Tenders are invited for Short Term Service Contract CRMRS IEC Materials Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026 Type: Consultancy TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)- SHORT TERM SERVICE CONTRACT CRMRS IEC MATERIALS 1. About Terre des hommes Terre des hommes-Lausanne Foundation (Tdh)is the leading Swiss-based international non- governmental organization working, since its creation in 1960, on the promotion and realization of childrens and youths rights. For more than 60 years, Tdh has been working in difficult situations, in countries at war, regions devastated by natural disasters, and places where poverty and malnutrition force millions of children and their families to migrate elsewhere. It provides direct and indirect support to millions of children, their families and communities in around thirty countries every year. In order to protect children and their future, Tdh is committed to fostering sustainable change to protect childrens rights and well-being. To make a difference, Tdh supports children in expressing their needs and interests and encourages them to participate actively in their communities to promote their empowerment, advocates for the rights of children worldwide and ensures their well-being and the effective implementation of their rights as defined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and other human rights instruments, Tdh thereby focuses its efforts on protecting the lives of children in fragile contexts as well as in more stable environments. 2. Context Tdh and Child Rights and Business Tdh engages with the private sector to improve the lives of children, families, communities, and countries by working across the public and private sector divide to strengthen child protection and promote childrens rights in business operations and global supply chains. Tdh is committed to ensuring that companies not only avoid harming children in their supply chain but actively contribute to their rights and welfare. Tdh partners with businesses to align their operations with child rights principles. These partnerships aim to ensure that companies pursuit of business goals does not come at the expense of child welfare, but instead supports it through a holistic, multisectoral, innovative and sustainable approach which capitalizes and strengthens local child protection systems and is embedded in the communities where these businesses operate. Recognizing companies as essential ecosystem actors, we are committed to empowering businesses to be positive drivers for societal well-being in the countries and communities in which their supply chainsstart. Tdh thereby supports companies in developing child protection strategies, policies, tools, building staff capacity, designing and implementing human rights due diligence systems and community development interventions on the ground to enhance the protective environment for children and promote childrens rights. Tdh collaborates with the private sector through various public and private partnerships. While Tdhs CRB work is primarily focused on agricultural value chains, particularly in the coffee and cocoa sectors, its experience spans over a decade in the cotton, artisan gold mining, leather, and adult entertainment sectors. Tdh addresses the root causes and drivers of child labour and broader child rights violations by designing and implementing holistic and sustainable monitoring and remediation systems. These systems integrate whole-of-supply chain and area-based approaches through collaboration with the private sector, governments, civil society, communities, families, and children and young people. 3. Objective of the Assignment The overall objective of this assignment is to design and produce high-quality, user-friendly IEC materials that effectively communicate key messaging on childrens rights and child protection, including child labour prevention, allowable forms of child work, and safe agricultural practices, within the Ugandan context. Specific objectives include: To develop clear and visually engaging materials that strengthen community understanding of child rights, child protection and child labour messaging that; promotes awareness on childrens rights; child protection; how to identify children affected by abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence; where and how to safely report children affected; the differences between acceptable child work and harmful child labour in line with Uganda national regulations and international standards, specific forms and practices of child labour in coffee farming, the consequences of these child labour practices to children, allowable forms and practices of child work in coffee farming, and how to shift from child labour to child work practices which respect childrens rights. Supports behaviour change at household, farm and community level through practical and relatable messaging. Enhances the capacity of Community-Based Child Rights Committees (CBCRCs), social workers, agronomists, and local actors to conduct effective sensitization and outreach activities at community, farm and household-levels. To ensure all materials are culturally appropriate, accessible, and adaptable to local languages and contexts. 4. Scope of Work The service provider will be responsible for designing and producing three visually engaging IEC products (with versions in English and local dialects as provided by Tdh) supporting child rights, child protection and child labour key messaging (see specific objectives): A. Product 1: Community Sensitization Posters To be used by the CBCRCs during community sensitization events. B. Product 2: Flip Charts / Picture Books (Household & Farm Visits) To be used by the CBCRCs, social workers and agronomists during farm and farming household visits for sensitization. C. Product 3: Brochures / Leaflets To be used be left with households after CBCRCs, social workers and agronomists visits of farming householders. 5. Suggested Methodology The service provider will adopt a structured, participatory, and interactive approach to ensure high-quality and context-appropriate IEC materials. The methodology will include the following phases: Inception and Review Phase Hold a kick-off meeting with Tdh to clarify expectations and agree on methodology, work plan and timeline. Conduct a review of the applicable Ugandan and international legislation and frameworks for child rights, child protection and child labour (in general and in the agricultural/coffee sector). Conduct a detailed review of existing IEC materials on child rights, child protection and child labour (in general and in the agricultural/coffee sector) in Uganda and at the global-level. Consult Tdhs local implementing partners in Uganda on the type of sensitization events currently conducted by CBCRCs, key messaging used for communities, and sensitization required during farm and farming household visits. Concept Development Phase Draft key messages for the three IEC products (taking into account the specific objectives of this ToR). Develop proposed designs: creative concepts, layouts, and draft storyboards/mock-ups for each IEC product. Ensure alignment with Tdh branding guidelines, requirements by the coffee coalition for children rights, and key messages. Integrate visuals, illustrations, and simplified text tailored to target audiences (including low-literacy users). Ensure gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate, and child-safe representations. Submit concepts for validation and approval by Tdh and its partners. Hold a workshop with Tdh and its partners to validate the key messages and proposed designs. Content and Design Execution Phase Develop full draft versions of all IEC materials (posters, flip charts/picture books, brochures/leaflets). Have versions of each IEC material in English and the local language/dialects as needed (translations conducted by Tdh/its partners). Draft a brief facilitation guide explaining how the materials should be used during sensitization activities. Validation and Revision Phase Present draft materials to Tdh and its partners. Incorporate feedback through iterative revisions. Conduct quality assurance checks on content accuracy, clarity, and visual consistency. Finalization and Production Phase Produce final, print-ready versions of all IEC materials and facilitation guide. Ensure proper formatting, resolution, and language accuracy (English and local language(s)). 6. Expected Deliverables and Timelines The consultant/service provider will deliver the following outputs: A. Inception Deliverable Agreed upon methodology, work plan, and timelines. B. Concept Deliverables Key messages and proposed designs for each IEC product. Validation workshop with Tdh and its partners C. Validation Deliverables Draft versions of: Posters Flip charts / picture books Brochures / leaflets A brief facilitation guide explaining how the materials should be used during sensitization activities. Revised drafts incorporating feedback from Tdh and stakeholders. D. Final Deliverables Final print-ready IEC materials (high-resolution PDF formats) for all products. Versions translated into relevant local language(s). Editable source files (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or equivalent formats). A brief facilitation guide explaining how the materials should be used during sensitization activities. Timeline The timeline will be agreed upon with the selected service provider; however, the assignment is ideally expected to be completed within 68 weeks from the date of contract signature. 7. Roles and responsibilities The Child Rights and Business Implementation Coordinator will serve as the focal point for the service provider(s), providing overall direction, leadership, and oversight throughout the assignment. Tdhs role will be as follows: Provide overall direction and l Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4214594/terms-reference-tor-short-term-service-contract-crmrs-iec-materials
