Human-Nature Delegation - Bengoh Dam, Sarawak

We are seeking to hire an individual or collective of indigenous illustrators for the Human-Nature 'Community Engagement Guide'.

About this opportunity 

The British Council has launched a new global programme called Culture Responds to Global Challenges. Through this strand of work, we support artists, creative practitioners, organisations and policymakers in their work to respond to global challenges and support sustainable development. In Malaysia the British Council will run Human-Nature: a 3-year programme that will enable UK and Malaysian artists, organisations, scientists and academics to research and collaborate to better understand Human’s relationships with nature and with each other. 

Scope of Work 

As part of the Human-Nature programme, the British Council has commissioned the 'Community Engagement Guide' as one of the outcomes of the Human-Nature programme. Authored by Catriona Maddocks of Catama Borneo, the guide now requires accompanying illustrations to provide it a visual identity, and to supplement the readers’ understanding of several concepts and guidelines put forth within the guide. 

The required illustrations will include, but is not limited to, a cover page, page borders, section dividers, and illustration files that are also suitable for social media. The Guide will be published digitally and physically, with plans for translation into Bahasa Malaysia. A Request for Quotation for translators is also being advertised. 

**Please note - The deadline for this opportunity has been extended due to an amendement in the RFQ**

How to apply

To apply, review the Request for Quotation document below and submit the following items to florence.lambert@britishcouncil.org and erica.choong@britishcouncil.org by Wednesday 14 August 2024, 5pm Malaysia time. 

  • Quotation
  • Portfolio and links to past works
  • CV
  • Business registration (if applicable)
  • Project approach
  • Detailed budget breakdown of funds

Procurement timeline: 

Activity Date
RFQ Issued to bidding suppliers 19 July
Response to clarification questions 9 August
*** Extended Deadline for submission of Proposals by potential suppliers (previously 30 July) 14 August
Final Decision and announcement  15 August
Contract start date 19 August
Presentation of ideas/ pitch for approval 26 August
Delivery of draft version 9 September
Delivery of final version + all illustrated graphics files 16 September
Contract end date 30 September

Download the Request for Quotation documents below, and submit your quotation to Florence.Lambert@britishcouncil.org and Erica.Choong@britishcouncil.org

Submit your application by 14th August 2024, 5pm Malaysia time  

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