Call for Expression of Interest – Graphics Designer

TERM OF REFERENCE

GRAPHICS DESIGNER – INFOGRAPHICS

20^TH JULY 2018

Background

Established in 2016, Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) is a civic organization promoting citizen participation in Nigerian public audit to foster public accountability, good governance and development of rural communities. PLSI is seeking graphic designers to work on its “Value for Money” project.

PLSI work to increase civic activity around public audit data in Nigeria. The organization strives to ensure citizens engage with public officials and elected representatives using audit data to demand accountability and improved service delivery in their respective communities.

Objective

The objective of this assignment is to create infographics using data and indicators provided in the analysis report to provide an original and thought-provoking illustrations of mismanagement of public funds in Nigeria.

Scope of Assignment

Working under the overall guidance of the Executive Director for PLSI, the contractor shall conceptualize and design top notch digital work to provide an original and thought-provoking illustration of mismanagement of public funds. In particular, s/he is expected to prepare draft version of the infographics each for all data analyzed under performance audit segment and other audit of capital spending in the 2016 audit report of the federation.

Duties and Responsibilities

To achieve the objective of the assignment, the Graphics designer will perform the following tasks:

• Crafting original digital content like infographics of all analyzed audit data
• Ensure all data representation are properly interpreted and void of error
• Submit the preliminary layouts/infographics for discussion with PLSI
• Help PLSI team prepare presentation slides using infographs as requested
• Incorporate valid comments and suggestions to prepare a high-quality final draft of the infographics
• Ensure all corrections are been inserted
• Obtain a final sign off from PLSI
• Prepare the electronic files
• Create PDF from final electronic file for PLSI web posting
• Submit all final files to PLSI on CD-rom

Duration of Assignment

The contractor is expected to work 10-days during the period from 25^th July to 3^rd August 2018.

Deliverables

• Preparation of draft of at least one digital infographics for all data captured in the analyzed audit report
• Final draft of at least one digital infographics for all data captured in the analyzed audit report

Institutional Setting and Reporting Mechanism

The contractor will be contracted by PLSI and shall report to the Executive Director while working very closely with the Program Manager. The contractor may be provided with office space if required and will receive necessary support from the Program Manager.

Duty Station

The contractor will be based in Nigeria.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least a University degree or equivalent in creative art or other related fields
• Evidence of previous work done
• Experience with corel draw, adobe photoshop, indesign and other related applications
• Ability to prioritize and deliver a variety of task on time
• Ability to plan for and produce quality result in meeting deadline
• Good written and communication skills

Payment Modality

PLSI standard of payment is the output-based lump-sum scheme and the payment will be made upon completion of the tasks as agreed at the time of signing the contract.

Application Procedure

The application should contain the following:

• Letter of confirmation of interest and availability indicating why s/he is the best candidate for the job.
• Personal CV with a minimum of two (2) professional referees with their email addresses.
• Submission of previous work done in related field.
• Financial proposal with a breakdown of service fee and other cost that are expected to be incurred.

These documents should be addressed to the Executive Director and sent to info@plsinitiative.org or hard copy mailed to #42, Suite B, Kenneth Dike Way, Bodija-Ibadan. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the deadline.

Selection process

In the selection process, PLSI shall ensure:

• Fairness
• non-discrimination
• Confidentiality
• Transparency