Call for an illustrator

The REF – Réseau Euromed France and the Med Youth Network, in partnership with Mana Chuma Teatro, are looking for an illustrator for their project ‘Mob in Med!’.

The Mob in Med! project aims to support young people aged between 18 to 30 years old in the production and dissemination of an awareness-raising campaign on the obstacles to youth mobility in the Mediterranean.

As part of this project, the illustrator will be asked to create a graphic booklet to illustrate the testimonies, experiences and mobility paths of the young people taking part in the project.

The illustrator selected will need to be able to:

  • Collect testimonies from participants through interviews.
  • Illustrate the mobility journeys and testimonials of the participants.
  • Create preliminary sketches for each illustration.
  • Make revisions based on feedback.
  • Produce the final illustrations.
  • Design the graphic booklet on the basis of the illustrations and written testimonials collected by the REF.

The booklet will be translated into French and English. Therefore it will be produced in 2 languages. The booklet should faithfully reflect the obstacles, difficulties, barriers and challenges encountered by young people in their mobility journey. This assignment also includes the complete layout of the booklet. The consultancy can be carried out by one person or in pairs, depending on the skills and areas of expertise involved.

The profiles sought for this mission should also meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience in designing advocacy documents, reports or similar materials.
  • Proven artistic and aesthetic skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with regular feedback and adjustments.
  • Experience of working with NGOs or associations would be an asset.
  • Ability to listen and empathise.
  • Interest/sensitivity to the issues at the heart of this campaign, and knowledge of current Mediterranean issues.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please read the Terms of Reference for the call for tenders here.

Deadline for applications:
20 October 2024 – 11:59 p.m (French time)