ENGAGEMENT TERM: March 2023 – February 2025 (2 years) 

REPORTS TO: Climate Change and Energy Programme Head, SIPA PH Project Coordinator, Director of Conservation Programs 

WORKS WITH: WWF-PH Communications  team,  Technical Consultant  (GIS/Infra  and  NbS), WWF-US national and subnational consultants (SPRING), NGAs (NEDA), CARAGA LGUs, and stakeholders 

BACKGROUND 

This consultancy is in support of  WWF’s objectives under the larger project,  Sustainable Infrastructure in  Asia  Program  (SIPA), led by the Organization for  Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and in cooperation with multiple partners to support countries in Central and Southeast  Asia in meeting their objectives under the Paris Agreement through sustainable infrastructure planning and development. WWF contributes to the specific objective of “improving capacity in the target regions for upstream strategic infrastructure planning to ensure that investment projects are situated within broader long-term sustainable development pathways (incorporating low-carbon  transition  and  climate  resilience  goals).” WWF is working collaboratively with government partners and key stakeholders through WWF  country offices in Indonesia and the Philippines to identify areas of natural capital and the ecosystem benefits they contribute to climate resilience for communities and infrastructure: for example, forests that reduce flooding or prevent soil erosion, wetlands that absorb floodwaters, or coastal mangroves that provide protection against extreme storms, also known as nature-based solutions (NbS). 

For the Philippines, to promote the  SIPA  project and to further increase awareness and understanding of the use of NbS, the development of communications and related information materials to be used in project reports, brochures, etc., and social media will be undertaken. This task shall be achieved through effective coordination and collaboration with the project staff, relevant WWF staff, and relevant partners and stakeholders. The work will be coordinated to the best extent possible with other sustainability projects currently planned or under implementation in  WWF Philippines and within the region. 

SCOPE OF WORK 

The Layout and Graphic Artist is expected to develop communications and related information materials for the visibility of the SIPA PH project by working with the technical consultants and the project team to produce the most appropriate look of the material with consideration of the branding standards of WWF. 

Specifically, the responsibilities are:

1. Take the lead in developing interactive layouts and graphic designs for materials to be published under the SIPA Project.
2. Work with SIPA project staff and consultants for photo documentation on various project implementation activities, including stakeholder meetings and field visits.
3. Develop, edit, and improve artwork, photos, charts, and other graphic elements related to the project.
4. In coordination with the  WWF-PH  Communications  Team,  lead in the overall design, development, and proofreading of the content of print and electronic campaign materials for social media.
5. Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for the use of new media.
6. Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based, and future animated presentations of the project (for knowledge sharing).
7. Produce new photos to complement existing images/photos related to the project, as deemed necessary, and perform photoshoots with relevant parties of the SIPA project.
8. Perform custom photo-editing (i.e., restoration, noise reduction, tonal adjustment).
9. Ensure that all WWF PH requests and graphic and layout editing instructions are carried out. 10.
10. Ensure photos are of the highest possible quality—preferably at least HD 1920x1080.
11. Work with WWF PH’s Communications Team to ensure photo documentation and graphic layouts,  including  the  correct  photo  and  visual  formats,  follow  the  required  WWF specifications
12. Work with the highest professional and ethical standards, and adhere to WWF PH’s core values

*Additional requirements may arise during the initial briefing 

DELIVERABLES 

1. Submission of concept for communications materials to be produced
2. Information materials on the different aspects of SIPA, NbS, and related topics
3. 100 still photographs of professional quality were selected in coordination with WWF-PH Communications Team
4. Work with the video documentation consultant to lay out the manual summarizing highlights of the video with print-ready output
5. Turnover of final design output of the materials, including working files

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

Internal: Within WWF-Philippines, this post reports primarily to the Head of the Climate and Energy Programme and coordinates with the SIPA Project Coordinator. Working with other project staff, consultants,  and  WWF  PH  Communications  Team is vital.  Working with other  WWF  offices (particularly WWF Indonesia and WWF US) and respective programme staff is possible. 

External: National government agencies, other SIPA implementing partners, regional and local government partners, and other critical stakeholders in the sustainable infrastructure. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• At  least  three  (3)  years  of  professional  experience  in  producing  high-quality  multimedia content or has a solid professional background in graphic design and layout print materials;
  
• Proficient in using Adobe Creative Suites programs and/or other editing software;
• Strong technical and multimedia skills.
• Experience in producing print and electronic campaign materials for social media is preferred.
• Familiarity with the assigned local area and  language/s  is an advantage  (i.e.  Cebuano, Butuanon).
• Previous work experience with other international non-government organizations is desirable.