Вакансія: Consultant – Designer for USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity

Activity Background: 

The purpose of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity (the ‘Activity’) is to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks by establishing trusted collaboration between key cybersecurity stakeholders in the government, private sector, academia, and civil society. The activity aims to achieve this goal by implementing the following activity components:

Component 1: Strengthen the cybersecurity enabling environment

The legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for national cybersecurity in Ukraine needs to be strengthened and aligned with international standards and best practices. This component will strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure sectors by addressing legislative gaps, promoting good governance, enabling collaboration between stakeholders, and supporting cybersecurity institutions. This component will also build the technical capacity of key sectors through increased access to cybersecurity technology and equipment. 

Component 2: Develop Ukraine’s cybersecurity workforce

Ukraine suffers from a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. This component of the Activity will address workforce gaps through activities that develop new cybersecurity talent and build the capacity of existing talent. These activities will address the entire workforce pipeline, the quality of education received by cybersecurity specialists, and industry training programs to rapidly upskill Ukraine’s workforce to respond to immediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Component 3: Build a resilient cybersecurity industry

A growing cybersecurity industry in Ukraine will contribute directly to national security and prosperity. This component will seek to build trust and collaboration between the public and private sector to develop innovative solutions for future cybersecurity challenges; spur investment and growth in the broader cybersecurity market in Ukraine through greater access to financing; support smaller cybersecurity companies to rapidly increase the number of local cybersecurity service providers; and offer mechanisms for Ukrainian firms to connect with industry partners to enable better access to innovations and business opportunities. 

1. Role and Purpose

The role and purpose is to provide professional design services of CyberDigest for NSDC needs.

CyberDigests. The contractor shall develop a design of eight issues of CyberDigest (two versions – in Ukrainian and English). NSDC will provide text for the design of the Ukrainian version and the Activity will provide the English text for the design of the English version of CyberDigest.

Design other materials for the Activity events. The Activity receives ad hoc requests from beneficiaries for different public events e.g. round table or workshops. The Activity plans to provide tasks for developing graphic materials to showcase the Activity efforts in 2023. 

USAID Cybersecurity Activity will have ownership rights to all intellectual property related to the developed materials. The contractor cannot publish or circulate materials developed under this contract without the prior written approval of USAID Cybersecurity Activity.

1. Deliverables and Deadlines

2. Required Experience:

• Professional experience in graphic design preferably with USAID and NGO stakeholders.
• Experience working with a variety of design projects, such as branding, marketing materials, and digital design.
• Experience in designing for the target industry or market.
• A strong portfolio showcasing design projects and processes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as developers and product managers.
• Experience working with clients and presenting design concepts.
• Knowledge of design trends and staying up to date with new technologies.

3. Required Skills:

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or equal.
• Excellent visual and graphic design skills.
• Knowledge of design principles, such as color theory, typography, and composition.
• Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines and develop creative solutions to design problems.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ukrainian 0 native, English – fluent

 Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter with the name of position in a subject line to [email protected]. by 30 January 2023 6:00pm Kyiv time.  Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information.