Terms
of Reference
of Reference
Consultant
in Publishing Children’s Books in Eastern Africa-case of Rwanda
in Publishing Children’s Books in Eastern Africa-case of Rwanda
Background
For
over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s
lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child
rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which e
over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s
lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child
rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which e
very child
attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our
mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to
achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save
the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds
and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the
children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal
opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability,
Ambition, and Collaboration. Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded
in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding
Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate
the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and
professional lives.
the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds
and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the
children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal
opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability,
Ambition, and Collaboration. Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded
in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding
Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate
the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and
professional lives.
In
order to ultimately improve literacy acquisition and learning outcomes in
Rwanda, Save the Children’s Rwanda Children’s Book Initiative (RCBI) vision is
to get ‘more children reading more and better books’. In particular, the
Initiative aims to increase the availability of high quality Kinyarwanda books
in the country and create a national culture of reading.
order to ultimately improve literacy acquisition and learning outcomes in
Rwanda, Save the Children’s Rwanda Children’s Book Initiative (RCBI) vision is
to get ‘more children reading more and better books’. In particular, the
Initiative aims to increase the availability of high quality Kinyarwanda books
in the country and create a national culture of reading.
Consultancy
Objectives
Objectives
RCBI
supports the publishing industry to produce high quality, age appropriate, and
Kinyarwanda children’s books with a focus on ages 0 to 9. In order to improve
the quality of newly developed books, illustrators and graphic designers need
professional training and mentoring. This consultancy seeks to identify a
professional capable of providing professional development opportunities to
develop the skills and knowledge of local children’s book illustrators and
graphic designers.
supports the publishing industry to produce high quality, age appropriate, and
Kinyarwanda children’s books with a focus on ages 0 to 9. In order to improve
the quality of newly developed books, illustrators and graphic designers need
professional training and mentoring. This consultancy seeks to identify a
professional capable of providing professional development opportunities to
develop the skills and knowledge of local children’s book illustrators and
graphic designers.
Scope
of Services
of Services
The
consultant shall ensure the completion of the following activities in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the consultancy contract:
consultant shall ensure the completion of the following activities in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the consultancy contract:
- Provide
capacity building opportunities to Rwandan publishers
- Delivering
a training targeting specific skill development such as understanding the
publishing with a particular emphasis on independent publishing,
developing books for young readers in the context of the Eastern Africa
market, managing a publishing house, best approaches of marketing, production-demand
relationship, use of professional network, digital marketing, copyright,
and tax laws - Develop
and finalize the outline of the training
Methodology
- The
consultancy will involve training to take place in Kigali. The training
will be documented in a brief report describing the work undertaken and
the progress or challenges encountered. - The
reference point within SCI will be the Book Development Coordinator with
expected collaboration with RCBI Publishing officer and the SCOPE Book
Development and Use Officer as well as the SCOPE Technical Advisor.
Duration
of role
of role
- This
agreement is for a period of 5 days effective from 26th September, 2016 to
30th September, 2016. The consultant is expected to prepare one three day
workshops for a total of 3 training days, with two additional days of
preparation.
Key
selection criteria
selection criteria
- Degree
in publishing, literature, bookselling or a similar field - Experience
in managing book shops and libraries of minimum 10 years - Experience
of minimum 5 years in at least three of the Eastern Africa countries
including Rwanda - Proven
experience delivering trainings to Eastern Africa indigenous and
independent publishers - Knowledge
of Save the Children and its internal processes will be beneficial but is
not essential - Extended
knowledge about the Rwandan book industry and its efforts in promoting the
culture of reading in children - Proof
of experience of working within the publishing industry in Rwanda
CHILD
SAFEGUARING POLICY:
SAFEGUARING POLICY:
Any
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding Policy
which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting
children with whom it comes into contact.
employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on
behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of
Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCIs Child Safeguarding Policy
which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting
children with whom it comes into contact.
·
This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly,
but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes
that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their
rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children
International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members
must adhere to.
This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly,
but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes
that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their
rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children
International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members
must adhere to.
Interested
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for
receiving applications is 6th September 2016.
candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae in
English, including 3 names of professional referees to HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for
receiving applications is 6th September 2016.
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