Communications Consultant- Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range (Individual Consultant)

1. Background: The Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE); and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the above project to finance the position of Communications Consultant (Individual Consultant) for the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range.

Responsibilities: To meet the MoLFR’s role in the implementation of Components I & II of the DRIVE Project, the communications consultant will undertake the responsibilities including assist to plan, develop and implement effective communications and outreach strategies to support the DRIVE project, using the full range of modern communication tools including social media, digital publishing, and multi-media production. Advises MoLFR on how to develop standard operating procedures, guidelines on media events, placements, press conferences and media appearances: All other specific tasks detailed in in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment that can be found at the following website:

https://mof.gov.so/publications/communications-consultant-ministry-livestock-forestry-and-range

1. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months from starts date.

1. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:
2. Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, in a relevant discipline (communication, journalism, international relations or other related fields)
3. Excellent written and spoken command of English and Somali, and the ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style
4. Proven knowledge of visual communications principles and fluency with design software.
5. Understanding and/or experience with digital content and social media analytics
6. Understands project management concepts sufficiently to propose and develop drafts of online communications plans and strategies with minimal supervision; can apply standard project management tools, methodologies, and processes; is able to identify and mitigate project risks as well as manage project issues.
7. Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively with teams of various levels.
8. Evidence of excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a diverse work environment.
9. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
10. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated in November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

1. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

1. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.
2. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 3rd February 2023 at 4.00 p.m. local Time.

Attention

Project Coordinator, DRIVE Project, Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia Shangani District Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: [email protected]

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