NACZ Background
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) was created through an Act of Parliament in 1985 and it Champions the promotion and development of the arts sector by providing support, initiating arts programmes and forging partnerships with key stakeholders in the arts and culture sector. The mandate of the NACZ is to foster, develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts in Zimbabwe by encouraging the teaching and practice of the arts and their presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition to the public.
Project Background
Based on a principle of technological neutrality, the objectives of the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions remain valid regardless of the emergence of new technologies and devices. To address the challenges and opportunities of digital technology, in 2017, the Conference of Parties approved the “Guidelines on the Implementation of the Convention in the Digital Environment”. Subsequently, UNESCO developed an “open roadmap for the implementation of the 2005 Convention in the digital environment” which was then approved by the Conference of Parties in 2019. The Open Roadmap is a flexible framework that offers concrete reference activities to protect the means of creation, production, dissemination, access, and exchange of cultural goods and services in the face of rapid technological changes. UNESCO launched a pilot technical assistance programme to further the implementation of the 2005 Convention in the digital environment. The pilot phase assists three countries (Georgia, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in elaborating and/or implementing context-based measures related to the cultural and creative industries in the digital environment. Within the above-mentioned context and under the authority the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe intends to recruit a communications consultant to develop communications materials for the project.
The overall objective of the consultancy
To develop visual identity materials for all communication and visibility for the project, “Protecting and Promoting the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the Digital Environment” about the state of the digital environment in the music sector in Zimbabwe.
Scope of the assignment
Support the development and delivery of the project’s key objectives through the provision of technical communication services. This includes, but is not limited to providing the following:
- Develop a communication work plan based on the Communication and Visibility Strategy prepared by NACZ.
- Design high-quality innovative media tools.
- Overall Project: Develop a visual identity for the project, including color schemes and fonts and recurring motifs to be used for all visibility material.
- Baseline Study: design the layout for the baseline study document and create 4 infographics from statistics from the document. Draft 1 press release to be shared with the press after the conclusion of the baseline study.
- Training Modules: design the layout for the 2 training module documents to be presented at the National Workshop “Indaba” and organize the printing of copies. d. National Workshop “Indaba” visibility material: Design the layout of 2 banners and manage the printing of 8 banners; design and manage the printing of the layout for the National Workshop “Indaba” pamphlets; provide high quality photographic products and 2 edited video highlight reels of the event aligned to the pre-discussed visibility strategy. Draft and finalize 1 press release prior to the National Workshop “Indaba” and 1 press release after the workshop to be shared with the press.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Essential
- An advanced-level university degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, international relations, or a related field from an accredited/recognized institute. • At least three years of relevant experience in communication and/or advocacy. • Proven experience in writing advocacy documents and in the production of communication materials and products.
- Desirable
- Courses in communication techniques such as graphic design, visual language and the use of social media
- Prior working experience with government, NGO, UN or an international nongovernmental organization.
Payment
The payment will be revealed to successful candidates
Applications must be sent to:
The Director
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
2nd Floor
Education Services Building
Mtshane Khumalo Complex
Upper East Road, Mt Pleasant
Harare
Email: natartsziminfo@gmail.com ; CC: s.mlambo@unesco.org
