Girl Effect is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing challenges faced by adolescent girls and youth in Ethiopia. Operating in the country since 2013, the organization leverages Social and Behavior Change (SBC) strategies, combining media and on-the-ground interventions to tackle various societal issues and empower young people. Girl Effect Ethiopia created the youth brand Yegna in 2014 and since then has reached over 10 million people through multiple products, outreach programs, girl networks, and research pieces done all for the betterment of adolescent lives.
We create safe spaces for girls, sharing facts and answering questions about health, nutrition, education, relationships, etc. And we use innovative technology so we can reach girls at scale. We arm girls with the skills to negotiate and redefine what they are told is possible, so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, her health, her learning and livelihood.
When a girl unlocks her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so too. She starts a ripple effect that impacts her family, community, and country.
That’s the Girl Effect.
We are launching a flagship weekly visual and audio podcast, titled “Our Time” (የኛ ጊዜ / Yegna Gizé). At the heart of Yegna Gizé is the belief that every young person’s journey, with all its doubts, resilience, and quiet wins, deserves to be heard. Built on the powerful idea that “Your journey is the story,” this podcast creates an authentic space where Ethiopia’s disruptors, dreamers, and hidden giants share what it feels like to keep going.
Rather than simply celebrating “success,” Our Time shines a light on the emotional reality of the hustle, the fears, motivations, and small joys that make the journey worthwhile. Through raw, narrative-driven conversations, the show invites listeners to see themselves reflected in stories that normalise vulnerability and inspire perseverance.
Our signature format moves beyond surface-level Q&A, guiding guests through a meaningful arc of self-discovery anchored in three themes:
Our Time is more than a podcast; it’s a platform that affirms young people’s lived experiences and redefines what it means to succeed on your terms.
We are seeking a creative and resourceful Interior or Set Designer to transform an existing space into a functional and visually striking podcast studio. The designer must be able to balance aesthetic appeal with the technical requirements of a multi-camera video production.
The ideal candidate will:
The Set designer will be responsible for the complete design of the "Our Time" podcast studio from concept to execution plan. Key responsibilities include:
The Set designer will undertake the following key responsibilities:
NB: The Set designer will commit to full delivery of all outputs within the specified timeframe.
The Supplier will have a primary point of contact within our Ethiopia Create team.
Technical Proposal: Your proposal, should you be interested (Max 10 pages), should cover:
The criteria against which proposals will be evaluated are listed below.
GE is not liable for any costs incurred during the award/contract preparation, submission, or negotiation of the award/contract. All submitted documentation and/or materials shall become and remain the property of GE.
VALIDITY of the proposal shall be for 90 days from the date of bid closure.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a proposal by email with the subject line “Podcast Set Designer- Ethiopia” to suppliers@girleffect.org by Jul 22, 2025.
All materials/documents arising from this consultancy work shall remain the property of Girl Effect.
Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, gender or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to building an organization that is truly representative of the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to procuring consultancy services of organizations and individuals with a deep understanding and experience of our programming markets and diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds.
You may be required to undertake safeguarding checks. Shortlisted consultants will be assessed on our organizational values at the interview stage. The successful consultant will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage you to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found here. We have zero tolerance for all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.
Girl Effect Ethiopia is obliged by the Ethiopian tax authorities to ensure all taxes are charged where applicable. Applicants are advised to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their tax position regarding provisions of Ethiopian tax legislation when developing their proposals.
GE reserves the right to determine the structure of the process, the number of shortlisted participants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process, the right to change this timetable at any time without notice and reserves the right to withdraw this tender at any time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate and/or reimburse any party. GE shall inform the ONLY successful applicant(s). The process of negotiation and signing of the contract with the successful applicant(s) will follow.
Please note: We will evaluate only proposals submitted following the application process outlined in the TOR and using our specified email address (suppliers@girleffect.org).