Ref.
2025/GD/12739
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Activity sectors
Communication
Deadline date
2025/03/13 23:59
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
8 months
Departement Economie Durable et Inclusive - EDIN > Pôle Entreprenariat et Innovation
Published on : 2025/02/21
Under the supervision of the Communication Manager and Communication Officer based in Chisinau (Moldova), the expert is responsible for the production of high quality graphic design materials to support the communication and visibility activities of the EU4Innovation East project.
The role requires a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal skills suitable for an international and multicultural environment.
Objectives and tasks
Principles:
Expected deliverables
o Graphic images optimized for online use, including but not limited to social media posts, web banners, and website graphics.
o GIFs and animated graphics tailored for use on social media platforms, ensuring they align with branding and engagement goals.
o Adaptation of images, GIFs from existing templates or designs to suit new contexts, ensuring consistency with project branding and style guides.
o Layout and design of publications such as reports, briefs, flyers, factsheets, brochures, and other printed communication materials. This includes both text and visual elements to produce professional, attention-grabbing materials.
o Large-format designs for visibility materials, including but not limited to roll-ups, banners, photo walls, and other event or promotional display materials.
o Delivery of design work on demand for unforeseen tasks, such as emergency updates or any special communication needs as required.
MISSION TIMEFRAME
The expert will work on a task order basis and must provide the project with deliverables describing his involvement in the implementation of this service.
Mission
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Graphic design
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Period |
March – December 2025 |
Deliverables timeframe and Estimated number of units
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Static graphic images for online use – March – December 2025 – up to 20 units GIF, animated graphics – March – December 2025 – up to 10 units Infographics – March – December 2025 – up to 10 units Adaptation of existing static graphic images from existing templates - March – December 2025 – up to 10 units Adaptation of existing GIFs from existing templates - March – December 2025 – up to 5 units Layout and design of reports, briefs, flyers, factsheets, brochures - March – December 2025 – up to 200 pages Large format designs – roll-up, photowall, banner etc - March – December 2025 – up to 15 units |
Deliverables validation |
EU4Innovation East Communication Manager |
The EU4innovation East project is driving a transformation in economic resilience and innovation, enhancing the competitiveness of the startup ecosystem within 5 countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. At the heart of the project is a strategy designed to nurture high-performance incubators, expand funding and market opportunities for startups, and provide tailored support to Ukraine’s emerging tech sector. Through strategic co-financing, skills development, regulatory assistance, and a strong commitment to gender inclusion, EU4Innovation East is laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth in the region, ensuring that innovation is both inclusive and impactful. The EU4Innovation East project is implemented by Expertise France, funded by the European Union and co-funded by the French government.
In order to ensure visibility of the project’s activities and raise awareness on the topics related to the project, Expertise France is looking for a graphic designer to support the EU4Innovation East project with high quality and original graphic design materials. The consultant will contribute to the development and improvement of the design and layout of publications, compelling visuals for social media, roll-ups, banners, leaflets, brochures, presentations and other communication materials, ensuring that they are following EU4Innovation East branding and graphic guidelines.
Title:
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Initiative “EU4Innovation East” – Support to Digital innovation in the Eastern Partnership region |
Geographic scope:
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Multi-country Eastern Partner: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Ukraine |
Duration: |
• Duration: 54 months, i.e. 4.5 years (04/2024 - 10/2028) |
Financed by: |
• EU Commission: 20.000.000,00€ • France: 2.120.000,00€, earmarked for Ukraine |
Implementing Agency: |
Expertise France (EF) |
Overall objective: |
Strengthen the competitiveness and maturity of the EaP startup ecosystem |
Specific Objectives: |
SO1: Enhance early-stage funding access for EaP startups, especially those led or co-founded by women, by creating a new funding mechanism and improving incubation programs, including technology transfer initiatives.
SO2: Foster innovation development in EaP ecosystems by structuring and improving the business environment.
SO3: Amplify the visibility of EaP startups and strengthen connections with European investors, fostering both funding acquisition, market access, and increased local interest in the entrepreneurial journey.
SO Ukraine: Formulate a customised strategy for Ukraine, integrating French co-financing, to navigate and capitalise upon the distinctive challenges and opportunities encountered by the Ukrainian startup ecosystem during the ongoing reconstruction period. |
Pillars description: |
Pillar 1 – Early-stage funding Pillar 2 - Backing high added-value segments and high-performance incubation Pillar 3 - Strengthening Community ties Pillar 4 - International Spotlight for EaP Startups Integrating European emblematic events |
EXPERT PROFILE
• Master's degree in graphic design, animation, multimedia, visual arts, or a related field is required;
• A Bachelor's degree may be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree, provided there is an additional two years of professional experience;
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in animation, graphic design, and layout work is required;
• Proficiency in English is required.
Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities
• The consultant must be well-equipped with the necessary tools, software, and devices (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, design tablets, etc.) to perform all tasks to a high standard.
• The consultant should be highly proficient in graphic design software, including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and other relevant tools.
• Strong understanding of file preparation for digital and print media, including resolution, color profiles, and output formats.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, providing high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative concepts from initial ideas through to final production.
• High level of professionalism and ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
Soft Skills
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent ability to build connections;
• Teamwork (multicultural) and adaptability;
• Diplomacy, empathy, and conflict management skills;
• Sense of responsibility, initiative, and responsiveness;
• Pragmatic and results-oriented;
• Organizational skills, rigor, and proactivity.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application should include :
- CV
- Copy of relevant certificates, diplomas, if any;
- Portfolio with graphic design works, including examples of deliverables requested above;
- Financial proposal indicating price per unit/page/deliverable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The applications should be submitted by 13 March 2025.
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
Deadline for application : 2025/03/13 23:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.