Haiti: UNICEF Haiti - National Consultant: In-house Graphic Designer

UNICEF HAITI

National Consultant: In-house Graphic Designer

Background

Haiti Country Office (CO) intends to build a strong partnership for Child Rights with mass media, national and local government, civil society and other development partners. To pursue this intention, the CO publishes a wide range of materials. UNICEF Haiti is planning to contract a Graphic Designer on an on-call basis, to help the office meet its growing need for quality design services. The successful entity will provide technical support to the Communication section in designing UNICEF publications and contribute to the development and improvement of the design, branding and layout of materials produced by UNICEF. It will ensure that CO’s products and reports are following UNICEF graphic guidelines, provide the best possible functionality and usability to UNICEF partners and contribute to the overall branding process.

The responsibility of this consultancy is to ensure the implementation and adherence to existing graphic guidelines; layout of reports and publications in French, English, and Haitian Creole development of new graphic solutions; and design of innovative products.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1) Implement UNICEF’s branding policy:  Ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with UNICEF graphic guidelines;  Implement the graphic guidelines in all UNICEF communication products;  Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated presentations.

2) Design and lay-out of reports and other products:  Design of reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution;  Improve and edit art-work, photos, charts and other graphic elements;  Layout and design information and communication materials (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)  Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more advanced solutions (design of CD/DVD packaging, graphic digitalization);  Custom photo editing (restoration, noise reduction, tonal adjustment)  Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes, postcards)

3) Revitalisation and regular update of UNICEF Haiti Office Website

Detailed specifications for each individual assignment will be given to the selected designer as and when the designer’s services are requested.

Qualification and Expertise

The successful entity is required to meet the following criteria:

 University degree in computer sciences and / or Professional certificates in Web and graphic design

 A minimum of 3 years working experience in web & graphic design, preferably with international institutions in the development or humanitarian environment

 Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of RedDot and of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash, etc.

 Show a clear and mature style of design, demonstrating an understanding of the communication requirements of an international institution. Work experience with UNICEF and UN agencies is highly desirable.

 Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour 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;

 Fluency (oral and written) in French, English and Haitian Creole is required

 Applicants should be of Nationals of Haiti

Deliverables

Quality design for various UNICEF assignments completed in line with UNICEF branding requirements and within specified deadlines. Reactivation and regular update of the UNICEF Country Office Website

Contract duration

1^st March to 30 August 2016

Terms and conditions of payment

Design services will be delivered on an on-call basis and paid in local currently upon successful completion of the assignment (as certified by the requesting section). The actual costs of services will be paid by the section requesting these services.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates’ applications should include:

· A motivation letter, mentioning the consultancy title « 16/02-023/SSA : National Consultant, Graphic designer».

• The most recent UN P11 form available at : http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc
• Copies of academic degree(s) and relevant professional certificates
• An all-inclusive financial offer, entailing the consultant fees, transport, communication and all miscellaneous costs.

The application should be submitted by the 3rd March 2016, at: recruithaiti@unicef.org.

N.B.Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applications from eligible female and disabled candidates are highly encouraged. UNICEF is smoke free environment.

Candidates’ applications should include:

· A motivation letter, mentioning the consultancy title « 16/02-02/SSA : International Consultant, Maintenance of UNICEF Haiti Blog».

• The most recent UN P11 form available at : http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc
• Copies of academic degree(s) and relevant professional certificates
• An all-inclusive financial offer, entailing the consultant fees, travel and cost of leaving if applicable

The application should be submitted by the 3rd March 2016, at: recruithaiti@unicef.org.

N.B.Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applications from eligible female and disabled candidates are highly encouraged. UNICEF is smoke free environment.