UNDP Jobs - 58113- Re-advertisement - Graphic Design Services

Re-advertisement - Graphic Design Services - Pulse Lab Kampala

Location :

Kampala, UGANDA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

09-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

May be extended up to 36 months

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

Candidates who previously applied need not re-apply.

Global Pulse (http://www.unglobalpulse.org/about-new) is an innovation initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Big Data. Its vision is a future in which big data is harnessed safely and responsibly as a public good. Its mission is to accelerate discovery, development and scaled adoption of big data innovation for sustainable development and humanitarian action. Global Pulse is building a catalytic network of in-country innovation centers, which will test new tools, data and analysis, share what lessons with the global community, mainstream successful approaches for real-time impact monitoring into policymaking. The first Lab has been established in New York (Pulse Lab New York) followed by Jakarta, Indonesia and Kampala, Uganda.

Pulse Lab Kampala (http://www.unglobalpulse.org/kampala) is an inter-agency initiative of the United Nations under the Office of the Resident Coordinator in Uganda. The first of its kind in Africa, it brings together researchers from Government, the UN, non-governmental organizations and private sector to explore the utility of new sources of digital “Big Data” (such as social media, mobile data, online information) and real-time analysis techniques for social development monitoring and program planning.

A data revolution is underway in Uganda and in Africa. There is more data now than ever. New technologies are leading to an exponential increase in the volume and types of data available, creating unprecedented possibilities for informing and transforming society and protecting the environment. There is more data produced in the last 2 years than in all of human history. There is a tremendous potential in new technology; indeed, this is the forefront of the data revolution already well underway in in the private sector. The new SDGs agenda will have increased demands – and opportunities- for the use of data. Pulse Lab Kampala supports the UN Country team to tap into the revolution obtaining more and better data to support development work and humanitarian action supporting:

Enhance Early Warning: Detection of anomalous trends and patterns of events enables early warning of emerging crises and earlier responses to prevent long-term harm;
Real-Time Awareness: An up-to-date picture of trends, hotspots and dynamic changes in population behaviour enhances programme planning and monitoring of implementation and;
Rapid Impact Monitoring and Evaluation: Timely feedback on the impact of programmes and policies allows for adaptive course correction and accelerated achievement of results.

Under the guidance of the of the Pulse Lab Manager and in consultation with the Communications Specialist, at the Resident Coordinator Officer, the selected graphic designer consultant will contribute to document and disseminate the work of Pulse Lab Kampala with high quality and original graphic design materials. The consultant will contribute to the development and improvement of the design and layout of publications, web content, presentations and other communications products by Pulse Lab Kampala, ensuring that they are following Global Pulse branding and graphic guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Production of original / high quality graphic design materials to disseminate the work of Pulse Lab Kampala. The materials will follow Global Pulse branding and graphic guidelines and will be used to improve/develop the design and layout of publications, web content, presentations and other communication products

Methodology:

The expert is expected to work in close consultation with the Manager and team at Pulse Lab Kampala as well as the Communications Specialist at the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO);
Skype meetings with Pulse Lab Kampala will be necessary to agree on deliverables, actual materials to be delivered may be worked on at the location of the expert’s choice and delivered via email;
Copyright and ownership - All materials produced and other intellectual property will be solely owned by Pulse Lab Kampala. Any material provided to the expert will remain the property of Pulse Lab Kampala.

Expected deliverables:

Original photos to illustrate presentations, web articles, and reports in thematic areas of Lab ‘s work;
Original illustrations for web articles, reports, brochures, posters, and other communication/ visibility materials for thematic areas of work;
Graphic design/layout for Pulse Lab Kampala handouts: project brochure, sub-project brochures, project fact sheet, privacy policy, external report and folders among others;
Graphic design/layout template for web-project sites and web articles;
Printing packages (all layout and design files, including pre-press for the printing house and web-versions) for publications and other communication products, such as reports, brochures, handbooks, leaflets, charts, photographs, posters, folders, etc.;
Inputs for video production on the work of Pulse Lab Kampala.

