Project Title: Where the Sea Meets an Uncertain Sky – Community Art for Coastal Climate Awareness in Gwadar

Project Location: Gwadar City, including Padizer Beach/Marine Drive and partner educational institutions

Project Name:  Access to Climate Security and Environmental Justice in Gwadar, Balochistan

1. Background

The project aims to promote climate and environmental awareness in Gwadar through creative artwork, student engagement and public murals. It will use paintings, pictography and digital artwork to communicate messages about marine pollution, water scarcity, mangrove protection, clean beaches and environmental responsibility.

2. Objectives

The artist will support students and communities to translate environmental messages into creative artwork and develop permanent public murals and displays across Gwadar.

3. Scope of Work

The selected artist will:

• Develop creative concepts and visual designs reflecting Gwadar's coastal climate and environmental challenges.
• Mentor students during the art competition and guide them in developing paintings and digital artwork.
• Support the jury in reviewing and selecting suitable artwork for public display.
• Convert selected student designs into mural-ready artwork.
• Lead and supervise the painting of murals at Padizer Beach/Marine Drive and selected school walls.
• Provide technical guidance for preparing and displaying selected digital artworks at roadside locations.
• Ensure the use of suitable, durable and environmentally responsible painting materials.
• Maintain photographic documentation of artwork development and mural completion.

4. Expected Deliverables

• Creative concepts and visual designs for environmental awareness.
• Technical mentoring and support to participating students.
• Final selected designs prepared for murals and public displays.
• Completion of assigned mural painting activities.
• Technical support for installation of digital artwork displays.
• Final activity report with photographs and documentation.

5. Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification, diploma or demonstrated professional experience in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Painting or a related field.
• At least three years of practical experience in painting, mural development or public art.
• Experience in mentoring students or conducting art-based activities will be an advantage.
• Ability to develop creative designs communicating environmental and climate-related messages.

Preference will be given to qualified Gwadar-based local artists familiar with the local coastal environment, culture and community context.

6. Reporting and Coordination

The artist will report to the Project Manager and coordinate with the project team, partner educational institutions, teachers, students and community volunteers.

7. Duration and Location

The assignment will be undertaken in Gwadar from November 2026 to February 2027, in coordination with the project implementation schedule. 

8. Submission Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 19 November 2026.

10. Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on artistic skills, relevant experience, portfolio quality, ability to mentor students, proposed approach and financial proposal. Preference will be given to qualified local artists based in Gwadar.

Note: 

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply. This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.