UNICEF Ethiopia Office is seeking Request for Proposals to design and develop illustrations for 8 stories and associated materials


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May 22, 2015 12:00 PM
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May 22, 2015 12:00 PM
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- (RFP -ETH- 2015 – 9118620)

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UNICEF Ethiopia Office is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) from Local Firm/Organisation  to  design and develop illustrations for 8 stories  and associated materials using the design for  the Accelerated School Readiness  (ASR) Programme in Ethiopia– (period of 2 months)

Background: Over the past 15 years Ethiopia has made remarkable progress towards achieving the Education for All goal of universal primary education. Strong leadership and commitment from the Ministry of Education (MoE), in collaboration with the efforts of international development partners, have resulted in the rapid expansion of access to schooling. 

Objective: The purpose of this consultancy is to design and develop illustrations for the 8 stories that are being developed for the ASR program. The 8 stories are 5 part episodes with one illustration for each part forming totalling to 40 illustrations. The illustrations should be in line with story and clear enough for the children to tell the story looking at the pictures and help them to perform different activities such as arranging the pictures in order/sequence putting parts of the illustration together to form puzzles pictures. 

Experience of the firm and Team Composition:

The consultancy firm need to possess the following experience and expertise:Extensive knowledge and experience in in drawing/illustrations of children’s books particularly for young children for preschool / school readiness/ early grades; Have a qualified and experienced professionals in the team in the area of illustration/drawing; Have a full team of graphic artists, illustrators and software experts who can visualize what is required and prepare the materials/illustrations accordingly. 

Team leader: Minimum qualifications for the team leader shall include: Advanced university degree in  the areas of art/drawing/illustration, education and  related fields; Demonstrated ability to manage a team, to achieve specific and measurable results – a proven track record in management of projects, Expected competencies: Technical expertise in the areas of drawing/illustrations  for  learning-teaching materials for young children ;Ability to meet and keep strict deadline; Good understanding of Amharic. 

Interested and eligible bidders from local organizations are invited to collect the complete tender documents by sending an email to Mr. Deresse Damte (ddamte@unicef.org) Starting on Wednesday 6 May-2015. Proposals are to be submitted to UNICEF Ethiopia Office on Friday 22 May-2015 at 9.00 am (East African Time). Please quote the RFP nr. 9118606 In all your correspondences. Due to the nature of the bid, there will be no bid public opening for this offer.

UNICEF reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any or all bids. ADDRESS:  UNICEF Ethiopia, UNECA Compound, ZAMBEZI Building, 2rd floor Supply Section,  Att. Mr. Deresse Damte, P.O.BOX 1169, TEL: +251-11 518 4233 / 4167, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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UNICEF Ethiopia
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Address UNICEF Ethiopia, UNECA Compound, Zambezi Building, 2nd floor Supply Section, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Phone +251 11 518 4158+251 11 518 4000
Fax +251 11 551 1628
Email supplyaddisababa@unicef.org
Website http://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/
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