Duration:

The contract will be effective from date of signing and may be extended up to 3 years.

Working arrangements:

Institutional Arrangements

The consultant will report to Pulse Lab Kampala Manager on a regular basis. The consultant will report to the Pulse Lab Kampala Advocacy Officer once he/she joins the team.
The consultant will liaise, interact, collaborate/meet staff at Pulse Lab Kampala and partners;
UNDP (Pulse Lab Kampala) will support the consultant in the following:

Access to all reports and data relevant to the assignment. These will include donor reports, project documents and donor reports;
Support and assistance to gain access to relevant stakeholders for consultations to the extent possible.

Duty station:

Home based.

Competencies

Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals;
Generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations;
Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Core skills

Ability to conceptualize, plan and execute innovative ideas;
Displays open, co-operative behavior with other team members;
Remains calm and in control, and good humoured even under pressure;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
Sets priorities, produces quality outputs,
Meets deadlines and manages time efficiently.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Must be able to translate between science/tech and international development
Excellent communication skills, organized (dealing with many stakeholders)
Planning/organizational skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (Journalism, Mass Communication or Marketing, Arts, or similar)

Experience:

Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, Final Cut HD, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash, etc.
Clear and mature style of design, demonstrating an understanding of the communication requirements of Global Pulse;
Minimum of 5 years experience in graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management;
Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;
Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio –Adobe Acrobat;
Working experience in development or environment is desirable;
Web design, page layout and design.

Language Requirements:

Excellent command of English.

Evaluation method and criteria:

Individual Consultants will be evaluated based on the Cumulative Analysis methodology. The ranking of the Candidate(s) shall be made based on proposals that are;

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
Having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria and financial criteria as per below weightages (technical-financial): 70%-30%.

Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the lowest priced proposal received by UNDP for the assignment.

It is anticipated that UNDP may only sign LTA agreements with the top ranked 05 Candidate(s) or less according to the cumulative analysis methodology.

Technical Criteria for Evaluation (Maximum 70 points)

Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Relevant education and training on Design and Visual Communications - Maximum Points 15;
Relevant work experience of at least five years - Maximum Points: 10;
Experience in producing visibility products, such as annual reports, brochures and posters, for the UN/UNDP - Maximum Points: 30;
Proficiency in English - Maximum Points: 5;
Methodology and understanding of assignment – Maximum Points: 10.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation (30%).

Payment:

Services will be delivered on an on-call basis and paid in United States Dollars or Uganda Shillings upon successful completion of the assignment;
The consultancy fee will be paid per working day;
Payment will be made upon submission of monthly invoices, specifying the number of working days spent on each approved case, and providing documentation to support pre-approved expenses;
This LTA shall not warrant that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs.

Notes:

UNDP would conduct bi-annual performance reviews of these LTAs, which might include meeting with the LTA holders and feedback from other stakeholders.

If the Designers fail to meet UNDP’s performance requirements detailed above, s/he will receive in the first instance a warning to improve their performance. Continued failure to meet performance requirements may result on termination of the LTA.

Application procedure:

The consultant is required to upload an electronic application in one single PDF on the jobs website not later than 9 August, 2015. The application should include the following documents/information:

Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided in Annex II.;
Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three professional references;
Non Ugandan passport holders are required to provide proof of a valid work permit at the time of submitting the application. Please note, applicants holding business visas will not be considered.

Technical proposal, including

A brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
Clear statement of where the Consultant is based;
Samples of work you consider the best (the candidate must specify if she/he was solely responsible for producing or editing each of the materials);
Financial proposal, as stating Daily Fee in Ugandan Shillings. No other costs travels (e.g. for travel) should be included in the financial proposal at this stage.

Annexes:

Financial proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided (Annex II);
Annexes 1 and II - may be downloaded from the UNDP Procurement Notices Website - http://procurement-notices.undp.org/ - under reference # 23656. For further clarifications, please contact; fredah.zawedde@undp.org; justine.naiga-bagonza@undp.org and diana.nabbanja@undp.org;
Interested applicants should submit applications through uploading of all their required documentation in one single pdf document on this website only.