Designers are invited to submit proposals to design and develop the 2019 Annual Report materials. It is important to note that the materials and tools listed under point IV are tentative only and their production will be based on approval.

Overview-2019 Annual Report

The 2019 illustrated Annual Report of UNCDF is an important publication to showcase the programmatic and financial operations and significant achievements of UNCDF to all of UNCDF’s stakeholders. The Report, published in English and in French, is UNCDF’s calling card and is used for outreach and advocacy purposes and to provide information and visibility on its programmes, projects and activities throughout 2019. The Report will be used for interactions with partners, including national governments, donors and civil society representatives worldwide.

The Report will highlight demonstrable results and how these results have impacted the lives of our beneficiaries as well as advanced achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Driven by evidence, UNCDF’s impact and results need to be substantiated by progress achieved with illustrations. Special emphasis will be placed on illustrating UNCDF’s added value and specific contribution to the success of the activities, including the organization’s work with partners. The results and impact should reflect programme and project activities, both completed and/or ongoing.

The consultancy entails inputting attractive graphic design in the report and pictures of UNCDF’s projects around the world to illustrate and highlight the substance of the Report. The designers will work closely with the Communications Specialist and the Knowledge Management and Communications Analyst.

Description of Responsibilities

Under the supervision and overall guidance of the Knowledge Management and Communications Analyst, and in close collaboration with the Communications Specialist, the designers will perform the following tasks:

1. Conceive art direction for publication.
2. Develop conceptual graphics based on content and guidance from the communications team.
3. Submit 2 preliminary layouts for discussion with UNCDF.Revise the selected layout as discussed with UNCDF.
4. Design and layout the graphics for the publication.
5. Submit the publication to UNCDF for proofreading (4 rounds of corrections will be needed).
6. Ensure all corrections have been inserted.
7. Obtain a final sign-off from UNCDF before submitting electronic files to the printer.
8. Prepare PDF for posting, including hotlinks as provided by UNCDF.
9. Prepare graphics as SVGs, text and other images for online publishing.
10. Prepare the electronic files for the printer and send files to a designated UNCDF-contracted printer and liaise with printer, as necessary, during printing process, receive and mark up final blueprint with final corrections from UNCDF.
11. Native files of the Annual Report in compatible Adobe Creative Cloud InDesign/Illustrator

Description

Design specifications

Proposed Timeframe

While the timeframe is subject to change, the designer will be expected to abide by the cadence/timeline illustrated below:

Required Documentation for Consideration

Interested applicants must submit the following documents/information by email, as follows:

1. Proposal explaining why they are the most suitable for the work, drawing on their knowledge and previous experience.
2. CV and at least 3 references.
3. Financial proposal specifying the fees per deliverable.

All interested applicants must submit their application by 10 June 2020.

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