REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: TOR FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN TRAINING CONSULTANT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

‘GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM AND FACILITATION CONSULTANCY IN PERSON

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE TRAINING CONSULTANT/S

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 04^thFEBRUARY 2021

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) – CONSULTANCY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION OF A TRAINING PROGRAM ON GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR THE EU CO-FUNDED ARTXCHANGE PROJECT

Background: The Somali Academy of Science and Arts (SOMASA), CISP and ArtXchange

SOMASA is an independent, non-profit making, professional institution dedicated to research, innovation and promotion of science and culture. Thanks to the contribution of CISP and European Union, the Academy resumed its activities in December 2016, after 25 years of inactivity, due to the civil war. The Academy is a strategic partner in the cultural sector in Somalia, as it is the most relevant local institution in the country, with the task of promoting, coordinating and monitoring actions in Science and Arts sectors at a national level. Among its core functions, SOMASA provides research leadership in the country and advises the Somali government, the general-public and other stakeholders on cultural heritage Preservation matters. Among its objectives, the Academy promotes, preserves, and protects Somali Cultural heritage and make it a foundation for Somalia’s development goals.

SOMASA is an implementing partner in a Culture project targeting Youth (ArtXchange – Connecting Creative Youth in Africa and Europe) led by CISP and co-funded by the European Union (EU). The project is focused on enhancing inclusion, empowerment, and connection of youth in the creative sector in Africa and Europe by supporting young creative professionals, CSOs and organizations and promoting Collaboration, capacity building and exchanges in Kenya, Somalia, Italy and Sweden.

Consultancy Objectives:

The ArtXchange project seeks the use of innovative methodologies in training and capacity building, collaborations, partnerships and networking to create linkages and learning platforms that will embrace all youths in the creative sector in Mogadishu and connect them with their peers in Africa and Europe. The purpose of this assignment will be to develop a program, train and orient the youth in Somalia on Graphic Design Skills increasing their access to new methodologies and innovative practices mixing the Somali tradition with the contemporary culture.

The Somali Academy of Science and Arts (SOMASA) seeks an experienced facilitator/s to develop and deliver a 3 hour 1 session training for 4 weeks (in person) (Thursdays and Fridays off), for approximately 20/25 youth (60% women) from 18 to 35 years old based in Mogadishu.

The learning objectives of the graphic design workshop is for the youth to create visual concepts, posters, brochures, flyers, packaging, logos, branding and marketing materials, combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images or printed pages and much more. The workshop has to educate the youth to explore the connection between self-expression, creativity and ideas. The workshop has to allow Somali Youth to think out of the box and come up with unique approaches to communicate with customers. Training proposal should include innovative elements and ensure a high-quality learning opportunity for artistic and professional development.

Deliverables:

• Prepare training agenda, curriculum, materials, and resource guide.
• Participate in planning meetings with SOMASA, CISP Somalia and CISP Kenya planning committee.
• 3 hour 1 session training for 4 weeks for approximately 20/25 participants.
• Provide assistance and guidance to participants.
• Conduct a debrief session and present a Report after the training.
• Share weekly reports with SOMASA.

Timeline:

1. 2 days consultation on program and agenda and participants selection
2. 3 hour 1 session training for 4 weeks (Thursdays and Fridays off) (approximately from 15^th of February)
3. 2 days debrief sessions and Final Report

Qualifications, experiences

• Expertise in design skills and knowledge.
• Deep understanding of graphic design skills as a training technique – at least 4 years’ experience.
• Passion for the promotion of equity, diversity and accessibility in the Art and Cultural Sector.
• Excellent communication, active listening and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of media production and communication.
• strong presentation, verbal, visual, and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated training experience in diverse teams and experience with various organizations
• Effectively facilitates power dynamics and difficult conversations in group settings.
• Fluency in verbal and written Somali.

Preferred Additional Expertise

• the creative process of generating, developing and communicating new ideas
• Knowledge of the Somali context

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

1. Curriculum Vitae of the consultant/consultants indicating 3 references and links to previous publications and/or works.
2. A technical proposal (max. 4 pages) indicating the training general plan, topics and methodologies.
3. Financial Proposal (max. 1 page) providing cost estimates for services rendered including daily consultancy fees and materials/supplies needed for the training.

Interested parties should submit by 1200HRS-EAT, 04^thFEBRUARY 2021 to Abdiazizibrahim30@gmail.com and CC abdulkadir.mohamed@cisp-ngo.org – Email subject: GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS TRAINING PROPOSAL

SOMASA is strongly committed to ending Child Abuse, all forms of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and to building a work environment that is safe and welcoming for all, where Sexual Harassment does not take place. The desired candidate for any position should share and support this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behavior. Any history implicating that the applicant has a history of Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, or Sexual Harassment, is a reason for excluding him or her from employment with SOMASA.

SEE OPPORTUNITY HERE: https://somasa.gov.so/request-for-proposal-graphic-design-program-and-facilitation-consultancy-in-person-terms-of-reference-tor-for-the-training-consultant-s-application-deadline-04thfebruary-2021/

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