Technical Consultant – Communications and Knowledge Management

Contract

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Background

Background:

UNDP has been supporting the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in meeting its national and international environmental priorities and commitments. These include close to 40 projects in the area of biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, climate change and chemical management. UNDP’s support focusses on technical and policy advisory, institutional strengthening and building capacities of various stakeholders to utilize natural resources in a sustainable way, while increasing resilience to climate variability and associated risks and impacts. UNDP also supports India’s engagement with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and works with Central Ministries and state governments to implement GEF financed projects.

UNDP India along with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is developing two GEF-financed projects entitled, “Sustainable management and restoration of degraded landscapes for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality” and “Strengthening institutional capacities for securing biodiversity conservation commitments”. The projects aim to support the Government of India in achieving its national priorities and global commitments under various multilateral environment agreements.

The incumbent may be required to travel to project locations across India as required under the assignment.

Objectives of the Assignment

UNDP seeks to engage a Technical Consultant – Communications and Knowledge Management, for developing communication strategy and action plan for the “Sustainable management and restoration of degraded landscapes for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality” and “Strengthening institutional capacities for securing biodiversity conservation commitments” projects. The Consultant would also support the EER Unit in developing knowledge products under various thematic areas such as Biodiversity, Climate Change, Sustainable Land Management and Energy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and finalize the communication strategy and action plan for projects entitled, “Sustainable management and restoration of degraded landscapes for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality” and “Strengthening institutional capacities for securing biodiversity conservation commitments”.
2. Support implementation of EER Portfolio’s communications strategy and plans by conducting various communications-related activities, producing communications products
3. Develop short stories/best practice stories and articles to be published in newspapers/magazines/online platforms;
4. Developing and editing the content of information and promotional materials, including press releases, press kits, promotional leaflets, brochures, information packages, including cooperation with a graphic designer on their layout and graphics;
5. Develop periodical and ad hoc reports on communications activities, including media analysis.

S.No.

Deliverables

Timeline

% payment

1. Develop communications strategy for upcoming project on Sustainable Management and Restoration of Degraded Landscapes for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality in India

Within 2 months

20

2.

Develop communications strategy for upcoming project on Strengthening Institutional Capacities for securing Biodiversity Conservation Commitments

Within 4 months

30

3.

Support development 30 communication products in the EER portfolio including blogs, stories, video and animation films

Within 6 months

25

4.

Prepare at least 10 pitch presentations, concept notes and proposals for resource mobilization and developing new partnerships

Within 8 months

25

Competencies

Competencies:

1 - Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understands multimedia and design well in order to supervise the work
• Possesses excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of communications channels and production of various communications products;
• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
• Demonstrates ability to extract, interpret, analyse data and present it in a comprehensive and reader-friendly way;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of MS Office and design softwares, and applies it in work assignments.

2 - Coordination among teams

• Disseminate information and materials on EER’s activities;
• Maintains networks and knowledge assets for use in visibility and image activities;

3 - Client Orientation

• Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;

4 - Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Managing conflict;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates ability to produce high-quality products while working against short deadlines and in stressful environment;
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encouraging the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each employee.
• Informed and transparent decision making;
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and other communication material;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately; demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Required Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

University Degree in Communication, Social Sciences or related field

Experience:

• Atleast 2-3 years of experience in communications and related activities in development projects or with international development agencies.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Language:

• Excellent command in written and spoken English.

Documents to be submitted:

• Detailed CV with contact details of three references;
• Publications related to climate risks, nature-related financial disclosures etc.

Evaluation Criteria:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies i.e. cumulative analysis.

When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive;
• Having received the highest score out of a predetermined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Technical Criteria weight - 70%;

Financial Criteria weight - 30%.

Short-listing would be done based on the following criteria:

• Relevant Experience:50 Marks Qualification:20 Marks
• Financial: 30 Marks

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Financial Proposal:

Technically qualified consultants will be requested to submit their lump sum rate i.e. consultants who score more than 70% i.e. 49 marks with respect to the above-mentioned evaluation criteria. Consultant should not specify their consultancy fee on their CV or with the submission. The CV will not be evaluated further in case the consultant submits the same.