The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) aims to increase state presence and community
resilience in remote areas of Benin, Ghana and Togo that are at risk of encroachment by violent
extremist organizations. In these areas, CSSM provides short-term, targeted programming tailored
to the specific context, prioritizing interventions that strengthen positive state presence. CSSM’s
overall aim is supported by three key outcomes focused on i) reinforced security provision; ii)
expanded and improved government delivery of critical basic services; and, iii) community action to
address local instability risks. The CSSM is funded by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) and the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) and aligns with the US
Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability and the GFFO’s Concept on Foreign and Security
Policy Strategy for an Integrated Peace, as well as regional and national efforts to prevent violence.
The CSSM is being implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close
coordination with GFFO, USAID, as well as with communities in priority zones and all levels of the
host Governments.
CSSM’s programming and reporting objectives require the ability to rapidly capture, visualize,
analyze, and integrate the influx and analysis of new data on the fluid dynamics of the Coastal West
Africa context. The GIS Consultant will create visual products, including reports, brochures, fact
sheets and presentations to ensure that CSSM visualizes data to inform CSSM partners, deepen its
contextual analysis, and monitor, assess and inform programmatic opportunities.
6. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: CSSM
7. Category B Consultant: Tasks and deliverables under this contract
This contract is for up to a ceiling of 50 days for the full six-month contract duration. The Deputy Chief of Party and the Consultant will agree in advance on specific deliverables based on the list below to be
produced by the consultant. The consultant will invoice IOM monthly for the days worked towards
completing the agreed deliverables.

Design graphics and knowledge products, as requested by the CSSM Senior Management
Team, that highlight CSSM’s analysis and activities, capture programmatically relevant
trends and issues, and tell the story of CSSM’s accomplishments and strategic approach;
these may include reports, brochures, fact sheets, infographics, among other visual products
and images.
ii. Propose new visual products based on consultant’s understanding of CSSM and host country
partner design needs.
iii. Repackage visual products to tailor communications for different formats and audiences.
iv. Design and ensure consistency for CSSM visibility materials, graphics for reporting and
partner engagements, donor reports, molinos/roll-ups, posters, flyers and brochures, GIFs,
social media communications, interactive web-based products, and any other graphic design
the CSSM program team require.
v. Manage the graphic design planner to keep an up-to-date oversight of all ongoing tasks and
manage coordination with focal points.
vi. Prepare lay-out of publications in English and French.
vii. Provide source files and store all designs and working files in the designated shared location.
viii.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
8. Duration of Consultancy: Six (6) Months
9. Education, Experience and/or skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a graphic designer, with a minimum of 3 years in the industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects is required
• Expertise in using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated experience in both print and digital design
• Experience with or knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) is an asset.
• Up-to-date with industry trends and design software.
• Familiarity with Coastal West African geography and context is desirable.
• Prior experience with an international organization is an asset.
• Must be able to obtain various Coastal West Africa visas
• Proficient in graphic design principles, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Creativity, innovation, and attention to detail.

Preference will be given to consultants whose usual residence is within three time zones of
Accra, Ghana (GMT) to avoid communication lags with the Accra-based team.
10. Languages
• Fluency in English is required (Oral and Written).
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.