Historique

Achieving SDGs alone according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report will require $3,9 trillion per year between 2015 and 2030 for health, education and infrastructure - leaving a $2.5 trillion annual shortfall relative to the current and forecast commitments of $1,4 trillion. To address the financial gap, new sources of innovative finance models are needed (private and venture capital, P2P lending) as well as impactful partnerships aimed at socially geared investment projects that can leverage private investments alongside official development assistance. Innovative finance models, like crowdfunding (crowdfunding, crowd investment), impact investment, preventative and predictive finance are projected to overtake venture capitalists’ investments and grow over $100 billion as per World Bank statistics by 2020.

The initiative “NGO Empowerment for Poverty Reduction“ (“NGO empowerment”) Program is grounded in the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, UNDP Digital Strategy, UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2018–2021, and UNDP’s ongoing work to address the challenges in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region and in other regions as well, based on the work of UNDP Alternative Finance Lab which is a part of UNDP Innovation Team. This initiative builds on the successes of and lessons learned from two phases of the Transformative Governance and Finance Facility projects, and seeks to support mapping and categorizing NGOs, platform-based approach and alternative finance mechanisms in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key part of the project is the design, development and implementation of the Tadamon platform – an aggregating platform for crowdfunding campaigns for CSOs.

A key part of the project is the design, development and implementation of the digital crowdfunding training program and campaigns to support UNDP Country Offices. In this context, we are looking for an Illustrator who will, under the guidance of the project coordinator from IRH, support the NGO Empowerment for Poverty Reduction Program through creation of visual content and materials for the Program.

Devoirs et responsabilités

In this context, we are looking for the Illustrator who will, under the guidance of the Project Coordinator work on following deliverables:

• Print layout for "NGO Empowerment booklet“ with 50 pages and 3 illustrations
• 10 illustrations for the Tadamon website. Illustrate crowdfunding and learning and CSO related concepts in “About”, “News and Updates” and “Crowdfunding Academy”
• 10 different versions of illustrations for social media and 20 illustrations and visual templates for promoting Crowdfunding Academy on social media; and creating 4 illustrations for an agenda for webinars
• Illustrations for 10 campaigns for a campaign page and social media (5 illustrations for each)

Expected deliverables

Under the overall supervision of the Innovation Team Leader, the consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Payment

Payment will be released upon successful delivery of the deliverables and confirmation by the certifying officer – Project Coordinator.

Compétences

• Ability to multi-task;
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills;
• Ability to plan and organize her/his work efficient in observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Illustrating skills

Qualifications et expériences requises

I. Education

• Master's degree in illustration, graphic design, visual communications or another related field.

II. Work Experience

• At least 3 years of work experience in illustration and graphic design is required.
• Experience in creating digital content is required.
• Expert knowledge in Photoshop and Canva is required
• Experience working with international, intergovernmental organizations is an added advantage
• Experience in working with e-learning platform is an added advantage

III. Language Requirements?

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

 Evaluation of Applicants

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.

The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
• Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical (P11 desk reviews, interviews) and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 35 points:

Criteria A - (desk review) Masters degree illustration, graphic design, visual communications or another related field. – max points: 5;

Criteria B - (desk review) At least three years of work experience in illustration and graphic design – max points: 10;

Criteria C– (desk review) Experience in creating digital content - max points: 5;

Criteria D – (desk review) Experience working with international, intergovernmental organizations - max points: 5;

Criteria E - (desk review) Experience in working with e-learning platform is an added advantage - max points: 5;

Criteria F - (interviews) Fluency in English - max points: 5.

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max. 15 points.

Only candidates who will get at least 70% of points in desk review (Criteria A-E) will be invited for interviews. Only candidates who will get at least 70% of points in technical evaluation (Criteria A-F) will be considered for financial evaluation.

7. Application procedures

 Failing to comply with the submission process may result in disqualifying the applications.

Step 1:

Interested candidates must include the following documents when submitting the applications (Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF attachment as the system only allows upload of one document):

• Cover letter explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position and a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.
• Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees
  (blank form can be downloaded from  http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_modified_for_SCs_and_ICs.doc); please upload the P11 instead of your CV.
• Financial Proposal in US$* - specifying a total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (number of anticipated working days, per diems and any other possible costs).
• Submission of the Relevant portfolio of illustrations (at least 5 illustrations) – related to campaigns, digital content, or websites
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.

Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.

Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org

General Terms and conditions as well as other related documents can be found under: http://on.undp.org/t7fJs.

Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.