Graphic Design and Communication Consultant

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2023

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) is responsible for developing and implementing high-level project management methodologies, standards, and tools, including expectations based on the size of initiatives/projects. The Unit monitors project management performance provides advice and recommendations to continuously improve and builds project management capacities across staff and project partners. The advice, guidance and recommendations provided by the PCU cover all project phases from planning, start-up, implementation, monitoring and reporting, evaluation, and learning, to closeout. The PCU contributes to other initiatives, including project identification and development, with expertise in project management and project-level MELI.

Through the International Potato Centre (CIP) the consultancy will support the Project Coordinating Unit in the drafting, reviewing, editing and translating of ONE CGIAR Project Management Communication Materials. The Consultant will report to the Global Head, Project Coordination Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant will include:

a) Designing communications materials such as presentations, factsheets, data visualization, and infographics

b) Re-designing and improving the Project Coordination Unit ONE CGIAR InfoPoint Webpage and Performance and Results (P&R) Hub (Planning Webpage.

c) Support PCU staff with graphic design/web design/communications

d) Ensure visual consistency across all Project Communication Materials in line with the CGIAR Editorial Policy

e) Transforming text-based Project Management communications materials into visual graphic design materials such as infographics, animations, illustrations and others.

f) Liaise with CGIAR Communication and Outreach unit regarding any visual design work to ensure compliance with CGIAR Editorial Policy.

g) Edit Project Management documents and Communication materials to ensure that messages are conveyed accurately.