Communications & Outreach Expert

Contract

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Background

In line with the Country Programme Document and the UNDP Strategic Plan, the Lebanon Country Office works in three broad development contexts: eradicating poverty; structural transformations; and building resilience. The programme is driven by the Sustainable Development Goals while focusing also on the major development challenges facing Lebanon, particularly the Syrian refugee.

The Energy and Environment Programme is one of the areas of focus in UNDP Lebanon; currently implements numerous projects in Lebanon that range in thematic areas from climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, institutional support to the Ministry of Environment, industrial depollution, decentralized renewable energy projects and solid waste management. The programme also works on the support of host-communities in response to the Syrian refugee crisis and is the Social and Environmental Safeguards focal point for the office; therefore, the team also ensures the integration of environmental best-practices into the overall implementation strategy of UNDP.

UNDP is seeking the services of a legal expert to support the various projects within the Energy and Environment Programme on a long-term basis on legal matters that relate to any of the topics mentioned above. More details about the exact scope of work are mentioned below.

Duties and Responsibilities

UNDP is seeking a national communication and outreach consultant (referred to as “Consultant” in the ToR) to support in the preparation, improvement and implementation of the communication plan under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Managers of the projects. A summary of one of these projects related to energy, CEDRO 5, has a standard communication plan found in Annex 1 as an example.

The Consultant will support the Energy and Environment portfolio projects to achieve their objectives through raising awareness regarding the projects and engaging effectively with the projects partners, the donors, and the hired consultants of the projects related communication activities, in addition to different commercial and industrial sector institutions, and other concerned stakeholders.

Competencies

• Advanced writing and editing skills in both English and Arabic; French is an asset
• Computer literacy for Microsoft Office Package or equivalent.
• Good knowledge and command of social media tools and platforms (Twitter, Facebook, etc.);
• Demonstrated skills in editing and writing news articles, press releases, success stories, newsletters, etc.
• Basic or intermediate knowledge of design applications such as Adobe or, In-Design, Photoshop

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications

Master’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations or other related field. Ph.D. degree is an asset.

Years of experience:

At least 10 years’ expertise in communication, journalism, public relations or related field.

Technical experience

• Experience in designing implementing and monitoring communication strategies at a national level; as well as scoping key messages and target audiences.
• Experience in working on sustainable development, environmental, energy or climate change projects.
• Experience and good network with national media and social media

Note :

The application must include all of the following Mandatory documents:- Please refer to the link : https://procurement-notices.undp.org/ to reach the above documents

1. P11,
2. Technical Proposal****,
3. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
4. Financial proposal