Invitation to Tender : Cartography for Research Reports

Start Date : 1 April 2026

Duration : Two Years

Background to the GI-TOC and purpose of Tender

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime is a network of prominent law enforcement, governance and development practitioners who are dedicated to seeking new and innovative strategies and responses to organized crime. Over the past decade, the GI-TOC has sought to enhance analysis of, encourage action against, and support resilience to organized crime in order to reduce its negative impact on people, the environment, businesses and states. For more information, please see our website at http://www.globalinitiative.net.

The GI-TOC has more than ten years’ experience coordinating programming and research in regions most affected by organized crime and illicit trade, and is currently expanding its work on the role of illicit economies around the world. Programming activities include research, capacity building, network building and provision of support to civil society stakeholders.

The GI-TOC is inviting experienced cartographers, to be contracted on a consultancy basis to support these activities, to apply. The scope of the services is set out in more detail below.

Application Process

We welcome applications from experienced cartographers who meet the following criteria:

• At least five years of experience in the design and publishing of maps.
• We encourage applications from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

To apply, please send :

• a recent resumé (or company profile if you trade as a business);
• an indicative estimate for designing both a simple and a complex map (half-page A4);
• examples of published cartography; and
• a brief motivating letter explaining your eligibility and relevant experience.

Scope of the Assignment

The functions and responsibilities would entail:

• The design of simple and complex (data/GIS-driven) to a publishing stage;
• The cartographer will support their assigned project manager by performing the tasks outlined in the Core Functions/Responsibilities on the Project in question; and
• Applying the GI-TOC cartographic style to all material.

Please note, this is not a content-generating, analysis or programming role.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Criteria

Applicants should have:

• A relevant cartographic background;
• Advanced software knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, and a working knowledge in Arc GIS or similar;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Understanding of the publishing workflow process; and
• Quick turnaround of material where required and ability to meet deadlines.

Applicants will be assessed in line with the eligibility criteria above, together with cost effectiveness and availability. The successful candidate(s) will be contracted on a consultancy basis for two years. A draft contract will be provided for approval upon selection.

Each project shall be paid in accordance with the proposed fees and upon submission of invoices at agreed intervals.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant experience and qualifications.
• Cost-effectiveness of the bid.
• Quality of previous work.
• Availability and ability to meet deadlines.

Terms & Conditions

Contractual Terms will be determined after the approval selection process has been completed. All other clauses required will be included in the contract.

Submission Guidelines

• All applications must be submitted by 15 March 2026
• Please include a recent sample of relevant work
• All submissions must be in English