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ABOUT PROPCOM+

Propcom+ is a new FCDO-funded eight-year (2023-2030), rural and agricultural market development programme supporting climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture and forestry that benefits people, climate, and nature. The programme is implemented by The Palladium Group, and it aims to transform Nigeria’s rural economy by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges in the country’s food and land-use system. It will do this by (i) increasing productivity, improve nutrition and food security; (ii) enhance climate resilience, pursue lower emissions, and protect and restore nature, and (iii) help tackle some of Nigeria’s underlying drivers of conflict and insecurity. It does this by working as a ‘market facilitator’, identifying constraints in markets systems and facilitating changes to enable rural markets to work better for the benefit of poor and climate-vulnerable smallholder farmers and rural small-scale entrepreneurs. 

Propcom+ has a target of increasing the incomes and climate resilience of 3.9 million poor and vulnerable people in Nigeria, 50% of whom will be women, through a “3Ps” approach of interlinked components:

P1: Scaling-up a focused basket of Proven climate-smart interventions around agricultural and primary processing / storage practices and models to get these adopted by millions of poor and vulnerable smallholder farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs.

P2: Building markets by developing and Piloting new business models that improve productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, reduce emissions, and improve nutrition outcomes.

P3: Enabling Policies that support a strengthened enabling environment for sustainable food and land-use system.

Background

Propcom+ is an eight-year (2023-2030), rural and agricultural market development programme supporting climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture and forestry that benefits people, climate and nature. The programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by The Palladium Group.

Propcom+ aims to transform Nigeria’s rural economy by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges in the country’s food and land-use system. It will do this by (i) increasing productivity, improving nutrition and food security, (ii) enhancing climate resilience, pursuing lower emissions, protecting and restoring nature, and (iii) helping tackle some of Nigeria’s underlying drivers of conflict and insecurity.

The programme seeks to stimulate sustainable pro-poor climate-resilient growth in selected rural markets.  It does this by working as a ‘market facilitator’, identifying constraints in market systems and facilitating changes to enable rural markets to work better for the benefit of the poor and climate-vulnerable smallholder farmers and rural small-scale entrepreneurs.

Propcom+ aims to increase the incomes and climate resilience of 3.79 million poor and vulnerable men and women in Nigeria, 50% of whom will be women, through a “3Ps” approach of interlinked components:

P1: Scaling up a focused basket of Proven climate-smart interventions around agricultural and primary processing/storage practices and models to get these adopted by millions of poor and vulnerable smallholder farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs.

P2: Building markets by developing and Piloting new business models that improve productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, reduce emissions, and improve nutrition outcomes.

P3: Enabling Policies that support a strengthened enabling environment for sustainable food and land-use system.

The programme adopts a two-tier approach to regional and state-level implementation. Tier 1 states are currently from North-West (NW) and North-East (NE) Nigeria and are considered priority states delivering climate-smart agriculture to help the poor and climate-vulnerable.  Tier 2 States are currently from Southern Nigeria and will have a more focused set of priorities on deforestation-free commodities.

Purpose

With an emphasis on data design, information graphics production, and information visualisation, a Graphics Design Consultant is needed to support the Propcom+ team in designing visual communication materials for dissemination to a broad group of stakeholders.

Scope of work

Propcom+ wishes to engage the services of a Graphics Design Consultant for the design of three (3) diagnostic study reports and present them in a reader-friendly and easily digestible format using various data presentation and visualization techniques such as infographics, illustrations, diagrams, callouts, etc.

The Graphics designer is expected to apply strictly Propcom+’s branding guidelines in the design of all documents. The reports include the following:

1. Market Systems Assessment – 168 pages
2. Political Economy Analysis – 43 pages
3. Environmental Impact Assessment – 57 pages

Deliverables

The expected deliverable for this assignment is the final-designed copies of diagnostic reports with visuals and infographics conveyed in a compelling and reader-friendly format using layouts approved by the programme

Please note that all reports are the intellectual property of Propcom+ and may not be shared or used by any third party without Propcom+’s written consent.

Level of Efforts(LoE) and Duration

The consultant is anticipated to work 12 LoE days. The assignment is projected to start on 01 July 2024 and end on 22 July 2024.

Location

The Consultant can operate virtually; however, the consultant’s physical presence may be required in Propcom+’s Head Office in Abuja, when the need arises.

Management/Reporting

The communications and knowledge management/dissemination managers will supervise the consultant’s output, which will be approved by the MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Results & Learning) Director.

Skills Specification

• Ability to represent concepts, qualitative information and key messages using high-quality, visually attractive graphics.
• The consultant should present samples of past graphics design jobs completed for clients, particularly those for similar development programmes and organisations.
• The Graphics Designer should have a strong understanding of design principles such as colour theory, typography, and composition.
• Data Visualization—The candidate must be able to present complex data in a way that is visually appealing and easy to understand.
• In addition to creative thinking, infographic designers must understand the software and technical aspects of design. This includes knowledge of HTML/CSS coding, Javascript and various graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Canva.
• S/he must be able to communicate effectively and openly with the Propcom+ team.
• The consultant must have a thorough understanding of different fonts, their qualities, and their ideal uses. Additionally, the consultant should have a knack for strategically applying font attributes such as weight, style, and size, as well as the programme’s branding guidelines, to achieve the desired effect while maintaining good readability.