Description
BACKGROUND
Malaysia has begun its National COVID-19 Immunization Programme led by the Special Committee for Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV), co-chaired by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH). The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Office to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore provides technical support to the Government’s whole-of-society approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with focus on vulnerable groups in Malaysia. Risk communication and community engagement is integral in the COVID-19 response and in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines in the country. WHO is working closely with the MOH and local partners in developing visual content for COVID-19.
PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY
The purpose of this APW is to develop information, education and communication materials such as posters, leaflets, infographics and video animations, in support of the National COVID-19 Immunization Programme and the vaccine rollout.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT
Output 1: Content plan
Deliverable 1.1: Draft information, education and communication (IEC) plan based on the immediate needs, which could include posters, leaflets, infographics, and animated videos
Deliverable 1.2: Revise and finalize content plan based on feedback from MOH and WHO
Output 2: Develop IEC materials
Deliverable 2.1: Develop the IEC materials as approved based on the content plan
Deliverable 2.2: Revise and finalize IEC materials based on review and feedback from MOH and WHO
Output 3: Submission of reports
Deliverable 3.1: Interim mission report monthly
Deliverable 3.2: End of mission technical report
METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY
To work with WHO and Ministry of Health Malaysia in developing visual content for COVID-19
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
A creatives and design agency based in Malaysia
EDUCATION
Desirable:
Previous experience of working with WHO, Ministry of Health, other UN agencies or INGOs
Previous experience on developing COVID-19 communication materials
EXPERIENCE
Essential: At least five (5) years of experience in developing information, education and communication (IEC) materials. Demonstrated experience in producing high quality visual IEC materials
Desirable:
Familiarity with COVID-19 response and public health issues in Malaysia
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential: Excellent skills in graphic design, video animation, photo and video editing
LANGUAGES
Excellent speaking, reading and writing knowledge of English and Bahasa Malaysia
COMPETENCIES
Producing results
Ability to meet deadlines
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Duration of contract is for 6 months starting 1 June 2021
APPLICATIONS
Qualified and interested specialists should submit their CV {for individual contractors} or Company Profile {for institutional applications} and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 14 May 2021.
The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their quotation and availability.
Please use Tender Notice No. 126803 as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.