National STTA Graphic Designer

USAID Vietnam Trade Facilitation Program
Scope of Work
Design Support for Communications Products

                                    Proposed Personnel:            Name TBD

                                    Period of Performance:        15/8/2022 – 30/4/2023

                                    Origin/Destination:               Hanoi, Vietnam

                                    Activity No.:                          FY2022 Coms Ad-hoc

Program Background

The USAID Trade Facilitation Program (2018-2023) is supporting the Government of Vietnam to develop a more attractive trade and investment climate for enterprises, traders, and investors. The Program works with the General Department of Vietnam Customs to strengthen the capacity of Vietnam's National Trade Facilitation Committee, enhance national and provincial coordination, and facilitate dialogue between customs authorities and the business community.

Through our support to facilitate international trade, the Program is helping to improve the business environment, making it easier for enterprises and investors – both international and domestic – to do business in Vietnam. This, in turn, is contributing to Vietnam’s national competitiveness, bringing the benefits of trade and increased prosperity to the Vietnamese people.

Activity Background

As the Program enters its final year, the Communications team is developing a range of communications products to bring the various Program activities together into one compelling story. As Program activities span several components, these products will enable our partners and stakeholders – as well as other audiences – to gain a ‘big-picture’ perspective of the Program, its activities, and its achievements. The communications products will be disseminated to stakeholders via several media channels and at program events. 

Objective: The objective of this activity is to provide on-going design support to the Program’s Communications team. The consultant will support the production of the following communications products: 01 24-page brochure on the work and impact of the Program; 05 2-page briefs on key Program work areas; and 10 stand-alone info graphics. Note: the Program will provide the designer with all necessary content/information.

Methodology:The USAID Trade Facilitation Program will engage 01 consultant to carry out this activity. The work plan will be determined by the Program Communications team according to Program priorities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• In consultation with the Communications team, develop design concepts for communications products as indicated in the ‘Deliverables’ section below.
• Work closely with the Communications team to draft, adjust, and finalize designs.
• Following approval from the Program, provide finalized designs/info graphics in appropriate media files for online and print publication.

Deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or higher and a minimum 10 years experience in designing communications products and info graphics for the non-profit sector.
• Proven experience and track record of working with USAID programs, international organizations, or development agencies.
• Strong design skills and proficiency in using design software (e.g., Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, etc).

Required Documents

The following documents are required in submissions:

• A CV detailing qualifications, previous assignments, and experience.
• Samples of communications products produced by the consultant for the non-profit sector.
• A written quotation which breaks down costs for each service item, in accordance to the deliverables and detailed activity description.

Reporting: The consultant will report to Mr. Dan Burns, Communications Manager ([email protected]) and Ms. Trang Duong, Communications Specialist ([email protected]).

How to Apply

Proposals should be submitted no later than August 5, 2022 to email [email protected]:

1. Cover letter (no longer than 1 page)
2. CVs (see attached template); 
3. Updated USAID 1420 form (see attached template)
4. Cost proposal (See attached template)