2026 Opportunity:UAF-Africa Invites Expressions of Interest for Graphic Designer and Illustrator Consultancy

Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is inviting qualified Africa-based graphic designers and illustrators to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a short-term consultancy. This opportunity is ideal for creative professionals passionate about visual storytelling, women’s rights, and social justice who want to contribute to impactful communications and advocacy initiatives across the African continent.

Successful applicants will join a roster of consultants and be engaged on a project-by-project basis to produce high-quality visual content that supports UAF-Africa’s programmes, campaigns, and knowledge products.

About Urgent Action Fund-Africa

Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a pan-African women’s human rights fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organization, it has a strategic presence across North, East, Central, and Southern Africa.

The organization provides rapid response grants to support women human rights defenders, activists, and movements responding to urgent opportunities and challenges. Its work promotes women’s leadership, democratic governance, environmental and climate justice, economic justice, natural resource governance, and conflict transformation while advancing gender equality and human rights across the continent.

About the Consultancy Opportunity

UAF-Africa is seeking experienced graphic designers and illustrators who can transform complex ideas into engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant visual materials.

The consultancy aims to strengthen the organization’s communication, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing efforts through compelling design and creative storytelling. Selected consultants will support a wide range of communication initiatives while ensuring all outputs align with UAF-Africa’s brand identity and values.

Scope of Work

Consultants will provide creative design and illustration services for various organizational projects.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conceptualizing creative visual communication solutions
• Designing reports, publications, and policy briefs
• Developing social media graphics and digital campaign materials
• Producing event branding and promotional materials
• Creating infographics and data visualizations
• Designing visual storytelling assets
• Producing original illustrations reflecting feminist and social justice themes
• Adapting designs for both digital and print platforms
• Collaborating with internal teams to refine concepts and deliver high-quality outputs

The consultancy requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver visually engaging materials within agreed timelines.

Expected Deliverables

Assignments will vary depending on organizational needs, but consultants may be required to produce:

• Professionally designed reports and publications
• Policy briefs and toolkits
• Campaign graphics for digital and print media
• Event branding materials
• Original illustrations
• Visual narratives
• Infographics
• Data visualization products

Each assignment will include clearly defined deliverables and timelines.

Who Should Apply?

UAF-Africa is looking for talented designers with strong creative and technical skills.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven experience in graphic design and illustration
• A strong portfolio of relevant work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent design software
• Experience designing for both digital and print platforms
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to producing high-quality visual content

Experience working within social justice, development, humanitarian, or nonprofit sectors is preferred.

Previous collaboration with women’s rights organizations will be considered an added advantage.

Framework Consultancy Arrangement

This opportunity is offered as a framework consultancy rather than a full-time position.

Successful applicants will:

• Join UAF-Africa’s roster of approved consultants
• Be contracted on a project-by-project basis
• Receive assignments based on organizational needs
• Work remotely across various communication and advocacy initiatives

This flexible arrangement provides opportunities to collaborate on diverse projects throughout the consultancy period.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A brief Expression of Interest letter
• A current CV or company profile highlighting relevant experience
• A portfolio of previous work (PDF or online links)
• A short description of their creative approach (optional but encouraged)

Applicants are encouraged to showcase projects demonstrating creativity, strong visual communication, and experience producing materials for development or social impact organizations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email.

Email: info@uaf-africa.org

Subject Line: Expression of Interest – Graphic Designer/Illustrator

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as the submission deadline remains Open Until Filled.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This consultancy offers African creative professionals an opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change through visual communication. By supporting campaigns, publications, advocacy materials, and knowledge products, successful consultants will help amplify the voices of women’s rights movements and strengthen communication across the continent.

For designers and illustrators passionate about feminism, human rights, and impactful storytelling, this consultancy provides an opportunity to collaborate with one of Africa’s leading women’s rights organizations while building a portfolio of influential and purpose-driven work.

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