Result of Service

Producing the United Nations Annual Results Reports for Mauritius and Seychelles in both print and online versions.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

1.5 month

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Background The annual UN Country Results Report showcases the work of the Resident Coordinator and the UN’s system-wide contribution to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its primary audience rests at country level, and will be shared with and presented to the national Governments. It will also be shared with other development stakeholders at the country level, and will inform other mandated reports at regional and global levels, including the annual report of the Chair of the UNSDG to the Economic and Social Council on the UN Development Coordination Office. II. Scope of Work Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) is seeking graphic design/video production services to (1) enhance the quality and readability of two major communications materials – United Nations Annual Results Reports for Mauritius and Seychelles in print and online versions and (2) promote the documents online. The consultant will report to RCO team leader and will work closely with the UNRCO Communication Officer. The consultant is responsible for ensuring all products are in full compliance with UNDCO branding and style guide, as well as the United Nations Country Report Guidelines for United Nations Country Teams. The consultant will: • Design, layout and format publications for each country (25 double-sided pages, 50 pages in total) – print, for website – taking into account UNDCO branding guidelines, and branding requirements of other donors/partners, as needed. • Design and create illustration, artwork, maps, tables, charts and other graphic elements for the reports. • Edit and utilize infographics using supplied data to present core messages and organize complex information into visual representations. • Utilize their own photograph bank and the UN photograph bank within the design to visually engage the reader and demonstrate UN work in each country. • Design and create associated social media visuals and cards to be used to support and promote the publication of the reports. • Ensure that the final output(s) for the communication product will be the final web-ready and print-ready version and collaborate in ensuring smooth printing processes. • Produce 2 short (max 3 mins each) launch videos (mixed animation and video footage) to share on social media / websites to launch the Annual Results Reports. For each agreed communication product assigned the consultant will: • Design and layout the assigned communication product. • Submit the preliminary layouts for discussion with UNRCO. • Revise the selected layout as discussed with UNRCO. • Submit a draft of document / social media cards / videos to UNRCO for review (up to 5 rounds of corrections to be covered for each output under the agreement). • Ensure all corrections have been inserted into the documents and videos. • Make final corrections to electronic files. • Obtain a final sign off from UNRCO before submitting electronic files to the printer • Prepare the electronic files of document for the printer . • Create PDF from final electronic file for UNRCO Web posting. • Videos prepared for uploading on social media and websites.

Qualifications/special skills

First level degree in communications, journalism, international relations, fine arts, graphic design or related fields is required. Years of experience will be reduced by two years for candidates who possess a Master’s degree. Minimum of 3 years of combined and relevant experience in graphic design, in communications for development organisations, including experience in the preparation of publications, infographics are required. It is required to have a strong portfolio of work showcasing design skills, including typography, layout, color theory, etc. (as demonstrated by samples submitted with application). Experience in working with different types of design software and in sourcing photos is a strong asset are desirable. Previous work experience with the UN System on communications is an asset. It is desirable that the candidate should hold a license for all the software being used and has access to functional hardware to deliver on the tasks to be allocated

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.