Graphics Design and Layout Work for Publications of Reports and Policy Briefs at International Labour Organization

Main Deliverables:

• Develop document specific design for different publications: the consultant is expected to develop and share at least three creative design and layouts options for the publications following the branding, communication and visibility requirements of the ILO, EU and IGAD for review and comments. the consultant is expected to address comments and inputs on the draft design and layout options and submit final versions of the design and layout to the satisfaction of the ILO.
• Submit draft designed publications: based on the agreed design and layout options, the consultant will submit draft reports for review and comments.
• Submit final designed publication for print and web: the consultant will incorporate final comments on the design and submit final camera ready version of all the publications.

Timeline

The assignment is expected to be completed in a maximum of Thirty (30) consultive days from the date of signing of the contract.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

The consultant is expected to have:

• Post graduate degree in media and communications, creative arts, design and related fields.
• Five years of experience in the field of graphics designing and publication work.
• Proven experience in producing publications with innovative graphic designs with the use of software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, Illustrator, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash, etc.
• Experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management.
• Proven experience working with the ILO and familiarity with ILO branding guidelines
• Experience in working with UN agencies, IGAD and EU branding guidelines and visibility requirements

Evaluation Process and Criteria:

• The evaluation process would be as shown below. In summary, the proposals will be evaluated on a weighted score of 70/30 for Technical/Financial relative score of 70/30.

Technical proposal evaluation criteria

• In evaluating the technical proposal, the score allotted in the next table shall be used.
• S/N Evaluation Dimension Max. Score

Consultant’s Qualification and Experience 70

Criteria:

• BA/BSC degree in media and communications, creative arts, design, computer science and related fields. 40
• Proven reputable experience in layout and designing of reports/studies.
• Proven Experience and familiarity with ILO branding guidelines
• Proven experience and familiarity with IGAD and EU branding and visibility.
• Consultants understand of the ToR and ability to deliver in the proposed timeline including detailed implementation plan
• Overall quality of the technical and financial proposal 30

Note to Consultants:

• All CVs submitted should include the Date of Birth and Nationality of the Consultant.
  • Consultant should quote in USD prices and/or use prices calculated using the Official UN Exchange Rates for the country.
  • Consultants should indicate a proposed Start and End Date for completion of the Deliverables requested by the ILO.
  • Candidates should be prepared to submit a copy of their national Passport upon Notification of Award.
  • Professional Fees should include all costs associated with the Activity Deliverable.
  • Consultants are not to add the VAT to their financial offer unless they are a VAT Registered Individual with the Sudanese VAT Authority.
  • Consultants should be aware that all intellectual property rights arising from the contract are vested with the ILO however authorship will be acknowledged by the Organization; and
  • Consultants will bear all charges levied by their own bank in receiving of managing funds transferred by ILO.
  • The applying consultant shall not in any circumstance, be entitled to any payments other than those expressly provided in the proposal and agreed upon.