Job Description

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Illustration and Design of Package of Practices (PoP) for Millet

1.Background

Development Support Centre (DSC) is a resource organization which directly implements and provides knowledge-based support to organizations involved in promoting sustainable livelihoods and Participatory Natural Resource Management.

The organization was established by Late Shri Anil C. Shah in the year 1994, in response to the demand from various eminent individuals and stakeholders concerned with rural development in Gujarat.

Currently DSC covers four states of Western India through direct field initiatives in collaboration of Government Departments, CSR and other partners. DSC provides variety of services through a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that directly implements projects, helps in capacity building of key functionaries, carries out field studies and takes initiatives for research and appropriate policy changes.

In order, Development Support center (DSC)for developing Package of Practices (PoPs) in states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab under the project” Miracle Millets “Promoting small holder farmers in three Indian states have increased their food and nutrition security, improved natural resource management and strengthened their resilience to climate change and benefit from sustainable value chain.

Which is assists by Welthungerhilfe (WHH). This contract is on assignment basis the details of assignment, terms and conditions are as follows:

2. Scope of Work

The selected agency/individual will be responsible for:

Illustration and Visual Design: Creating high-quality, clear, and easy to understand illustrations to accompany the step-by-step modules for Millet PoP (6 crops). The illustrations should be simple yet engaging, ensuring easy comprehension for diverse literacy levels.

Layout and Formatting: Designing the manual in a visually appealing and structured format suitable for print and digital use.

Language and Cultural Relevance: Ensuring illustrations and designs are relevant to local farming communities, depicting traditional and ecological millet farming practices accurately.

Final Deliverables: Providing high-resolution, print-ready files in CMYK format and digital versions optimized for online dissemination.

4. Proposal Submission Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Technical Proposal outlining the approach to illustration and design, understanding of the project, and timeline for completion.

Portfolio showcasing relevant illustration and design work.

Details of previous similar projects 

Financial Proposal including a detailed budget breakdown.

5. Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Quality of previous work and experience (40%)

Creativity and cultural relevance of proposed approach (30%)

Cost-effectiveness and adherence to budget (20%)

Timely deliverability (10%)

6. Submission Deadline

All proposals must be submitted by 12 March 2025 to dsc@dscindia.org with the subject line: Proposal for Illustration and Design – Millet PoP

For any queries, please contact 9993955487 & durgesh@dscindia.org We look forward to receiving your proposals and collaborating on this important initiative to support millet farmers. 

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