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Purpose of Activity/Assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide professional graphic design services for the six Case Studies on the integration of Social Behavior Change (SBC) into Ukraine Refugee Crisis Response, the concept note on SBC contributions to emergency preparedness and response and other SBC-related documents.
Background
UNICEF ECARO SBC Section has documented its contribution to Ukraine and Refugee Response Humanitarian Action for Children with six case studies. Additionally, a note was developed showcasing SBC work in different emergencies and articulating the SBC offer for emergency preparedness in the Europe and Central Asia region. Other strategic documents were or are currently under development, while will need to be designed.
Scope of Work
The Graphic design consultant will support, SBC team on the graphic design of the six above-mentioned case studies, the note on SBC contributions to emergency preparedness and response and other SBC-related documents (approximately 100 pages of content).
Under the direction of the Regional SBC Specialist the consultant will undertake their assignments in accordance with UNICEF’s most recent global brand guidelines and UNICEF graphics manual.
Work Assignment Overview
Tasks / Milestone | Deliverables / Outputs | Timeline / Deadline |
Provide graphic design services for the design on six case studies, the concept note on SBC contribution to emergency preparedness and response and other strategic documents. | Completed Six case studies (approx. 6 pages of text each) with design/ layout and infographics in accordance with UNICEF most recent global brand guidelines and graphics manual. | 50 working days in total;
By May 2025 |
Completed concept note on SBC contribution to emergency preparedness and response (approx. 10 pages of text) with design/ layout and infographics in accordance with UNICEF most recent global brand guidelines and graphics manual. | ||
Other SBC documents, as needed. (approx. 50 pages of text) completed with design/layout and infographics in accordance with UNICEF most recent global brand guidelines and graphics manual. |
Estimated Duration of the Contract
50 working days between September 2024 and May 2025.
Consultant’s Work Place and Official Travel
The Consultant will be remote/home-based with no travels foreseen.
Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule
Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future.
Please submit a professional fee (in USD) based on 50 working days to undertake this assignment.
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Remarks:
Please include a full CV, Cover Letter, and samples of recent relevant work (attachments or hyperlinks) in your application. Additionally, indicate your availability and professional fee (in USD) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a professional fee will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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