Urgent Action Fund–Africa (UAF-Africa)
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Consultancy Services – Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled
Contract Type: Short-Term Consultancy
About UAF-Africa
Urgent Action Fund–Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously Pan-African women’s human rights fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Operating as a virtual organisation, UAF-Africa has a strategic presence across Africa’s four sub-regions:
North Africa
- Cairo, Egypt
East Africa
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Kampala, Uganda
Southern Africa
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Lilongwe, Malawi
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town, South Africa
- Gaborone, Botswana
Central Africa
- Yaoundé and Douala, Cameroon
Recognising the need to move resources rapidly in response to emerging opportunities and threats, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grant-making mechanism to support unanticipated, time-sensitive, innovative, and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in:
- Democratic governance
- Economic justice
- Environmental and climate justice
- Natural resources governance
- Conflict transformation
The organisation also works to protect women’s personhood, integrity, and rights.
Background
UAF-Africa seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Africa-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator to support the Fund’s communications, advocacy, and knowledge-production work.
As part of its commitment to amplifying movement narratives and strengthening visual storytelling, UAF-Africa requires creative professionals capable of translating complex ideas into compelling, accessible, and culturally grounded visual outputs across multiple platforms.
Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this consultancy is to provide high-quality graphic design and illustration services that enhance communication, visibility, engagement, and advocacy efforts across UAF-Africa’s programmes, campaigns, and initiatives.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will be expected to provide services including, but not limited to:
- Conceptualising and developing creative design solutions aligned with UAF-Africa’s mission, brand, and values
- Designing communication and advocacy materials such as:
- Reports
- Publications
- Policy briefs
- Social media content
- Digital campaign materials
- Event branding and promotional collateral
- Infographics
- Visual storytelling assets
- Producing original illustrations that reflect feminist, social justice, and movement-based themes
- Adapting designs for both digital and print platforms
- Collaborating with internal teams to refine concepts and outputs
- Delivering high-quality work within agreed timelines
Deliverables
Specific deliverables will be determined for each assignment and may include:
- Designed publications, reports, briefs, and toolkits
- Campaign visual assets for digital and print use
- Branded event materials
- Illustrations and visual narratives
- Infographics and data visualisations
Duration and Level of Effort
This is a framework consultancy arrangement.
Successful applicants will be included in a roster of consultants and engaged on a project-by-project basis according to organisational needs.
Qualifications and Experience
Interested applicants should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in graphic design and/or illustration
- A strong portfolio showcasing relevant work
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools
- Experience designing for both digital and print platforms
- Strong understanding of social justice or development contexts (preferred)
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality work
Added Advantage:
- Experience working with women’s rights organisations
Submission Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A brief Expression of Interest letter
- A portfolio of previous work (PDF or links to online portfolios)
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or company profile highlighting relevant experience
- A short description of your creative approach (optional but encouraged)
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Expression of Interest – Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Important Notice
- No phone calls, please.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional Information
To learn more about UAF-Africa and its programmes, visit:
Website: http://www.uaf-africa.org/