06.05.2025

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Ukraine’s Cohesion and Regional Development Project, UCORD is looking for the experts on graphic and web design services (inclusion to pool of designers)

Location: Ukraine, remote.
Expected start date: as soon as possible.
Duration of Assignment: various, depending on the assignment.
Category of experts: National experts.
Application deadline: EOB 16 May 2025.

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Background:

Ukraine’s Cohesion and Regional Development Project, UCORD, funded by the Government of the Swiss Confederation through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation (SDC) and implemented by the consultancy company NIRAS Sweden AB.

UCORD aims at citizens, businesses and public authorities to contribute and equally benefit from recovery actions and coherent regional development that fosters improved quality of life, resilience, peace and social cohesion in Ukraine. The project will work in 4 pilot oblasts of Ukraine: Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, Ternopil, Vinnytsia oblasts as the starting points, targeting capacity development and awareness raising initiatives spread through the whole country. UCORD consists of the three components:

Component 1 embeds the regional policy development in Ukraine through supporting and strengthening the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) in pilot oblasts. More about the role of RDAs as per the Ukarinian legislation is presented in the Annex 1 herewith.

Component 2 seeks to improve public services delivery in WASAW (water supply, sanitation and waste management) sector with a focus on environment.

Component 3 aims at construction social cohesion through culture, dialogue and creative industries.

The activities of the three components of the project require proper visibility to ensure credibility of the UCORD project. Thus, the UCORD project is seeking for a qualified service providers to enhance its visibility presence and ensure smooth and reliable functioning of its digital platforms throughout the project’s implementation.

Required profile:

UCORD Project is looking for individuals for a pool of national experts with the following profiles.

#	Profile title	Description of required services
1.	Graphic designer	Creating and editing images (e.g., posters, event banners, website banners, publication covers). Designing and editing presentations, as well as developing presentation templates. Creating layouts and handling pre-print preparation for catalogues, brochures, and flyers. Designing and editing infographics (both digital and print-ready). Creating and preparing for print various materials such as stickers, banners, and business cards. Preparing layouts for promotional merchandise. Performing page layout and design for publications (manuals, analytical reports, etc.). Developing logos and visual identity. Creating visual content for social media (creating visuals for posts, stories, and campaigns).
2.	Web designer	Development of design concepts – defining the overall style and structure of websites. Creating mockups and prototypes – visualizing website pages to assess element placement and functionality. Interface design – developing graphic elements such as buttons, icons, and backgrounds to ensure both usability and visual appeal. Color palette and typography – selecting colors and fonts that complement each other and enhance readability. Responsive design – ensuring proper display and functionality of the website across various devices and screen sizes. Collaboration with developers – working closely with programmers to implement the design in code and ensure full technical functionality.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Expert Category	Educational Background	Professional Experience in the area of expertise
Junior Experts	Master’s Degree	Minimum 3 years in the respective area
Junior Experts	Bachelor’s Degree	Minimum 5 years in the respective area
Mid-Level Experts	Master’s Degree	Minimum 5 years in the respective area
Mid-Level Experts	Bachelor’s Degree	Minimum 7 years in the respective area
Senior Experts	Master’s Degree	Minimum 7 years in the respective area

Profile title

Eligibility Requirements

Graphic designer

At least 3 years of proven experience in graphic design with demonstrating experience in creating marketing materials, banners, logos, brand identity, and other visual assets.

Experience working with international organizations or projects will be considered an advantage.

Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, etc.; relevant professional certifications will be considered an advantage.

Web designer

Verified experience of minimum of 3 years in web design, visual communications, digital media or related fields.

Confident possession of design tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Knowledge of UI/UX design principles.

Understanding responsive design and mobile optimization.

Understanding the design-to-development process (ability to structure layouts for front-end teams).

Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS — for better collaboration with developers.

Experience working with government institutions, international projects is considered an advantage.

Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted with the Application:

The application must include the following documents:

A cover letter explaining the applicant’s suitability for the position.
An up-to-date CV, including a portfolio or samples of previous works.
Contact details for a minimum of three professional references.

We are looking for a pool of designers with expertise in specific areas. Candidates are encouraged to specify their areas of specialization (e.g., presentation design, print materials, social media visuals) and relevant experience in their application, along with providing portfolios showcasing their work.

Evaluation of applications and selection:

Technical evaluation (100 points):

Educational background – 20 points
Professional experience in graphic design – 40 points
Portfolio or samples of previous work – 40 points

Applications obtaining minimum 70 points shall be considered for inclusion in the pool of experts subject to review and assessment of reasonableness of proposed hourly rate.

Language:

Excellent oral and written Ukrainian language skills required. Working knowledge of English will be considered an advantage.

Financial evaluation:

Each applicant should specify an hourly rate taking into account all the taxes as private entrepreneurs. The hourly rate should be given in CHF.

The reasonableness of the proposed rates will be assessed in line with the available project budget; once agreed upon a rate, the applicant shall be included in the pool of experts. If the proposed rates are considered unreasonable or if a mutually acceptable rate cannot be agreed upon, a candidate will not be included into the pool of experts.

Application process:

Applications and questions regarding the request of proposals should be sent by email only to: [email protected].

Deadline for submission of questions: 12 May 2025.
Deadline for submission of applications: EOB 16 May 2025.

The selection will be done based on the applicant’s competence and suitability for the role. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Contracting arrangements:

Successful applicants will be selected and placed on the UCORD expert pool for a period of up to November 2026. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee a contract during this period. Experts will be contacted on an as-needed basis when service requests arise and will be asked to confirm their availability and interest in the proposed assignment. A separate contract will be concluded for each assignment. Experts are required to have valid entrepreneurship registration.