Internal Graphic Designer 156 views
Job Overview
Services/Work Description: Provision of high-quality visual materials to enhance the
communication, outreach, and advocacy efforts of the Post- TRRC Unit.
Employer: Ministry of Justice, The Gambia
Duty Station: Banjul, The Gambia
Duration: 100 working days over 10 months
Expected Start Date: February 2025
BACKGROUND
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) of The Gambia was established by an Act of the National Assembly in 2017 to create an impartial record of the nature, causes, and extent of violations and abuses of human rights committed during the period July 1994 to January 2017, and to consider the granting of reparations to victims.
The TRRC conducted investigations into 17 themes of human rights violations and abuses within its mandate, including unlawful arrests, detention, enforced disappearance, and persecution of media personnel and political opponents, as well as sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Commission heard public testimonies from 393 witnesses, most of whom were victims, and over 50 of whom were either self-confessed or alleged perpetrators.
On 25 November 2021, the TRRC submitted its Final Report to President Adama Barrow, detailing its findings and 265 recommendations for implementation by the Government. In response to the TRRC’s report, the Government of The Gambia issued its White Paper on the TRRC recommendations in May 2022, where it accepted to implement all, except for 2 of the TRRC’s recommendations.
Subsequently, in May 2023, the Government released an Implementation Plan, detailing its strategy for the implementation of the TRRC recommendations. The Implementation Plan aims to ensure that the TRRC’s recommendations are fully and effectively implemented, in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and accountable. The Plan outlines the steps that the Government will take to implement the various recommendations and identifies the key stakeholders responsible for implementing them. The Plan is for 4 years, from May 2023 to December 2027.
The Ministry of Justice has set up a Post TRRC Unit (PTU) to serve as a Secretariat to the Steering Committee responsible for coordinating the implementation of the recommendations.
SCOPE OF THE WORK
Under the direct supervision of the Special Adviser to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Internal Graphic Designer shall carry out the following general functions:
- Design and produce visual materials such as infographics, brochures, reports, and social media graphics.
- Develop branding guidelines and ensure their consistent application across all Unit
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Justice Communications Unit and external communications personnel to conceptualize and create content for public
- Support the production of visual content for events, workshops, and
- Maintain a digital library of graphic assets and project
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
No. Deliverables / Outputs Estimated
Duration
Approving
Authority
# A portfolio of completed design projects, including digital and print materials and Monthly updates on visual content creation and usage metrics. After every 20 days of work Special Adviser on Transitional Justice
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT / REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Internal Graphic Designer will work directly with the Special Adviser on Transitional Justice or his/her designee, and in close collaboration with personnel at the Post TRRC Unit and Ministry of Justice. This is a part in-person and part remote position. No reports or documents should be published or distributed to third parties without approval.
LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO PROSPECT IC
The successful Internal Graphic Designer will be provided an office space at the Post-TRRC Unit at the Ministry of Justice for the duration of the consultancy, but is also expected to work remotely.
3. DURATION OF THE WORK
The duration of this contract is from the date of signing the contract for 100 working days spread across 10 months .
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL INTERNAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related
Years of experience:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in graphic design or visual
c. Competencies:
- Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Illustrator
- Strong creative and problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight
Language and other skills:
- Strong knowledge of English, including the ability to present clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- Proficiency in local languages (e.g., Wolof, Mandinka, Fula) is an
Important Note:
The Internal Graphic Designer is required to have the following professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications will be shortlisted and
contacted. Women, persons with disabilities, youth, victims and their family members are strongly encouraged to apply.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE BEST OFFER
Upon the advertisement of the Procurement Notice, any qualified Consultant is expected to submit via email: a CV with contact details of at least 3 professional references, a motivation letter (max 1 page) explaining suitability for the position and understanding of the assignment, a gallery of content they have previously designed entirely on their own, and in a separate document, a financial proposal with their expected daily rate in GMD.
Accordingly, Individual Applicants will be evaluated based on Cumulative Analysis as per the following scenario:
- Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
- Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical
and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. In this regard, the respective weight of the proposals are:
- Technical Criteria weight is 70%
- Financial Criteria weight is 30%
| Criteria | Weight | Max. Point |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Competence (based on CV and motivation letter) | 70% | 70 |
| Criteria A: Evidence of Qualifications – ▪ Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related fields. | 10 | |
| Criteria B: Adequate work experience – ▪ At least 5 years of professional experience in graphic design or visual communication. | 10 | |
| Criteria C: Understanding of work as expressed in motivational letter, written in a coherent and convincing manner | 20 | |
| Criteria D: Gallery of previous work (high quality designs, and originality) | 30 | |
| Financial (Lower Offer/Offer*100) A daily fee in the financial proposal must be all-inclusive and | 30% | 30 |
take into account various expenses the candidate expects to incur during the contract, including:
- The daily professional fee
- Communications, utilities and consumables
- Life, health and any other insurance
Any other relevant expenses related to the performance of services under the contract.
| Total Score | Technical Score * 70% + Financial Score * 30% |
|---|
9. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
Contract award shall be made to the applicant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
- responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
- having received the cumulative highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% from the maximum available technical score (49 points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
The maximum number of points assigned to the financial proposal is allocated to the lowest price proposal and will be equal to 30.
The proposal obtaining the overall cumulatively highest score after adding the score of the technical criteria and the financial proposal will be considered as the most compliant offer.
10. PAYMENT MILESTONES AND AUTHORITY
The qualified Internal Graphics Designer shall receive his/her service fees upon certification of the completed tasks as satisfactory by the Solicitor General, as per the following payment schedule:
| Payment Installment | Deliverables | Approving Authority | Percentage of Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | A portfolio of completed design projects, including digital and print materials and Monthly updates on visual content creation and usage metrics, after 20 working days | Solicitor General | 20 |
| 2nd | A portfolio of completed design projects, including digital and print materials and Monthly updates on visual content creation and usage metrics, after 40 working days | Special Adviser on Transitional Justice | 20 |
| 3rd | A portfolio of completed design projects, including digital and print materials and Monthly updates on visual content creation and usage metrics, after 60 working days | Special Adviser on Transitional Justice | 20 |
| 4th | A portfolio of completed design projects, including digital and print materials and Monthly updates on visual content creation and usage metrics, after 80 working days | Special Adviser on Transitional Justice | 20 |
| 5th | A portfolio of completed design projects, including digital and print materials and Monthly updates on visual content creation and usage metrics, after 100 working days | Special Adviser on Transitional Justice | 20 |
10. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS
The Internal Graphic Designer shall not either during the term or after termination of the assignment, disclose any proprietary or confidential information related to the consultancy service without prior written consent. Proprietary interests on all materials and documents prepared by the Public Relations Consultant under the assignment shall become and remain properties of the Attorney General’s Chambers & the Ministry of Justice.
11. HOW TO APPLY AND ANNEXES TO THE TOR
Interested individuals are to submit two documents, a Technical and a Financial proposal to bids@posttrrc.com no later than 14 February 2025. Please read section 8 of this ToR for details of what to include in the Technical and Financial proposal.
Interested individuals are encouraged to read the Government’s White Paper on the TRRC recommendations, and its subsequent Implementation Plan, both available for download here: https://www.moj.gm/downloads
