1.0 About Impact Investing Ghana
Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) is an independent, private-sector-led initiative – is Ghana’s National Impact Investing Ecosystem Builder, dedicated to building a thriving impact investing ecosystem in the country. As Ghana’s National Partner and member of the GSG Impact Partnership and the Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG), IIGh works to drive more capital towards businesses and initiatives that generate positive social and environmental impact, contributing to sustainable development across Ghana and the West African sub-region. IIGh is catalysing $1 billion in impact funds by supporting impact ventures, connecting them with catalytic capital to scale sustainable development and advocating for policies that enable impact investing to thrive. Learn more at www.impactinvestinggh.org.
Terms of Reference (Annex 1)
2.0 Introduction & Objective
Impact investing has emerged as a critical driver of Ghana’s sustainable development, mobilising private capital to generate measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. Yet, despite notable progress—including the establishment of a fund of funds, pension industry capacity building, and ecosystem mapping in 2021—the absence of a national market sizing report remains a major constraint. Without reliable data on the scale, maturity, and characteristics of the market, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem actors lack the evidence base needed to design effective interventions, allocate resources, and build confidence in the sector.
This gap has been highlighted by both national stakeholders and international partners, including the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing (GSG), which has underscored the importance of market sizing as a foundational step for National Advisory Boards (NABs). Ghana’s inability to publish updated data since 2021 has left the ecosystem reliant on outdated information, limiting its ability to attract catalytic capital and scale impact‑driven ventures. The previous government’s Ghana CARES programme estimates that over USD 70 billion in private sector investment is required within three and a half years to revitalise the economy—underscoring the urgency of robust market intelligence.
The Ghana Ecosystem Mapping and Market Sizing Research therefore seeks to fill this critical gap, providing baseline data to guide investment decisions, strengthen policy frameworks, and enable women‑ and youth‑led MSMEs to benefit from opportunities such as the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). By synchronising Ghana’s research instrument with those of other African NABs, the project will also contribute to regional comparability and lay the foundation for a continental impact investing report.
3.0 Scope of Services
As a graphic designer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Ghana Ecosystem Mapping and Market Sizing Research Report and associated dissemination materials are visually compelling, accessible, and aligned with international standards for research communication. These outputs have been produced by a team of researchers with expert knowledge of the investment ecosystem in Ghana. The audience is both stakeholders in the investing and impact investing ecosystem in Ghana namely; investment institutions such as impact funds, foundations and pension funds and PE/VC Fund Managers; government policy and regulatory institutions such as the Ministry of Finance, National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); SMEs, Enterprise Support Organizations; financial intermediaries as Banks and specialised social impact investing intermediaries; and Market Builders & Professional Services such as legal, research, advisory, training, audit, accelerators & hubs.
The graphic designer should have experience with designing graphics and layouts for reports, brochures and would work in consultation with the editor and the research team to deliver a visually engaging final report
- Full research report (approx. 150 to 200 pages)
- Research summary (25 to 50 pages)
- Research PowerPoint presentation deck
Design layout and Visual imagery:
- Provide creative ideas and advice on how the design concept best serves the content and type of material being produced.
- Design of reports and other communication materials for printing and electronic distribution
- Develop infographics using supplied data to present core messages and organize complex information into visual representations.
- Improve and edit artwork, photos, charts and other graphic elements.
- Layout and design information and communication materials ie. reports
- Executing document layout, design and revisions
- Liaise with editors and printers if necessary
Contract length/Time Demand: 1st April – 30 April 2026
Budget for project : US$900
Payment will be made in Ghana Cedis (GHS), using the prevailing Bank of Ghana exchange rate where applicable
4.0 Selection Criteria
- Experience with similar projects, and past performance
- Ability to deliver within the required timeframe
- Competitive price
5.0 Firm/Individual Eligibility and Qualifications
- Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability, and originality.
- Demonstrable graphic design, video and photo editing skill with a strong portfolio.
- Able to work independently, set and prioritize projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and works well with others as part of a team.
- Up to date with industry software (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
- Professionalism regarding time, cost, and deadlines.
6.0 Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be assessed based on:
- Cost effectiveness & value for money – 40%
- Relevant experience and quality of portfolio – 30%
- Delivery timeline – 20%
- Technical approach – 10%
7.0 Terms and Conditions
- IIGh reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liability.
- The selected consultant will be required to sign a contract in line with IIGh’s procurement procedures.
- Payment terms will be agreed upon and stated in the contract.
Please submit your quotation electronically to the following email addresses on or before 20th March 2026 via email to this address info@impactinvestinggh.org and copy doris.mensah@impactinvestinggh.org. The subject line of the email should be “Quotation Submission-Editing, Graphic Design and Layout Services.”