DISCLAIMER

The aim of this Roster Call is to update the pool of experts available for temporary consultancy assignments in the field of graphic design, with an expected total duration of up to 180 working days within one calendar year, depending on specific needs and activities.

Background

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world's largest regional security organization, with a comprehensive approach to security encompassing politico-military, economic and environmental, and human dimensions. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counterterrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions. The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), and its Economic Governance Unit (EGU) in particular, promotes economic prosperity, good governance, and co-operation among participating States to foster peace, security, and stability.

On an ad-hoc basis, the OCEEA/EGU engages external experts to carry out a variety of short-term assignments. These experts support the Office in communicating, promoting and raising awareness of the results and impact of its projects and activities among internal and external audiences, including participating States, donors, international organizations, and the general public.

Objective of Assignment:

The objective of this roster call is to invite qualified evaluators to join the OSCE roster of evaluation consultants for OIO led independent evaluations and decentralized evaluations.

Deliverables:

To be further defined within each individual contract

Duration of Assignment:

This is a roster call. Duration of the assignment depends on the tasks and deliverables assigned.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the Senior Economic Officer and in close co-ordination with the Economic Governance Unit (EGU), the International Consultant/Expert will be responsible for one or more of the following assignments:

1. Producing visual inputs for website and other social media (static and animated graphics, etc.);
2. Conceptualizing graphic design of OCEEA/EGU related publications (factsheets, handbooks, newsletters, roll-ups, PPT presentations, booklets, etc.), single info-graphic (static);
3. Developing layout of various printed material (handbooks, newsletters, booklets, etc.), to be ready for online publication and printing.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in graphic design, logo and corporate identity design;
• First-level degree in visual communication, graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education;
• Excellent graphic design and logo/corporate identity design skills, as demonstrated by an extensive portfolio;
• Expert knowledge of graphics and visualization tools such as Adobe CS Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and other industry standard design tools;
• Knowledge of OSCE Editorial Style Guide for Publications and Visual Identity Guidelines is an asset;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and
  activities;
• Professional fluency in the English language;

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.