Job no: 574408
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Nairobi
Level: Consultancy
Location: Kenya
Categories: Communication

After submissions have been received, UNICEF ESARO will agree on a range of rates, based on market norms and submissions, and adapted to the scale and complexity of work. Please include quotes for the following typical jobs, and feel free to add additional:

1. Simple layout of text document – 1-6 pages
2. Simple layout of text document, with front and back cover. 6 – 100 pages.
3. Layout of complex data into compelling visuals with strategic choices in color, text, and design flow.
4. Layout of text document with photos, graphics, maps, and embedded products (e.g. newsletter) – quote per page
5. Infographics – cost per unit
6. Banner – cost per unit
7. Leaflet(A5) – cost per unit
8. Poster (A3) – cost per unit
9. Design of web page – cost per page
10. Design of social media post/advert – cost per post
11. Add any other likely requests

Administrative issues

• The LTA holders will work under the supervision of commissioning team or office and will be overseen by the Communication & Advocacy section in the ESARO.
• The graphic designer will provide initial concepts for approval and incorporate feedback and comments from UNICEF.
• The quality of the final product will be under review by the commissioning section.
• The LTA holders will be home-based and need to provide their own equipment, software, and internet connectivity costs. Any specific costs needed to carry out a job, such as the purchase of specific images, must be included in the quotation for any job.
• The final products should be delivered to UNICEF in appropriate formats as specified by the commissioning section. LTA holder should provide several formats - both medium and high resolution, and original data files.

• The drafts and final documents, as well as related data, will be the property of UNICEF after completion.
• “As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary”.
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

For every child, reimagine the future.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A first-level university degree in a related field
• A minimum of 5 years relevant professional work experience in graphic design: Print, web, graphics for social media, infographics, large-format graphics, and various other collateral materials. Video editing and graphics a distinct advantage (additional 2 years experience in lieu of a first degree).  
• Knowledge of relevant digital software, web page design and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with a thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), HTML, and motion graphics/animation
• Ability to support commissioning teams/offices by turning their ideas into written briefs, without jargon, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form.
• Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and familiarity with UNICEF programmes is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability
• Sustainability

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

 UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.