Strategic Assistant

Job Description

About the Job
Terms of Reference (ToR): Printing and Publication of the Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual

1. Background

The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led civil society organization registered under the Civil Societies Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019 (Registry No. 4307). CARD envisions an Ethiopia where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourishes. The organization works to advance conducive civic, media, and digital spaces for the protection of human rights and the promotion of democratic values.

With support from Access Now, CARD is implementing the project “Equitable Access to the Internet, Online Safety, and Digital Literacy.” The project aims to enhance digital literacy, strengthen online safety, and promote responsible and rights-based digital engagement among youth, women, journalists, and human rights defenders.

As part of the project, CARD has developed a Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual to serve as a practical resource during digital literacy and online safety training sessions and as a reference material for participants after the training. To facilitate its distribution and use, CARD seeks to engage a qualified printing service provider to print and publish the toolkit/manual.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to print and publish 200 high-quality copies of the finalized Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual in accordance with CARD’s technical specifications and quality standards, ensuring that the manuals are durable, professionally produced, and ready for distribution during project activities.

3. Scope of Work

The selected service provider shall:

●     Print 200 copies of the finalized Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual using the print-ready files provided by CARD.

●     Ensure high-quality color printing, accurate reproduction of text, graphics, and illustrations.

●     Produce professionally bound manuals that are durable and suitable for repeated use during training sessions.

●     Ensure consistency in printing quality across all copies.

●     Package the printed manuals securely to prevent damage during transportation.

●     Deliver all printed manuals to CARD’s office within the agreed timeframe.

4. Technical Specifications

The service provider shall print the toolkit/manual according to the following specifications:

●     Quantity: 200 copies

●     Language: Amharic and English

●     Print Type: Full color

●     Size: A6

●     Cover Printing: Full color

●     Artwork: Final print-ready files will be provided by CARD.

5. Deliverables

The service provider shall deliver:

●     Two hundred (200) professionally printed copies of the Digital Literacy Toolkit/Manual in accordance with the agreed specifications.

●     Printed manuals free from printing defects, missing pages, binding defects, color inconsistencies, or formatting errors.

●     Delivery of all printed copies to CARD’s designated office.

6. Duration of the Assignment

The assignment shall commence upon signing of the agreement.

The service provider shall complete printing and deliver all manuals within a week after receiving the final print-ready files from CARD.
About You
Required Qualifications

Interested printing companies or service providers should demonstrate:

●     Proven experience in printing books, manuals, reports, or similar publications.

●     Availability of modern printing equipment capable of producing high-quality publications.

●     Experience producing full-color printed materials.

●     Ability to meet agreed timelines.

●     Capacity to deliver the required quantity while maintaining consistent quality.

8. Application Requirements

Interested service providers shall submit:

●     Valid business license.

●     Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificate.

●     Samples or photographs of similar printed publications (if available).