Consultancy - Graphic Design, Results-Based Protection
About InterAction:
InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.
About the Project:
Since 2012, InterAction has been at the forefront of results-based approaches to protection. Through its signature work on Results-Based Protection, InterAction has carried out numerous roundtables, interagency dialogues, field-level workshops, and trainings with NGOs around the world to identify and distill the key elements of results-based protection. Under its current work, InterAction is providing country-level support to NGOs in select countries, including Nigeria, as well as developing an evaluation framework for the prevention of gender-based violence.
Position Objective:
InterAction is seeking proposals from consultants with a proven background in producing dynamic, high-quality graphics that distill and easily communicate complex ideas for a diverse, multi-lingual audience. The consultant(s) will work in collaboration with InterAction’s Results-Based Protection Team and Communications Team to produce approximately five graphics on themes such as iteration, theories of change, and other concepts fundamental to Results-Based Protection for use in RBP workshop materials, reports, handouts, stickers, PowerPoints, and on the RBP website. Many of the materials featuring the newly designed graphics will be shared as open-source to NGOs and other actors seeking to apply results-based approaches to protection into their programming.
Position Description:
Position Title: Consultant/s - Graphic Design, Results-Based Protection
Position Type: Part-time, short-term
Location: Homebased/working remotely to be undertaken August through November 2020
Essential Functions and Deliverables: InterAction seeks proposals from interested applicants to deliver the following:
- Review existing materials and graphics developed/used by InterAction to introduce and use results-based approaches to protection
- In collaboration with the InterAction’s Protection and Communications teams, develop a workplan of the key graphics to be developed, along with a corresponding timeline to include at least three opportunities for feedback from InterAction on each graphic.
- Produce approximately five graphics on themes such as iteration, theories of change, and other concepts fundamental to Results-Based Protection for use in RBP workshop materials, reports, handouts, stickers, PowerPoints, and on the RBP website. At least 1-2 of these graphics (to be determined by InterAction) will be made into a short animation for use in PowerPoint and Prezi presentations.
- Design one booklet (estimated 15 pages) for both print and website use featuring written case studies with the objective of highlighting good practice in line with Results-Based Protection. The booklet should be made in a format that easily allows additional case studies in the future. The booklet may feature some of the graphics being developed per the above.
*The list of expected deliverables and themes for graphics will be finalized upon hire based on additional consultations with the consultant(s) and InterAction’s needs
Qualifications:
- A demonstrated history of producing dynamic, high-quality graphics conveying complex ideas for diverse, multi-lingual audiences (Note: consultant will be required to use InterAction’s font, colors, and communications guidelines)
- Excellent visual communication skills, including ability to present complex processes and issues clearly to a diverse audience
- Experience with data visualization/animation
- Familiarity with Prezi and PowerPoint
- Ability to grasp new, complex ideas
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time and competing demands effectively while working under pressure with tight deadlines
- Able to balance the need to work independently while collaborating closely with the InterAction team and other relevant actors
- Familiarity with the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict and human rights abuses, is highly desirable
- Fluency in English
Requirements:
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Compensation: TBD
Expected Start Date: August ?
Reports to: Project Coordinator - Protection
Travel: None
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Other Duties:
To Apply:
Interested applicants should send their proposals to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing Consultant - Graphic Design, Results-Based Protection
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter that addresses qualifications relevant to this solicitation
- Proposal that outlines the methodology and process for developing five graphics and 1-2 animations for use in PowerPoint and Prezi presentations, incorporating multiple rounds of feedback (including from external actors); please include number of days/hours estimated for each phase
- Portfolio with examples illustrating a variety of graphic designs and interactive visuals
- Consultancy proposed day/hourly rate
- Two professional references with at least one from a past graphic design consultancy
Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before July 29 are preferred. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified; no phone calls please!