Graphic Designer

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES

BACKGROUND

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. People living in fragile settings face complex, interconnected and deep-rooted crises that often tear a hole in the social fabric of communities. When this happens, our teams work closely with community leaders; first focusing on critical health needs, and then, as communities recover, focusing on both health and wellbeing programming that helps reweave the social fabric for greater resilience in the future.

Our team of more than 5,000 staff and local volunteers work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that is safe, truly local, conflict sensitive, climate smart, evidence based, and reaches those in need. Relief International is a 60-year-old international NGO alliance that is the product of mergers and alliances between three organizations. Today, Relief International is comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, and Relief International-UK, all of which are  led by a single senior leadership team.

RI Philippines office is seeking to procure the services of a Graphic Designer who will adhere strictly to the standards and guidelines of Relief International.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Tanggol Kababaihan: Operationalising the Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) is a program funded by the European Union. It contributes to improved peace, stability, and well-being among conflict-vulnerable communities in the Philippines through effective civil society engagement in enhancing local implementation of the NAPWPS, leading to better informed policy processes along higher tiers of governance.

To do this, we engage with stakeholders in different parts of the Philippines, from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

OBJECTIVES

To deliver high-quality print and visual product/s and/or related services as per the timeline and requirements specified by the Tanggol Kababaihan team.

All outputs must adhere to the visual guidelines of Relief International and European Union to maximize the awareness-raising opportunity.

To provide professional graphic design services for the development of visually compelling, accessible, and gender-responsive communication, advocacy, and learning materials that support Tanggol Kababaihan's Women, Peace and Security programs from August 2026 to July 2027.

Specific Objectives

1. Develop high-quality training and learning materials

1. • Design and layout training modules, facilitator guides, participant handbooks, presentations, and related learning resources for WPS capacity-building activities.
   • Ensure materials are visually engaging, user-friendly, and aligned with adult learning principles.

1. Strengthen project visibility and stakeholder engagement

1. • Produce professional project briefers, factsheets, infographics, and communication materials that effectively communicate project goals, achievements, and key messages to partners, donors, government agencies, and communities.

1. Support advocacy and public awareness campaigns

1. • Conceptualize and design outdoor advocacy materials, including billboards, banners, streamers, and event backdrops that promote Women, Peace and Security themes and advocacy priorities.

1. Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials

1. • Design a wide range of IEC materials such as brochures, posters, flyers, social media graphics, policy briefs, and campaign materials to enhance public awareness and understanding of WPS issues.

1. Ensure brand consistency and quality assurance

1. • Apply consistent visual identity, branding guidelines, and accessibility standards across all communication and learning products.
   • Produce print-ready and digital-ready outputs to professional standards.

1. Provide responsive design support to project activities

1. • Deliver timely graphic design assistance for emerging communication needs, special events, campaigns, advocacy activities, and project milestones throughout the consultancy period.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The Graphic Designer shall be responsible for the design and production of, but not limited to:

•    Training modules and participant manuals
•    Facilitator guides and workshop materials
•    Project briefers and factsheets
•    Policy briefs, primers, and advocacy materials
•    Outdoor advocacy billboards
•    Banners, streamers, and event collaterals
•    Posters, brochures, flyers, and infographics
•    Social media and digital campaign assets
•    Other IEC materials related to Women, Peace and Security initiatives

SCOPE OF WORK

The assignment is expected to commence in mid-August 2026 and conclude by mid-July 2027, with specific milestones and deadlines to be determined during the contracting process.

LEVEL OF EFFORT AND PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT

The consultancy shall be implemented from August 2026 to July 2027.

Payment arrangements may be negotiated based on either:

The consultant shall submit editable source files and final production-ready versions for all approved outputs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• At least 7 years’ experience in graphic design with a relevant portfolio
• Familiarity with adherence to institutional branding, particularly working with INGOs
• Experience in working with partners and various stakeholders and ensure cultural sensitivity, gender responsiveness, and disability inclusion
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
• Adherence to RI’s Safeguarding Policies and Values

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.

We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability