Background

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Save the Children AU Liaison and Pan Africa Office in collaboration with Africa Union Human Resources Science and Technology Department will release a Peace Education Research Report focusing on implementation of Safe Schools Declaration in 20 countries reviewing progress, lessons learnt and challenges in implementation of Safe Schools declaration and an assessment and analysis of targeted member states' education and defense policies in providing continuous education during emergency situations, especially armed conflict. The report also discusses the current COVID-19 nexus with Peace and Education in the continent and provide a recommendation to states to ensure continuation of education based on lesson learned.

What is our Audience? This report aims to reach different target group:

Africa Union Commission: to influence policy decisions on the protection of education from attacks and military use and the protection of schools during the pandemic to ensure continued education post COVID-19 at the Commission’s department for Human Resources, Science and Technology (AU/HRST) and that of Peace and Security Council (PSC) and PRC

Relevant government Ministries: To highlight the specific impact of COVID-19 on Peace and Education in Africa and share good practices implementation of Safe Schools Declaration and set out recommendations for actions;

Donors: To raise awareness about Peace and Education in the Continent, and the Impact of COVID-19 on Peace and Education, but also to make sure to highlight the progress and challenges in the continent in guaranteeing continued Education in conflict prone states.

Informed/literate public in African countries: To ensure the voice of children and their needs are taken into account in national policy discussions.

Key Influencers, others NGOs and local CSOs to highlight specific needs and voices from children to ensure and share good practices and recommendations on how to respond to the needs of children during COVID-19.

 Scope of work

• Implement Save the Children branding policy:
• Ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with Save the Children brand manual
• Implement the graphic guidelines in all Save the Children Safe School Report communication products;
• Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated
• Presentations.

Design and lay-out of the report and other products:

• Design of reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution;
• Improve and edit art-work, photos, charts and other graphic elements;
• Layout and design information and communication materials (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards) that relate with Safe School Research Report
• Create animations for illustrative purposes such as animations, presentations and more
• Advanced solutions (design of CD/DVD packaging, graphic digitalization);
• Custom photo editing (restoration, noise reduction, tonal adjustment)
• Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes, postcards)

Detailed specifications for each individual assignment will be given to the selected designer as and when the designer’s services are requested.

 DELIVERABLES

Key deliverables are quality products as per the guidelines/budget

 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All work meets the highest professional standards.
• Save the Children’s Standard terms and conditions for procurement of services shall apply to contract entered into with you.
• Save the Children reserves the right to accept or reject any quotations/applications in whole or in part and is not bound to give reasons for its decision.  

Job Requirements

Required Expertise & General Guidelines  

The successful entity is required to meet the following criteria:

• Strong practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash, etc.
• Show a clear and mature style of design, demonstrating an understanding of the communication requirements of Save the Children
• Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management;
• Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;
• Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio –Adobe Acrobat;
• Working experience in development or humanitarian environment is desirable

How to Apply

Expression of Interest and application

SCIPAO and PIAULO invite competent consultancy firms/individuals to express interest and electronically submit a technical and financial bid to tsion.nega@savethechildren.org not later than March 22/ 2021.

Final content to be signed-off by SAVE THE CHILDREN AU LIASION AND PAN AFRICAN OFFICE Director and Ethiopia Country Office Communications Manager