OXFAM IN AFRICA TENDER APRIL 2025
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CONSULTANCY FOR CONVERSION OF PROJECT NARRATIVE REPORTS INTO A VISUAL/ILLUSTRATION REPORT
Background
Oxfam in Africa (OiA) embodies the African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – with deep purpose and conviction. This ethos reflects our commitment to community, solidarity, and the collective wellbeing of both current and future generations. Oxfam works as a unified platform that brings together all its stakeholders across the continent, including Country Offices, Regional Clusters, and affiliates like Oxfam South Africa.
Our approach is rooted in feminist values and a commitment to decolonising our ways of working, ensuring we stand in solidarity with African people and institutions for justice, equality, and lasting change. Guided by these values, Oxfam’s Africa Platform fosters collaboration and coherence to amplify our impact.
Project narrative reports are a critical tool for documenting the progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned throughout a project’s lifecycle. These reports, while informative, can often be dense and text-heavy, limiting their accessibility. Visualizing these reports through illustrations, infographics, and simplified layouts will enhance comprehension, making them more engaging and accessible to a broader audience, including community members, policy actors, donors, and the general public.
Objective
The objective of this consultancy is to convert 2.6 years of narrative reports from a Conrad N. Hilton Foundation-funded project into a visually engaging and easily digestible format. This will enhance accessibility and understanding for a wider audience, including stakeholders, donors, and partners.
Scope of Work
The consultant or service provider will be responsible for the following:
- Reviewing the narrative reports: Extract key information, achievements, and impact stories.
- Designing an engaging visual report: Include illustrations, infographics, charts, and other data visualization tools to present the information.
- Alignment with branding: Ensure that the final visual report aligns with Oxfam’s branding guidelines and communication strategy.
- Formatting for both print and digital formats: Design the report to be suitable for various formats.
- Collaboration with the OiA team: Work with the communications team to refine the draft before final submission.
Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to provide the following:
- A fully designed visual report in PDF and editable formats.
- High-resolution graphics and infographics that can be used independently.
- A draft version for review and feedback before final submission.
Timeline
The assignment is expected to be completed within 8 weeks from the contract signing date.
Reporting & Coordination
The consultant will report to the Rights in Crisis Advocacy team and will work closely with the communications team for content alignment and approvals.
Application Process
Interested consultants should submit the following documents:
- A brief proposal outlining the approach to the assignment.
- A portfolio of relevant past work showcasing similar projects.
- A financial proposal detailing costs and timelines.
- Initial work plan, including methodology and availability.
- Company/organizational profile or CV, including a minimum of 3 traceable, recent, and relevant references.
- Consultant(s) based in Kenya.
Required Skills & Qualifications
The consultancy firm or individual should have the following qualifications:
- Proven experience in graphic design, illustrations, data visualization, and report formatting.
- A strong portfolio showcasing visual storytelling and infographics.
- Experience working with development, humanitarian, or corporate reports.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Budget
The budget for this assignment will be discussed and agreed upon based on proposals received and organizational budget constraints.
Evaluation Criteria
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Relevance and quality of past work.
- Proposed methodology and approach.
- Financial proposal.
- Experience in similar assignments.
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