DEADLINE: 6TH JUNE, 2023
OXFAM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR WORK IN PROGRESS! END OF PROJECT GRAPHIC DESIGNS

Background of the project
The Work in Progress! (WiP!) project, funded by The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been implemented since 2016. The project which is in its second phase (2020-2023) aims to create more employment and positive expectations about the future for young men and women in Nigeria, Egypt & Post-conflict Somaliland. The project is being implemented by a consortium of Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A), Butterfly Works, and Oxfam Novib.

In Nigeria, the project is been implemented by She Leads Africa (SLA), Poise Graduate and Communal Support Foundation (PGCSF), and Enterprise Development Center (EDC) with focus in Lagos, Edo, Nasarawa and geographical footprint across Nigeria.

For detailed goals and objectives of the project, please see Work in Progress! Alliance proposal.  

Purpose of the consultancy
The Work in Progress! 2 project comes to an end by December 2023, it is important to put together all the necessary resources that will showcase the project achievements & learnings through info graphics and images. Hence, the purpose of this consultancy will be to prepare appropriate layout and designs for the Work in Progress printings and publications (i.e. books, manual, guidelines, report, multicolor infographics, original illustration etc.) and check carefully data tables, colour combination, size, value of the indicators etc. with proper formatting of the products.

Specific Tasks:
The Designer will work in close coordination with the WiP! Project team to produce the following soft-copy design products:

  • Infographic design for project booklet and factsheets.
  • Create designs for Project close-out branding materials (invitation letters, folders, flyers).
  • Design for backdrop and roll-up banners.
  • A video graphic summary of Project achievements

These designs will be done with the use of Oxfam communications toolkit to ensure the appropriate us of fonts and designs. This will be provided by the Communications Officer.

Consultancy Tasks:
Engage with Communications Officer and WiP! Project staff to create designs.

Graphics designer to share brief inception report/ action plan on how the work will be done.

Submit first draft of all graphics designs.

Incorporate comments, remarks and corrections and produce final products.

Submit finalized products to the project team.

Responsibilities
Oxfam will be responsible for:

  • Developing the Terms of Reference (ToR).
  • Selecting, contracting and managing the consultant.
  • Covering the costs of consultant and logistics associated with the assignment.
  • Actively engaging with the consultant during the process.
  • Reviewing the draft designs and providing timely feedback.

The Consultant will be responsible for:

  • Preparation of an action plan for the assignment.
  • Engage with WiP! team on resources needed.
  • Give update to the project team on progress made.
  • Provide draft designs to the project team as required.
  • Produce deliverables in accordance with the requirements and timeframes agreed upon.

Location: Anywhere

Timeline: June – August 2023

Deliverables
(1) Inception report containing information on the design concept, workplan, timeline and other relevant information as needed.

(2) Final designs submitted as approved by the WiP! team and Oxfam Communications Officer.

Qualifications
A graphic designer who is experienced in designing, branding and communications with knowledge in interpreting data, stories and pictures through graphics. Previous work and experience should be shown as proof of work been done in the past.

Creativity
Oxfam wants to work with a graphics designer who expresses visual style, experience, knowledge, and creativity. During design, it is important to take into account the broader visual and cultural concerns and add their own creative interpretation to the process. It is important for the designer to talk through emerging ideas with Oxfam staff and work collaboratively to fulfill the specific trip brief whilst taking advantage of opportunities to be creative.

All proposal must be submitted via email to NGA.bid@oxfam.org with the subject “-Work in Progress! End of Project Graphic Designs”

Closing date: 6 June, 2023.

Please Note:

  • That Oxfam as an international INGO is exempted from paying tax and VAT. Please consult FIRS rules while submitting your quotation.
  • Total cost are subject to 5% withholding tax for individual and 10% for registered firms, in accordance with the Nigeria tax laws.
  • Indicate validity of your quote
Banner