UNDP Jobs - 6625- Consultant: Designer (Russian)

Consultant: Designer (Russian)

Location :

Home base

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

06-Oct-2008

Application Deadline :

03-Oct-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

10 working days

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

31 October 2008

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 UNDP has launched a project in which climate change capacity will be enhanced and stakeholder awareness broadened in up to 20 developing countries. In support of this goal, several key documents are being prepared on thematic issues relating to international climate negotiations. These documents will be disseminated to participating countries and also published for the 14th Conference of the Parties (COP) being held in Poland in December 2008. The COP publication will be in all UN languages.

Duties and Responsibilities

The designer will:

1. Design and lay-out seven documents in Russian as stand-alone documents, using the English-language template for guidance.

The documents are currently in Microsoft Word format. The designed documents should have a consistent overall design, in two colors (with the exception of figures). The designer will:

Recreate tables, as required.
Recreate figures, where high-resolution originals cannot be obtained.
Provide PDF versions to UNDP for proofing, according to the deadlines provided.
Incorporate any proofing edits.
Provide camera-ready final PDF and Adobe InDesign versions to UNDP.

2. Compile the seven stand-alone documents into one publication, using the English-language template for guidance.

Timeline

The designed English language documents will be finalised by September 30. The Russian translations of the documents will be completed on the same timeline. Completed documents will be immediately submitted to the designer for layout. Ideally, the documents should be turned around by the designer within one week of receipt. The seven stand-alone thematic documents should be received by UNDP by 20 October for review. The compiled publication should be received by 24 October.

Competencies

Team Work

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position

Planning & Organizing

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
Identifies priority activites and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
Uses time efficiently

Accountability

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrated design experience, preferably using Adobe InDesign.
Previous experience working with a UN agency an asset.
Fluent in Russian, with good understanding of English.
A degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

Payment will be made upon receipt of final camera-ready PDF and InDesign documents in Russian. The number of days allocated for this task is 10 days.