Graphic Designer Consultancy for Schools2030 Programme at AKF Kenya

Country: Kenya

Organization: Aga Khan Foundation

Closing date: 15 Sep 2023

Introduction

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Background

Schools2030 is a ten-year participatory learning improvement programme based in 1,000 government schools across ten countries, led by the Aga Khan Foundation. Using the principles of human-centered design and focusing on the key transition years of ages 5, 10 and 15 years old, Schools2030 supports teachers and students to design and implement education micro-innovations. These low-cost and scalable innovations will inform and transform education systems to improve holistic learning outcomes for the most marginalized learners worldwide. Our goal is to raise holistic learning outcomes and to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values they need to become contributing members of their communities and to thrive.

Purpose

Communications and the programme’s visibility are a central part of its strategy to scale micro-innovations around the world and encourage worldwide systems change by advocating Schools2030 methodology. Multimedia help to play a crucial role in our storytelling abilities and can support the creation of a wide range of communications products, from our website and news articles to our reports, to our monthly newsletters and more. We are therefore seeking a graphic designer to design visibility/communication materials to help us enhance the programme’s visibility, celebrate our stakeholders, and demonstrate our impact.

Scope of work

AKF is seeking a partner consultant or organisation to support the design of different communication materials. The Scope of Work involves:

• Notebook – 5 executive notebook designs in line with AKDN guidelines


• Quotes – 5 quotes design templates (editable templates)


• Placards/Cutouts – 5 photoshoot placard designs


• Backdrop banner – 2 backdrop banner designs in line with AKDN guidelines

Deliverables/Workplan

Activity Timeline

Introduction meeting to discuss assignment 2nd October 2023

Submission of draft designs for the Notebook, Quote,

Placards/Cutouts and Backdrop banner

13th October 2023

Review of draft design by AKF and feedback to consultant 19th October 2023

Submission of final designs to AKF 27th October 2023

Contract duration

The partnership will be valid from 1st October 2023- 31st October 2023

Qualifications Required

The consultant or organisation is required to demonstrate evidence and experience of:

• Graphic designer demonstrates expertise in graphic design with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in in similar field;


• Work with Media Agencies, International Organizations, NGOs an asset


• Availability and willingness for regular check in meetings

Procedures and Logistics

• The Schools2030 team will regularly monitor the progress of the consultant’s work through check in calls.


• Consultant will work from her/his private space


• Consultant will use her/his computer and other equipment if necessary


• Consultant will submit final report in an electronic form.

Conditions

• The nature of the contract will be temporary


• The consultant is expected to conduct all work independently, in accordance with professional standards.


• The consultant is expected to proactively engage with the AKF and Schools2030 visibility and branding guidelines.

Payment Terms

• Payment is linked to receipt and satisfactory acceptance of deliverables;


• Payment will be done in instalments with 40% paid upon signing of the contract; and the remaining upon agreement with consultant based on deliverables. Payment will be based upon completion of the deliverable(s) and subject to approval by Schools2030 National Coordinator and AKF Programme Manager.

Criteria for selection

All submissions will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Technical proposal 40%


• Technical experience 30%


• Value for Money 30%

How to apply

Consultants or organisations interested in this opportunity with AKF should submit:

Please submit your online application by 15th September through akfkenya.procurement@akdn.org

Your online application should contain the following:

1. A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill set of the candidate are suitable for this position and Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the team;


2. Your past experience handling similar activities including links to work samples and/or portfolio.


3. A financial proposal indicating deliverable-based professional fee;

NB. The submission of work samples is critical to the evaluation of your application.

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  Only complete applications will be considered. Regret letters will only be sent to
  


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  Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
  

AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)