Short-Term Consultancy Graphic Designer

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR GRAPHICS DESIGNER

1. Background about Civil Society for Poverty Reduction

CSPR is a civil society network of one hundred and four (104) members that has been building the voices for poor people in the fight against poverty in Zambia. It was established in 2000, primarily, to ensure that civil society effectively and meaningfully participated in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of poverty reduction Programmes, including the National Development Planning process.  The main aim is to ensure that Government provides effective mechanisms for planning and implementing poverty reduction interventions.

CSPR has been operationalizing its mandate and the accompanying activities using the strategic planning approach.  This has been identified as the most appropriate method given that poverty and its reduction are not a short-term matter but require systematic interventions based on careful planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

2. Project Background

CSPR, with support from the Open Society Foundation (OSF) is implementing a project titled Advocacy for Transparency and Enhancing Women Participation In Public Debt Management in Zambia to advocate for improved debt management through enhanced transparency and accountability by government.

The goal of the project is to advocate for transparency and enhanced women’s participation in Public Debt Management in Zambia. Geographically, the Project will be implemented in Lusaka’s, Luapula (Mansa) and North- Western (Solwezi) Provinces.  Ultimately, this project will improve the management of public debt by government through enhanced transparency and accountability in the utilization of public resources, while at the same capacitating Women – Led Organizations, Feminist Movements, Women and Youth with the necessary skills to hold their duty bearers to account.

The project has three (3) intended outcomes as outlined below:

I. To increase the participation of women and feminist movements and CSOs in monitoring the government’s accountability in the management of public debt at the regional and national levels.

II. To build awareness among community members, women, and women-led organizations on the impact of debt on the provision of services in education, social protection, health, and water/sanitation.

III. To advocate for Gender-Responsive Debt Governance.

3. Objective of the assignment

CSPR is seeking the expertise of a skilled graphic designer to provide technical services. The objective is to design the Advocacy for Transparency and Women’s Participation in Public Debt Management Project- Facilitator’s Training Manual. The training manual will also be used by the project teams implementing the project.

4. Scope of Work

The designer is expected to undertake the following tasks during the assignment:

I. Graphically Design the Training Manual on the Advocacy for Transparency and Enhanced Women’s Participation in Public Debt Management Project

II. Type set the text of the manual to ensure that it is consistent in format, proofreading it for typo’s and that it is copy and print ready.

III. Ensure that the graphics and pictures being used are gender responsive, easy to read and appropriate for the target audience of the Facilitator’s Training Manual.

IV. Work with the Communications Specialist to ensure that there is brand compliance with CSPR’s work.

V. Offer any other technical assistance as may be required in the undertaking of this assignment.

5. Timelines

The work/assignment is expected to take a total of 7 working days from the date of signing the contract. The total number of days for the assignment includes the report review and complete design submission.

6. Qualifications of consultant

I. Minimum 2 years of working experience in graphic designing with proficiency in editing software; adobe photoshop or any other related experience.

II. Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence.

III. Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

7. Requirements & Application process

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and quotation electronically through the following email addresses.

I.  [email protected] and copy [email protected]

8. Deadline for submission

The deadline for submission of applications will be on 21st April 2025.