhancing cost-effectiveness.

The SRFS provides support in external relations, advocacy and communication. This stream focuses on:

positioning the development response as a critical and complementary component of the overall response to the Syria crisis, among key constituents including governments, sister agencies, donors and other humanitarian and development actors;
cultivating strategic partnerships and alliances, and maximizing technical and financial resources available, that are essential for an effective response to the crisis; and
ensuring improved humanitarian-development coordination and complementarity between the work of all United Nations agencies involved and other key actors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of this consultancy is to produce visually appealing info - graphics, documents, presentations, factsheets, brochures, poster maps, web graphics and other visual products in English and Arabic, which bring a sharp understanding of the UNDP “resilience-based development response to the Syria crisis”.

Main Tasks of Graphic Designer/ Infographic Expert:

Under the overall direction and guidance of the Sub regional Development Coordinator, in collaboration with the Communications Officer and the entire SRFS team, the consultant will:

Develop a comprehensive set of infographics related to the impact of the Syria crisis on Syria and neighboring countries, combining economic, social, geostrategic and financial information;
Develop a series of communication/advocacy materials related to the work of UNDP in the sub region (web, brochures, facts-sheets, annual report, etc.);
Contribute to the development of graphic materials – particularly infographics) for audiovisuals.

Competencies

Focuses on impact and result for the client;
Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure and tight deadlines;
Demonstrates openness to change;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Relevant Diploma in Graphic Design or related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in the field of Graphic Design, with particular emphasis in infographics;
In depth knowledge of graphic design/info graphics software. Familiar with socioeconomic data.

Language:

Fluency in Oral and Written English and Arabic.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Brief Proposal: (i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work; (ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work;
Financial proposal;
Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount. Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. Payment will be made in monthly installments.