UNDP Jobs - 50363- Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Visual/Graphic Desig

Long Term Agreement (LTA) for Visual/Graphic Designer

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

As part of the CO’s communication strategy and in order to enhance institutional communication and advocacy, Yemen UNDP Country Office (CO) requires the services of an international Visual/Graphic Designer with strong experience in crisis and post-crisis countries to develop a comprehensive visual package of publications as well as web-based tools. The international expert will work in close relationship with Program Team Leaders, assisting the various UNDP units in the design, layout, development and edition/publication of communication products and tools. The mission will be carried out mostly under a home-based modality with some ad hoc missions to the field.

Purpose of the recruitment

UNDP has to deliver various reports and publications on regular basis either for visibility purposes or for annual reporting. Besides reporting results, UNDP YEMEN has to maintain a minimum of quality standards of its publications in terms of visual design to ensure efficiency and to fit into the global requirements. In addition, UNDP YEMEN needs to display the results in eye-catching manners in some of the international development events. Therefore, UNDP YEMEN needs to recruit a well-versed visual designer on Long Term Agreement.

Frequency of the recruitment

UNDP Yemen will frequently recruit the visual designer for many tasks during the year, at a maximum of 180 days per annum. It is expected that some of the above-mentioned tasks can be completed simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities

Deliverables

The designer will be responsible to meet all the requests from UNDP’s program to serve the objectives of the interventions. UNDP YEMEN has four main units of programming: Democratic Governance, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods, Crisis Prevention and Recovery and Environment and Energy. The designer is expected to design books, annual reports, quarterly reports, leaflets, flyers, fundraising sheets, brochures, media overview, posters, roll up banners, power point presentations. The main duties expected, but not exclusive, are:

Task:

Supervise from a Visual Designer perspective, the issuing of the “Yemenia” – newsletter quarterly newsletter;
Design, develop and supervise the production of the UNDP Annual 2012 Biannual Report;
Provide design, layout, and graphic inputs on the Phase II of the Youth economic; empowerment project (YEEP) for all type of publications as they occur which include: brochures, reports, flyers, media annexes, leaflets, posters, rollup banners content, fundraising sheets and logos;
Develop the UNDP communication kit (brochures, posters, etc.);
Formatting and graphics of fact sheets and advocacy materials;
Advise on branding and visual marketing, as requested;
Support development of 3x6 global toolkit which contains: Draft graphic design of UNDP 3x6 toolkit, Final graphic design of UNDP 3x6 toolkit, Info graphics 3x6, Online version of UNDP 3x6 toolkit, and Online CoP 3x6;
Power point presentations, as requested for the country office; as well as other presentations as they arise;
Graphics and formatting of Resilience papers;
Graphics to present the Area Based Livelihoods Approach;
Graphic of Social Cohesion and Conflict Transformation;
Assist the Country Office in the development of any other communication items;
Make final corrections to electronic files;
Create PDF from final electronic file for UNDP Web posting;
Create a CD containing electronic version of design in its original format;
The Designer must be in a position to guarantee timely delivery of layout proposals;
The Designer must comply with UNDP Graphic Design Standards.

Reporting to:

Head of Communications Sections, in close coordination with Program Team Leaders.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrate integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
Promote the vision, mission, and strategic in goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Comptencies:

Ability to integrate knowledge and articulate linkages between multi-disciplinary materials;
Ability to establish and maintain productive relations with clients, identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions, keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in the project, meets timelines for delivery of products or services to clients
Highly organized, detailed oriented and punctual with producing outputs on deadline;
Exhibits interest having two way communications, demonstrates openness and sharing information and keeping people informed
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
Displays creativity and takes initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Minimum Bachelor Degree in graphic design, communications or related field;
Advanced training in relevant disciplines is desirable and will be considered an asset.

Experience:

Minimum of five years of relevant experience in graphic design, communications or related field;
Contractor must have experience in designing multiple language versions;
Contractor must have prior experience of working with the following software packages, Adobe CS, Microsoft Office, and other relevant graphics software;
Contractor must have previous working experience in Yemen and/or the Arab States Region;
Familiarity with UNDP work, especially in the context of crisis prevention and recovery is highly desirable;
Previous working experience with the United Nations is highly appreciated;
Direct experience working with UNDP’s 3x6 approach to youth employment is a strong asset.

Language:

Proficiency in English.

Evaluation Criteria

A “Best Value for Money” approach will be used in the evaluation of the applicants, and will lead to a combined score for technical capabilities and the financial offer.

Technical Capabilities (70% of Total Score):

The criteria below will be used to evaluate technical capabilities based on work history/experience (P-11, CV, etc.) and portfolio samples of previous work submitted by candidates.

Evaluation Criteria:

Education and general experience:

Relevant education and training on Design and Visual Communications.

Maximum Points: 15

Relevant work experience of at least five years.

Maximum Points: 10

Specific Experience:

Experience in producing visibility products, such as annual reports, brochures and posters, for the UN/UNDP;
3 additional points for previous experience with UNDP Yemen.

Maximum Points: 30

Familiarity with crisis prevention and recovery, environment, political transition, resilience, livelihoods and youth employment work;
3 additional points for previous experience with UNDP’s 3x6 approach globally and especially in Yemen.

Maximum Points: 30

Previous work experience in the Arab States region;
3 additional score for previous work on Yemen.

Maximum Points: 15

Proficiency in English.

Maximum Points: 5

Evaluation Criteria:

A “Best Value for Money” approach will be used in the evaluation of the applicants, and will lead to a combined score for technical capabilities and the financial offer.

Technical Capabilities (70% of Total Score):

The criteria below will be used to evaluate technical capabilities based on work history/experience (P-11, CV, etc.) and portfolio samples of previous work submitted by candidates.

Evaluation Criteria:

Education and general experience:

Relevant education and training on Design and Visual Communications.

Maximum Points: 15

Relevant work experience of at least five years.

Maximum Points: 10

Specific Experience:

Experience in producing visibility products, such as annual reports, brochures and posters, for the UN/UNDP;
3 additional points for previous experience with UNDP Yemen.

Maximum Points: 30

Familiarity with crisis prevention and recovery, environment, political transition, resilience, livelihoods and youth employment work;
3 additional points for previous experience with UNDP’s 3x6 approach globally and especially in Yemen.

Maximum Points: 30

Previous work experience in the Arab States region;
3 additional score for previous work on Yemen.

Maximum Points: 15

Proficiency in English.

Maximum Points: 5

PS: Candidates scoring 70% or less will be disqualified.

Financial Proposal (30% of Total Score):

Candidates short listed based on technical capabilities will receive the standard format that they must fill out to submit their financial offer;
Financial offers are evaluated proportionally to the lowest offer.

Total Score:

The final score of the candidate will be calculated by the sum of the scores under Technical Capabilities and Financial Proposal;
Total Score = 70% Technical Capabilities Score + 30% Financial Proposal Score.

Terms of Payment:

The candidate shall quote his/her services on a per diem amount basis;
The works will be home-based. Mission travel to Yemen, if an when necessary, shall be paid to the consultant as per IC Rules and Principles;
A “Best Value for Money” approach will be used in the evaluation of the applicants, and will lead to a combined score for technical capabilities and the financial offer;
Candidates, short listed based on their technical capabilities, will receive the standard format that they must fill out to submit their financial offer.

LTA Period:

The contract will enter into effect upon signature by both parties for one year, expected to extend for 2 (two) years. UNDP reserves the right to rescind this agreement at any time due to unsatisfactory performance by the ?