Introduction
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
About AKF’S Education Programme
AKF works with teachers, students, parents, communities and partners, including policy-makers, to equip girls and boys with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to build a better future and contribute to society. As a development agency, AKF partners with a global network of local government schools, government education actors and systems, and civil society actors within Education systems to co-develop and test affordable and scalable evidence-based models about how best to create quality, equitable learning environments and improve holistic learning outcomes for children. In Kenya, AKF delivers the Education Improvement Programme in the Coast Region.
About Tuku Project
Currently the Kenyan education system is shifting from a content-based to a competency-based curriculum (CBC). However, teachers and schools lack a deeper understanding of CBC and the knowledge and skills to effectively deliver a competency approach through child-centred playful pedagogies. With learning outcomes across Kenya, and specifically in Mombasa and Lamu counties, below age standards – less than a third of Grade 3 children can read a Grade 2 level text – it is critical to enable teachers and schools to apply playful pedagogies in the classroom to improve learning of primary-age students.
Drawing on over 100 years of learning experiences in education across 15 countries in Asia and Africa, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) shares LEGO Foundation’s belief in the transformational power of play to advance learning for all. AKF in partnership with the LEGO Foundation will transform primary education in Kenya through our programme: ‘Tucheza Kujifunza (TuKu)’ or We Play To Learn.
Purpose of the assignment
Communications and the programme’s visibility are a central part of AKF’s strategy to scale micro-innovations around the world and encourage worldwide systems change by advocating for innovative ways to approaching education. We are therefore seeking a graphic designer to design a step-by-step incubation guidebook on testing innovations in classrooms. The graphics designer will support in the whole outlook of the guidebook, illustrations and graphics to help teachers understand how to create innovations for use in their classrooms.
Scope of work
AKF is seeking a partner consultant or organisation to support in graphic design. The Scope of Work involves:
- Incubation guidebook- The whole outlook of the guidebook including illustrations, graphics and diagrams. The final version should be in A4 size (2 versions editable and print ready)
Deliverables/Workplan
Activity – Timeline
Introduction meeting to discuss assignment – 1st May, 2024
Submission of draft designs for the incubation guidebook – 10th May,2024
Review of draft design by AKF and feedback to consultant – 11th May, 2024
Submission of first version of guidebook designs to AKF – 15th May, 2024
Feedback from AKF on 2nd version of guidebook – 24th May, 2024
Submission of draft designs for the 2nd version of the guidebook – 10th June,2024
Submission of final version of the 2nd version of the guidebook – 30th June, 2024
Contract duration
The partnership will be valid from 1st May, 2024 – 30th June, 2024
Qualifications Required
The consultant or organisation is required to demonstrate evidence and experience of:
- Graphic designer demonstrates expertise in graphic design with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in in similar field;
- Work with Media Agencies, International Organizations, NGOs an asset.
- Availability and willingness for regular check in meetings
Procedures and Logistics
- The AKF team will regularly monitor the progress of the consultant’s work through check in calls.
- Consultant will work from her/his private space .
- Consultant will use her/his computer and other equipment, if necessary.
- Consultant will submit final report in an electronic form.
Conditions
- The nature of the contract will be temporary.
- The consultant is expected to conduct all work independently, in accordance with professional standards.
- The consultant is expected to proactively engage with the AKF visibility and branding guidelines.
Payment Terms
- Payment is linked to receipt and satisfactory acceptance of deliverables;
- Payment will be made in instalments with 40% paid upon signing of the contract; and the remaining upon agreement with consultant based on deliverables. Payment will be based upon completion of the deliverable(s) and subject to approval by Mombasa County Coordinator and AKF Programme Manager.
Criteria for selection
All submissions will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Technical proposal – 40%
- Technical experience – 30%
- Value for Money – 30%
How to apply
Consultants or organisations interested in this opportunity with AKF should submit:
- Please submit your online application by 25th April, 2024 through akfkenya.procurement@akdn.org
- Your online application should contain the following:
- A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill set of the candidate are suitable for this position and Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the team;
- Your past experience handling similar activities including links to work samples and/or portfolio.
- A financial proposal indicating deliverable-based professional fee;
NB. The submission of work samples is critical to the evaluation of your application.
- Only complete applications will be considered. Regret letters will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.
- Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)