Consultancy - Graphic Designer and Desktop Publishing Consultant

CIFOR & ICRAF in action

Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. It is the shared operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), two independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers working together through a common strategy, governance and leadership structure.

CIFOR and ICRAF bring together decades of scientific leadership in forests, trees, agroforestry, biodiversity, climate, food systems and livelihoods. CIFOR, headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia, advances research on forests and landscape management to inform policies and practices that improve human well-being, protect the environment and increase equity. ICRAF, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment, generating knowledge that helps governments, development partners and farmers make farming and livelihoods more sustainable.

International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (“ICRAF”-operating under the brand name “Landscape Alliance,”), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land & Irrigation of Sri Lanka (“MoALLI”), is implementing the project titled “Strengthening Climate Resilience for Subsistence Farmers and Agricultural Plantation Communities Residing in the Vulnerable River Basins, Watershed Areas and Downstream of the Knuckles Mountain Range Catchment of Sri Lanka” (the “GCF Knuckles Project” or the “Project”). The Project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and co-financed by the Government of Sri Lanka and is implemented in close coordination with MoALLI. ICRAF serves as an Executing Entity of the Project.

The Project aims to strengthen the ability of vulnerable populations, especially smallholder subsistence farmers, to cope with climate-induced shortages of irrigation and drinking water. It does so by improving the resilience of farm and land management practices and by climate-proofing the underlying ecosystems in the Knuckles and Amban Ganga highlands and lowlands. The Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a critical watershed with rich biodiversity, and the Project reaches communities in the range and in downstream districts, including Matale, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Puttalam and Polonnaruwa.

As implementation advances, the Project is generating a growing body of technical evidence, tools and lessons, for example on sustainable land management, soil and land health, climate-resilient livelihoods and institutional capacity. To reach government agencies, farming communities, partners and the GCF, these results must be communicated clearly and consistently, in English, Sinhala and Tamil, and with the visibility required by the GCF, ICRAF and MoALLI. ICRAF Sri Lanka therefore seeks the consultancy service of Graphic Designing and Desktop Publishing.

In furtherance of the foregoing, ICRAF, in its capacity as an Executing Entity of the GCF Knuckles Project, invites qualified and experienced individual consultants based in Sri Lanka (each, a “Consultant” or an “Applicant”) to apply for this consultancy.

•	Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Fine Arts or a related field. 
•	In case of a legally constituted entities can indicate their strong portfolio, which may be accepted in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
•	At least [3–5] years of professional experience in graphic design and desktop publishing (relevant internship experience may be considered).
•	Proven experience laying out multi-page reports and publications for research, development, government or NGO clients.
•	 Companies and other entities must provide relevant organisational project references for the assignment
•	Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of Acrobat Pro and/or other tools are required.
•	Skills in infographics and data visualisation, pre-press and print specifications, and accessible PDF preparation.
•	Basic video editing and motion graphics (e.g. Premiere Pro, After Effects or equivalent) is an asset.
•	Fluent English; working knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil typesetting (Unicode) is an asset.
•	Familiarity with international organizations, donor visibility and branding guidelines (ex; GCF, CGIAR).
•	Knowledge of agriculture, climate or environment themes.
•	Portfolio with at least three (3) samples, including one multi-page publication.

•	Attention to detail and quality; reliability and ability to meet multiple deadlines; ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaboratively with a distributed team; receptiveness to feedback; cultural, gender and social sensitivity; discretion with confidential information; and a personal computer, reliable internet connection and necessary software licences.

•	This is a consultancy position
•	The consultancy services shall be for a period from 25 November 2026 to 30 December 2026. Work is on a task-order basis, so the actual days used will depend on the products requested. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance, continued need, and avail-ability of funds. 
•	Based on the indicative outputs below, payment shall be made according to an agreed payment schedule. Where the volume of products changes, fees will be adjusted on the basis of the unit rates agreed at contracting.  Deliverables and payment milestones will be finalised for each con-tract.
•	Payments will be made in Sri Lanka Rupees (LKR) within [30] days of receipt of a valid invoice, together with the approved progress report and written acceptance by the supervisor assigned by the client. Statutory taxes will be deducted at source where required by law. The Consultant is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment and internet costs, unless otherwise stated in the contract.
•	Work location: Home-based (remote), Sri Lanka.
•	Institutional Arrangements: The Consultant will work under the supervision of the reporting officer or ICRAF focal point, remotely from within Sri Lanka, and will attend video meetings and briefings as requested. The Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of ICRAF, the GCF or MoALLI, and is not entitled to leave, medical, insurance or other staff benefits.
•	ICRAF Sri Lanka will provide the brand and style guidelines, existing templates, source content, photographs and logos, clear task orders, a single consolidated set of feedback per review round, timely approvals, and a focal person for each product.
•	Coordination with COE Bogor: the consultant will attend an onboarding session with the Bogor communications team to review standards, templates, workflows, and draft reviews.
•	Ethics, Safeguarding and Confidentiality: The Consultant shall comply with ICRAF’s Code of Conduct and policies on the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, fraud and corruption, and conflict of interest, and with the GCF’s environmental, social and gender requirements as applied by the Project.
•	All information, data and drafts provided to or produced by the Consultant are confidential and shall not be disclosed or used for any purpose other than this assignment, during or after the contract.
•	Personal data, photographs and testimonies must be handled in line with applicable data-protection law and with the informed consent of the persons concerned, particularly for vul-nerable groups and children.
•	The Consultant shall declare any actual or potential conflict of interest before and during the contract.
•	Intellectual Property: All products, deliverables, and intellectual property developed under this contract shall become the exclusive property of the GCF Knuckles Project, upon contract com-pletion and final payment. This ownership transfer includes all technical reports, databases, models, software tools, training materials, and other knowledge products created during con-tract implementation. For this assignment, it also includes all designs, layouts, illustrations, templates and editable source files. The Consultant warrants that all work is original or properly licensed, and may use non-confidential outputs in a personal portfolio only with prior written approval from the Project.

Application process 
•	The application deadline is November 20th, 05.00 pm EAT/09.00 pm WIB
•	We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates 
•	CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions, location, or cancel the hiring as necessary
•	A one-page cover letter stating the position applied for and confirming availability for the peri-od.
•	An up-to-date CV of the Consultant with the names and contact details of three (3) profession-al referees.
•	Work samples: three (3) samples of previous work (portfolio), provided as PDF files or links.
•	A financial proposal in LKR, stating the proposed unit rates (e.g., per page of layout, per info-graphic) and a daily rate for tasks not covered by a unit rate, inclusive of applicable taxes.


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https://www.landscapealliance.org/about/work-with-us/


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https://www.landscapealliance.org/



Landscape Alliance promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged. 


Landscape Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.