Maldives
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)
Republic of Maldives
Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (COVID-19 ERHSPP)
Grant No: D595-MV
WB Ref No: MV-MOH-239357-CS-INDV
Graphic Designer
The Government of Maldives (GoM) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank under the Fast Track COVID-19 Facility (FTCF) towards the cost of the Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (COVID-19 ERHSPP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of these funds towards payments under the contract for a Graphic Designer for this project implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH).
The objective of the COVID-19 ERHSPP is to respond to and mitigate the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in Maldives. The objective will be achieved through the implementation of activities that support further prevention of COVID-19 transmission combined with activities that strengthen the health system’s capacity for disease management. Both approaches are essential to the immediate response and will serve the dual purpose of simultaneously strengthening the health system beyond the current crisis for the medium term.
The primary objective of the Graphic Designer – Risk Communications is to design and create content for public awareness and communication activities for different target populations including those at higher risk for Covid-19.
The MoH wishes to contract a Graphic Designer for COVID-19 Risk Communication who will lead the Risk Communication at Health Emergency Operation Center. The Graphic Designer is expected to report to the Project Director or any other person assigned by the Project Director.
This consultancy is expected to commence in September 2021. The assignment is anticipated to be completed within a period of 12 months.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at Ministry of Health website (http://health.gov.mv/Vacancy).
The Ministry of Health now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide Expression of interest, a CV including information that demonstrates that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services, documents supporting the candidate’s qualifications and experience, reference letters, and the copy of ID card/Passport. Short listed candidates must bring the original certificates while coming to the interview. The shortlisting criteria are:
- MUST have a degree in Graphics Design and illustration or Mass Communication or Multimedia, with 3 years of work experience in any of the mentioned related fields.
- Strong practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash, etc will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of social media platforms for best practice of awareness materials (info graphics design) will be an added advantage.
- Proficient in designing layouts and typography skills will be an added advantage.
- Proven proficiency of graphic production from start to published/printed creation with understanding of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver quality services on time.
- Good Knowledge of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office package.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph, 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment:
3.17 Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
d. Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants), that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower, that is directly or indirectly involved in any part of:
i. the preparation of the TOR for the assignment;
ii. the selection process for the contract; or
iii. the supervision of the contract, may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.
The individual will be selected based on the qualification and experience, in accordance with the procedures set out in the 'The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Project Financing- Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 as per the Financing Agreement of the project.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (0800 to 1400 hours)
Expressions of interest must be delivered with the above mentioned documents in a written form to the address below (by mail, or by e-mail) by no later than 1300 hoursMaldivian time on August 18th, 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Administration Division
Maldives COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project
Ministry of Health
Sosun Magu, Male’
Republic of Maldives
Tel:(960)3014443, (960)3014451
E-mail: [email protected]
