REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
COUNTRY – Commonwealth of Dominica
NAME OF PROJECT – Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) P166328
Credit No. 62310-DM/ 67340-DM/Grant No.: D3060-DM
Assignment Title: Communication Officer
Reference No.: DM-MAF-DM-MAF-240911-CS-INDV-CS-INDV
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP) under the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy Agriculture & National Food Security and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards recruitment of a Communication Officer.
Objective of Assignment
To lead the development and implementation of the project’s communications strategy and Support the management of strategic communications throughout the project’s life cycle with internal and external stakeholders .
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications and/or public relations;
• Diploma in Communications.
Experience
• At least five (5) years of extensive working experience in managing corporate/project communication strategies for those with Bachelor Degree and eight (8) years working experience for those with Diploma in Communication
• Experience of producing communication across all media
• Experience of producing press releases, articles, newsletters or presentations
• Track record of successful working with governments / donors on the development of comprehensive communication strategies
• Language Requirement: Fluent in oral and written English and ability to communicate in Creole language
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Desired
• Ability to use video cameras and edit videos
• Extensive knowledge on World Bank policies, procedures and practice is desirable
• Ability to work in a team, share information
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Software for the design of communication materials.
Terms of Assignment
The post is expected to be awarded for a duration of one (1) year, and will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance reviews and available funding. The assignment is expected to commence in October 2021.The awarded applicants shall be engaged on a full-time basis, eight hours a day, and five days a week.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the Project Implementation Unit’ Attn. Project Manager: [email protected] cc [email protected] or visit the project web site www.piu.agriculture.gov.dm .
Expression of Interest
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of motivation / application stating suitability for the position on or before September 2, 2021 @ 4:00p.m. East Caribbean Time to: Manager, Project Implementation Unit, Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project First Floor, First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica. Or email [email protected]. cc. [email protected] attn., Mr. Kervin Stephenson. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references.
The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment (i.e. 3.17 of the Procurement Regulation).
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at EALCRP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the First Floor, First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street,, Roseau, Dominica at Tel: (767) 266-3998/3981/275-1957 during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by
September 2, 2021 to:
Attn Project Manager
Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience Project
1st Floor, First Domestic Building
19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Email: [email protected] cc [email protected]
