Location : Homebased
Application Deadline : 03-Sep-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 14d 13h 53m
Additional Category : Gender Equality
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment : 60 working days within 12 month period
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
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; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
In Nigeria, the UN Women Country Office contributes to the development of Nigeria’s vision and is aligned to United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework (UNSDPF) with the Government of Nigeria as well as UN Women’s Strategic Plan. The Nigeria Country Office aims to achieve the following results: (i) increased women’s leadership and participation in governance; (ii) strengthened women’s economic empowerment; (iii) increased protection of women & access to justice for women; and (iv) strengthened women’s leadership in peace building and humanitarian response.
The knowledge management products and services provide the content for dissemination using the communication strategy. Knowledge management provides evidence and facts to support communication activities such as public relations, events, scholarly communication, media relations, public engagement, social mobilization, advocacy, and alliance building.
Communication activities and channels also provide strategic platforms for knowledge creation, capture, sharing, validation, and use. Thus, by implementing its communications strategy, UN Women will further its knowledge management agenda. This will enhance program outcomes and help it to win and retain development partners and key stakeholders-including host government and non-state actors.
The publication and dissemination of the knowledge products also provides the evidence base on which UN Women programs and work plans are anchored. Similarly, the dissemination and use of best practices and lessons learned enhances the implementation of programs and increases the visibility of UN Women results. Furthermore, increased knowledge capture and sharing is envisaged to facilitate effective resource mobilization resulting in increased programmatic impact and enhanced sustainability.
UN Women Nigeria seeks to contract a consultant to provide design work for various planned knowledge products.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Performance Indicators
The Consultant shall execute the following tasks for UN Women Nigeria Country Office
Conceptualize and develop compelling infographics that vividly capture impact data and success indices of UN Women Nigeria. Note: this will be used for social media messaging, inserts in presentations and reports.
Design 1 above in different formats, dimensions and sizes as required for the different social media platforms, website, or for printing processes.
Design and layout UN Women Nigeria publication documents – reports, newsletters, factsheets, brochures, etc.
Design UN Women Nigeria branded materials and relevant communication products, including but not limited to t-shirts, face caps, pens, and other materials
Ensure all products are developed in compliance with UN Women branding guidelines. This includes and not limited to font style and sizes, corporate colour codes, logos, etc.
Deliverables
Compelling infographics that capture UN Women Nigeria success indices and designed in the formats required for dissemination on social media platforms and website and can be inserted in reports and presentations.
High quality 3–4-page publications; this could be project reports, policy documents, research documents, newsletters, and other similar documents.
High quality interactive UN Women Nigeria advocacy products – factsheets, brochures, flyers, etc.
Different sets of designs of UN Women Nigeria’s or project’s branded t-shirts, face caps, writing pens, and other materials.
All deliverables must meet the UN Women Nigeria branding requirements.
Expectations
Upon receipt of the deliverables and prior to the payment, the deliverables and related reports and documents will be reviewed and approved by UN Women. The period of review is one week after receipt.
Inputs
UN Women will provide the Consultant with background materials relevant to the assignment.
The Consultant is expected to work using his/ her own computer and licensed software.
Competencies
Core values and Guiding principles:
Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others
Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.
Functional Competencies:
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to gender issues.
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Demonstrated communication skills in English with excellent editing & writing skills.
Good understanding of gender and development issues in Nigeria.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.
Treats people fairly without favoritism.
Technical Competencies:
Design and management of communication and visibility processes, including with multiple stakeholders.
Design and management of communication for development and/or social and behavioral change communication strategies and messaging.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:
Degree in Communications, English, Development, or a relevant field.
Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.
Proven graphic designing experience.
A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc.)
A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in communications including in writing, editing, design and layout of publications and IEC materials for the UN, NGOs, and other development assistance agencies.
Language Requirements:
Knowledge of the other UN working knowledge is an asset.
Evaluation of Applications
Applications will be evaluated based on a Cumulative analysis.
Technical Qualification (100 points) weight; [70%]
Financial Proposal (100 points) weight; [30%]
A two-stage procedure is utilized in evaluating the proposals, with evaluation of the technical proposal being completed prior to any price proposal being compared. Only the price proposal of the candidates who passed the minimum technical score of 70% of the obtainable score of 100 points in the technical qualification evaluation will be evaluated.
Technical qualification evaluation criteria:
The total number of points allotted for the technical qualification component is 100. The technical qualification of the individual is evaluated based on following technical qualification evaluation criteria:
Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator (30%)
Proficiency in editing and copywriting (20%)
Experience working on gender issues (10%)
Samples of previous work done (10%)
Experience working with UN and other international agencies; proof to be provided (10%)
Total Obtainable Score100 %
Financial/Price Proposal evaluation
Only the candidates who fit the minimum requirements will be longlisted and further documentation may be requested. Candidates with a minimum of 70% of total points will be considered as technically qualified candidates and will be shortlisted for potential interview.
Only the financial proposal of candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% score in the technical evaluation will be considered and evaluated.
The total number of points allotted for the price component is 100.
The maximum number of points will be allotted to the lowest price proposal that is opened/ evaluated and compared among those technically qualified candidates who have attained a minimum of 70% score in the technical evaluation. All other price proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.
Cost of deliverables (60%)
Workplan and timeline of delivery (30%)
Understanding of market value of tasks and deliverables (10%)
Total Obtainable Score100 %
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are requested to submit electronic applications via the application link proviced on the UNDP portal
Submission of package should include:
CV (submit online as a single attachment with letter of interest)/ P11 form
A letter of Interest (submit online as a single attachment with CV)
At least 2 Samples of relevant work (You may also share links to Samples of work)
A financial proposal. The financial proposal shall specify the Consultant’s daily rate
Applications without a financial proposal will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further processing. (Kindly note that your CV and letter of interest and all attachments must be submitted online as a single attachment via the application link.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be invited to the interview.
Selected candidates will need to submit prior to commencement of work:
A copy of the latest academic certificate.
UN Women P-11 form, available via http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment
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