Project Overview
The Project “Enabling the Philippines to prepare its Second Biennial Transparency Report with a combined Third National Communication (BTR2/NC3) and Third Biennial Transparency Report (BTR3)” aims to assist the Philippines in responding to the reporting requirements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement to address climate change and its impacts and to take part in review processes that consider the information Parties provide.

Under this project, BTR2/NC3 and BTR3 reports will be prepared in close coordination with any other climate-related ongoing project and activity in the country, funded by the GEF and/or other donors.

The main objective of this project is to to support the Philippines prepare and submit to the UNFCCC the Second Biennial Transparency Report with a combined Third National Communication (BTR2/NC3) and Third Biennial Transparency Report (BTR3) all in compliance with the UNFCCC Convention and Paris Agreement’s reporting obligations.

Roles and Responsibilities
Co-develop the visual identity, including the style guide and visual guidelines with the BTR2/NC3 Project Team

a. Propose a design concept and visual identity for BTR2/NC3 (colour palette, typography, publication template/masterpage, iconography, charts, graphs, tables, and at least three (3) cover designs) consistent with relevant CCC, FAO, GEF and OML Center branding and logo-use guidelines

b. Revise and finalize the design concept based on what is agreed with the Project Manager and lead authors

Produce the publication layout, including graphics, infographics, and data visualizations.

a. Infographics on key results, including the national GHG inventory by sector (Energy, IPPU, AFOLU/LULUCF, Waste), NDC progress tracking, mitigation and adaptation actions, and support needed and received

b. Diagrams and flowcharts explaining processes such as the MRV/transparency arrangements, institutional arrangements, and data flows

c. Maps, icons and illustrations for vulnerability, impacts and adaptation content

d. Gender-responsive and inclusive visuals, consistent with the project’s gender mainstreaming commitments as needed.

Develop the BTR2/NC3 as an interactive publication, with print version as needed

a. Interactive PDF versions of the main reports, with hyperlinked tables of contents, cross-references and page navigation

b.Prepare a print-ready version, complete with its packaged files based on the digital BTR2/NC3 document.

Quality checking and finalization

a. Quality check of laid-out outputs for readiness for printing, digital publication and submission to the UNFCCC

b. Ensure all figures, tables and annexes are consistent with the approved style guide and visual guidelines.

c. Prepare print-ready files (with print specifications) and optimized digital files with manageable file sizes.

Prepare all assets and images created for turnover

a. Turn over all source files (editable design files, fonts and image licenses, templates and raw graphics) in .indd and .ai complete with its package and/or embedded link to OML Center at project completion.

QUALIFICATION
Should have extensive experience in publication design in both digital and print
Experience in reports publication (experience in similar climate change projects an advantage)
Experience in visual storytelling and developing infographics based on technical information
Knowledgeable in the use of InDesign (for layout), Illustrator (for vector images) and Photoshop (for raster images) or similar software for the respective graphics needs as itemized (use of generative AI highly discouraged).

Please send your resume/CV