In addition to its core focus on school connectivity, Giga has successfully leveraged visual storytelling and digital art to enhance its outreach and fundraising efforts.

Recognizing that art has the ability to reach and inspire a wide audience, Giga has strategically integrated artistic initiatives into its outreach and fundraising efforts. One such example is the Creating Connections auction, held in partnership with UNICEF Switzerland and Christie’s in 2024, where digital art from prominent artists like 0xDEAFBEEF, Kevin Abosch, and Sarah Meyohas was auctioned to raise funds for Giga’s connectivity goals. Through this initiative, Giga successfully utilized the power of art to raise awareness and engage high-profile donors in supporting school connectivity.

Another notable Giga project was the Patchwork Kingdoms initiative, which was launched in partnership with Snowcrash and data artist Nadieh Bremer. This unique NFT collection was based on data from Giga’s Project Connect, representing schools with and without internet access. The vivid digital artwork portrays schools that are connected as “above” kingdoms, while those still lacking connectivity are depicted as “below” kingdoms, symbolizing the stark digital divide faced by millions of children globally. Through the Patchwork Kingdoms auction, Giga raised over $550,000, funding crucial efforts to bring more schools online. This initiative brought new supporters to Giga’s mission, many of whom were drawn from innovative communities such as the Metaverse and NFT space. The project exemplifies how creative approaches like digital art can generate new momentum, both in terms of fundraising and raising awareness, while still staying deeply aligned with Giga’s core mission of connectivity.

By engaging key stakeholders through creative and artistic endeavors, Giga will continue to push the boundaries of how connectivity is viewed, not just as a technological necessity, but as a fundamental human right. Visual engagement, therefore, becomes a pivotal tool in transforming awareness into action, ensuring that the message of connectivity reaches the widest possible audience and garners the support necessary to achieve Giga’s ambitious goals.

Your responsibilities will be…

The objective of this Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is to provide Giga with ongoing strategic advisory services focused on utilizing visual storytelling and artistic engagement to amplify its mission of connecting schools to the internet. Under this LTA, the selected consultants will help Giga leverage initiatives like Patchwork Kingdoms and Creating Connections to engage stakeholders, raise awareness, and secure funding that directly supports the expansion of school connectivity worldwide.

The consultant will be called upon for specific tasks as needed under the LTA. These tasks will include: 

• Strategic Integration of Visual Storytelling:
  – Develop and provide guidance on strategies to expand Giga’s connectivity mission through visual engagement. This includes building on current and future initiatives, such as Patchwork Kingdoms, to broaden audience reach and enhance the visibility of Giga’s work.
• Stakeholder Engagement through Artistic Initiatives:
  – Advise on the design and execution of artistic campaigns aimed at engaging key stakeholders, including donors, international organizations, and the public. These campaigns will be aligned with Giga’s core mission of school connectivity, working in close coordination with Giga’s communications and partnerships teams.
• Fundraising and Awareness Campaigns:
  – Provide advisory support on the integration of visual and digital art into fundraising campaigns, drawing on the success of initiatives like Creating Connections. Consultants will explore new opportunities for leveraging art to raise funds for Giga’s connectivity goals, including the use of NFTs or other innovative platforms.
• Partnership Building:
  – Assist in establishing partnerships with artists, galleries, and other stakeholders within the art community to support Giga’s long-term connectivity objectives. The consultant will ensure these partnerships foster a sustainable model of engagement and fundraising.
• Advisory on Digital and Visual Trends:
  – Offer ongoing advisory services on emerging trends in digital art and visual storytelling, ensuring that Giga’s engagement strategies remain innovative and cutting-edge. This will include exploring platforms such as Metaverse, virtual galleries, and blockchain technology.

You must access the full Term of Reference (ToRs) and read a more detailed description of the assignment in this file to prepare your financial proposal and learn more about the role:  ToRs Visual Engagement about Connectivity.pdf

To qualify for this position, you will have… 

• An advanced university degree in Economics, Telecommunications, Engineering, Public Policy, Visual Arts or a related field. A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the global art scene, with a network of relationships in art institutions, galleries, and cultural events.
• Strong understanding of global art trends and opportunities for collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present strategic ideas clearly.
• Ability to work independently and provide actionable recommendations.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Travel:

• Remote-based, with some mission travels to Geneva, Barcelona and countries working with Giga which will be determined at the contracting stage. 

Payment details and further considerations:

• Payment will be made after completion of deliverables and submission of invoices for the actual work completed, subject to satisfactory performance. 
• The consultant must submit a financial proposal as part of the application, establishing the fee for the services defined in each task. The quoted fee will remain fixed during the entire period of the Long-Term Agreement. 
• UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment if the deliverables do not meet the required standards or if there are delays in submission. Payments will be processed only after the deliverables are approved by the relevant Giga team. 

How to apply:

• Cover/motivation letter in the section “Please upload your cover letter”. 
• Resume in the section “Please upload your C.V. / Resume”. 
• Degrees and relevant certificates in the section “Please upload a copy of your highest level of education certificate”. 
• Financial proposal in the section “Please upload financial proposals here”. This document must be submitted in United Stated Dollars (USD). Please state your consultancy daily fee separately for the roles you would like to be considered. 
• You must use this template:  LTA Financial Proposal Visual Engagement about Connectivity.docx

About our team

We are a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, finance specialists, data scientists, policy experts, and much more. Our team is a distributed workforce and plans to remain distributed into the foreseeable future. We are growing fast. Our team has grown by over 400% in the last 6 months as we rapidly scale to meet our stated mission.