UN WOMEN Jobs - 114684- National Graphic Design and Animation Consultant (

National Graphic Design and Animation Consultant (Home-based)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Istanbul, TURKEY

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

26-Nov-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

From 10 December 2023 to 10 December 2026, on retainer basis

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

*Kindly note that only TR ID Holders are eligible to apply.

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development; human rights; as well as humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECA RO) develop communications and advocacy materials that require creative and catchy graphic design, such as brochures, factsheets, fliers, posters, newsletters, infographics, animation videos, logos etc.; to support communications, advocacy and resource mobilization and enhance visibility and understanding of UN Women initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFIC TASKS

The consultant will design animation, graphics, reports, briefs and infographics to disseminate key messages for the UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia on social media and digital platforms.

The consultant will work closely with UN Women ECA RO to perform the following tasks:

Conceptualize and develop animation videos, graphics and infographics to communicate key achievements. The materials should be created for specific use on web and social media and should utilize branding, colour and themes of UN Women
Conceptualize, design and layout of high-quality innovative, creative and attention-grabbing materials, for print and web-based communications, such as infographics, data cards, illustrated explainers, publications, illustrations, print and web-based campaign and advocacy materials, promotion materials and any other communications materials that require creative graphic design.
Conduct quality control to ensure accurate and high-quality work;
Modify, revise and edit materials as required, in consultation with relevant UN Women staff.
Prepare final media files for online distribution.
Carry out ad-hoc graphic design related work as instructed by the supervisor.

The consultant should:

Follow UN Women Branding Guidelines and Identity Standards
Explore and propose ways to convey information through animation elements.

PRINCIPLES

Messages should be positive and empowering
Materials should be designed in such a way that they can be updated and adjusted for future use (all colours, pantones, fonts, inserted bitmaps or any other used resource should be included in the design package; fonts should not be converted to outlines in order to follow further edits and adaptations in the future);
The designs of the materials should be consistent with UN Women Communications guidelines
UN Women will hold non-exclusive world rights in perpetuity of all designed submissions and products.

DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

Deliverables	Timeframe
High quality design materials, including animations, graphics, infographics, reports, briefs, etc. complying with agreed formats and communication objectives.	The deadline of submission for each assignment will be indicated with the instructions for each assignment.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, communications and/or visual arts. A Technical degree in combination of two years of additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in animation, graphic design and layout work.
Experience on branding and development of communications materials related to gender equality is an asset.
Working experience with UN and/or international organizations is an asset.

Languages and Other Skills

Proficient in written and oral English.
Very good creative skills in writing, visual and digital storytelling, video and film making
Very good creative skills and advanced command over a full range of graphic design software, including Adobe Suite/CC such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects etc.
Proven track record of developing high-impact digital illustrations, visuals, or any other communication materials at national/regional or global level. s.
Solid understanding of printing and production matters and knowledge of different formats for printing.

Application procedure:

The following documents should be submitted as part of the application:

Cover letter to include a brief overview in English (unedited text) about which of your previous experiences makes you the most suitable candidate for the advertised position.
P11 with past experience in similar assignments; can be downloaded at http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment, a signed copy should be submitted.
Financial Proposal (Specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this Terms of Reference). The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum on a daily basis.
Previous Work - The candidate should provide examples of graphic design, illustrations, publications and animation work completed in the last two years.

Evaluation of applicants:

Consultants will be evaluated using a cumulative analysis method taking into consideration the combination of qualifications and financial proposal. Contract will be awarded to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

Having received the highest score out of below defined technical and financial criteria.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the technical evaluation would be considered for financial evaluation.

	Evaluation Criteria	Max points
TECHNICAL EVALUATION (70%)
Language Requirements	Excellent written and spoken English skills	REQUIRED
Education	Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, communications and/or visual arts. A Technical degree in combination relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree	10 0: without relevant university degree 0-10: relevant university degree or technical degree with two years of additional relevant experience
Professional Experience and Specialized Knowledge	Minimum 5 years of professional experience in animation, graphic design and layout work	10 0: without relevant experience 0-5: 5 years of experience 5-10: more than 5 years of experience
	Experience on branding and development of communications materials related to gender equality	10 0: without experience/expertise 0-5: 5 years of experience 10: more than 5 years of experience
	Proven experience in advanced command over a full range of graphic design software, including Adobe Suite/CC such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects etc.	10 0: without experience 0-10: proven relevant experience
	Very good creative skills in writing, visual and digital storytelling, video and film making	10 0: without experience 0-10: proven relevant experience
	Proven track record of developing high-impact digital illustrations, visuals, or any other communication materials at national/regional or global level	10 0: without experience 0-10: proven relevant experience

Solid understanding of printing and production matters and knowledge of different formats for printing

0: without experience

0-5: demonstrated experience

Working experience with UN and/or international organizations is an asset

0: without experience/expertise

5: Experience

Total technical

Financial Evaluation (30%) – max. 30 points:

The maximum number of points assigned to the financial proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal. All other price proposals receive points in inverse proportion. A suggested formula is as follows:

p = 30 (µ/z)

Using the following values:

p = points for the financial proposal being evaluated

µ = price of the lowest priced proposal

z = price of the proposal being evaluated

CONTRACT SUPERVISION

The consultant will work in close cooperation with the Regional Communications and Advocacy Specialist and/or Communications Analyst.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

Payment in full upon final submission and satisfactory submission of deliverables. All deliverables must meet the specified requirements and be signed off as acceptable by the Hiring Manager.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided?on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel 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.)