Professional Design Consultant

Project Title: Graphic Design and Layout of RefuSHE Strategic Plan 2025–2028 Location: Hybrid Duration: 1 month Reporting to: Country Manager & Fundraising Officer Expected Start Date: 6th October, 2025. 1. Background RefuSHE is a Nairobi-based NGO that protects, educates, and empowers orphaned, unaccompanied, and separated refugee girls and young women. With over 15 years of impactful service delivery, RefuSHE is in the process of finalizing its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, which is a bold roadmap anchored in 3 strategic pillars; protection, self-reliance, advocacy and community engagement. To support the public-facing launch of this strategy, RefuSHE seeks the services of an experienced and creative professional design consultant or firm to format and visually brand the strategic plan document for digital and print publication. 2. Purpose of the Assignment To develop a professionally designed and visually compelling layout of RefuSHE’s Strategic Plan 2025–2028 that aligns with the organization's brand identity, communicates the strategy clearly, and enhances its use by diverse stakeholders including donors, partners, and community members. 3. Objectives To create a visually engaging design layout for the strategic plan document. To ensure a strong visual hierarchy, readability, and formatting across all sections of the document. To align the final document with RefuSHE’s existing brand guidelines and core values. To deliver both print-ready and web-optimized versions of the strategy. 4. Scope of Work The consultant will: Review the full text of the Draft RefuSHE Strategic Plan 2025–2028. Develop a design concept (2–3 sample pages) for review and approval. Incorporate appropriate infographics, icons, illustrations, callouts, and branding elements. Integrate photos, charts, theory of change, and other visuals (to be provided by RefuSHE). Format the entire document in InDesign or other professional publishing tools. Ensure accessibility for digital use (PDF with clickable links, headers, alt text, etc.). Deliver editable source files and final designed outputs (PDF for print and digital). Work closely with the RefuSHE team for feedback, iteration, and final approval. 5. Deliverables Design mockup (2–3 sample pages) – within 5 working days of contract signing. Fully designed strategic plan (First draft) – within 14 days. Final strategic plan (including edits) – by end of assignment. File formats delivered: Editable source files (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) Print-ready PDF (high-resolution) Digital-optimized PDF (interactive) 6. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience in graphic design and layout of strategic plans, reports, or publications for NGOs, INGOs, or international organizations. Strong portfolio of past similar assignments (minimum 3 examples). Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent tools. Ability to translate complex strategic content into clean, intuitive visuals. Knowledge of brand application, typography, and design for both digital and print media. Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and openness to feedback. 7. Desirable Qualifications Experience working with humanitarian, refugee, or gender-focused organizations. An understanding of issues around displacement, urban refugees, or GBV. Experience designing for both local and international audiences. Familiarity with accessibility and digital publishing standards.

Qualified candidates should submit: - A cover letter detailing relevant experience. - CV or company profile (if applicable). - Portfolio with at least 3 samples of similar work (either online or PDF Format). - Financial proposal (including breakdown of costs and timeline). All applications should be sent to: [email protected] on or before 30th September 2025 Subject Line: Design Consultant – RefuSHE Strategic Plan