Current Opportunities at Population Services International (PSI)

Scope overview

• A360 is in need of an animated video production consultant to produce short, animated videos primarily for use on social media, website and presentations. We want the design to reflect the project’s bold, fresh and youthful feel while staying within brand. The videos will incorporate infographics, animated characters and narration. The animator/firm should have modern production equipment and qualified creative personnel capable of designing creative concepts with guidance from our internal communications team.

Terms brief

The animator/firm will need to:

• Meet with the A360 comms and technical lead to understand the narrative and get accurate data/information to be used for the animation
• Develop a technical and cost proposal for the production of the animation
• Develop detailed story board concept(s) to present to the team
• Deliver original artwork and video files

Expected Deliverables

• A360 Story – from 1.0 to amplify
• A360 focus areas and impact – across Kenya, Nigeria and Ethiopia
• A360 Global user journey

Tasks

• Consultants will be provided with existing documentation/PowerPoint slides to be converted into animations. The documents will then be consolidated/edited in a sequence and in a shape of 3-5 minutes of animation by the consultant.
• Consultant will prepare script and narration for overall animation in English explaining step-by-step actions.
• Capture animation as approved and according to the prepared script.
• Consultant will be required to design animation as per requirements determined by A360 including (sound, editing, narration, subtitling, dubbing etc.)
• Record and use Standard English narration and prepare background music for the animation.
• Finalize the animation as according to the feedback provided by A360.

*Editing and quality control: The consultant is required to perform reviews of all content prior to submitting to PSI, including the first draft to, 1) ensure that content has maintained integrity from A360-provided documents into the design and 2) ensure that the design is coherent, consistent and well executed.

Quote guidelines

Note: The proposal should provide the following information:

• Technical proposal: Outline and methodology for undertaking the video animation, as well as the detailed work plan showing the assignment’s important activities and milestones.
• Financial proposal: Including a detailed quotation for the production of the video animation ii) showing all necessary costs.
• Contact details of three past performance references.
• Updated creative portfolio including relevant creative development work and qualifications.

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SCOPE OVERVIEW

• A360 is in need of a graphic design consultant to design briefs, technical publications and other externally facing products under the A360 brand guidelines. These products will be used for online promotion (web and social media), in print material and in presentations. We want the design to reflect the project’s bold, fresh and youthful feel while staying within brand.
• This designer will work with the A360 team as well as the PSI design team for final review to ensure brand alignment.

REQUIREMENTS

Potential Design Deliverables:

• Technical publication designs
• Project briefs
• Promotional materials
• PowerPoint presentations
• Social media graphics

*Editing and quality control: The consultant is required to perform reviews of all content prior to submitting to PSI, including the first draft to, 1) ensure that content has maintained integrity from A360-provided documents into the design and 2) ensure that the design is coherent, consistent and well executed.

QUOTE GUIDELINES

Please provide the following information in your quotation:

1. Schedule and cost per hour
2. Previous relevant experience
3. Portfolio submission with samples of prior work

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SCOPE OVERVIEW

• A360 needs a website maintenance consultant to provide ongoing technical support for our recently developed WordPress website. We aim to ensure the website embodies the project's bold, fresh, youthful feel while remaining consistent with our brand identity. We are committed to offering visitors an exceptional user experience (UX) by integrating cutting-edge technology, design elements, and innovative tools.
• This consultant will work with the A360 team as well as the PSI design team for final review to ensure brand alignment.

DELIVERABLES - ONGOING

WordPress website management:

• All WordPress updates
• Theme and plugin updates
• Backup management
• Speed and performance optimization
• Minor content updates using current templates and branding
• Website bug fixes
• Troubleshooting errors including a monthly report
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for all pages
• Basic security recommendations and execution

DELIVERABLES – PROJECT BASED

• An assessment of the current site structure and recommendations for improvements
• Content changes and updates on homepage, sections, subsections, and the following components of the site: Basics, Interventions, Resource Library, Bulletin
• The service provider will create, analyse, and update the pages and templates of the A360 website based on requirement
• Ensure a consistent visual language on the new site by introducing fixed styles in templates ensuring consistency in fonts, formatting, icons, images, layout techniques
• Standard page elements including header, footer, tabs, persistent navigation, contact us, email and print options should be updated as required

TIMELINE & BUDGET

Please provide a timeline and budget that includes comparative cost breakdown:

Hourly rate and/or monthly cost for providing “Deliverables-Ongoing”

• If providing cost as hourly rate provide estimated hours required for each ongoing task listed in a. – g. above.
• If providing a monthly maintenance cost, please detail what level of effort/hours is included in that as well as hourly rate for surge pricing when needed.

A total project cost for each of the illustrative “Deliverables — Project Based” as outlined above.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Excellent English writing skills is a must, the company/developer must ensure that no mistakes in spellings, punctuation and grammar while updating the content shared by A360 team
• Either a company or an individual developer can apply
• The service provider must demonstrate and provide examples of previous experience in the performance of similar services as follows: Be a reputable firm with at least 5 years of prior experience designing visually appealing and navigation friendly websites
• Familiarity and relevant experience in using different Content Management Systems (CMS), particularly WordPress
• Have excellent knowledge of recent trends in graphic design, web sites, including online video publishing, and social media networking
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver innovative and visually appealing design
• Be able to meet deadlines.