Plastic free Rivers and Seas for South Asia ( - Тендер #43661253)

• Project ID

P171269

• Project Title

Plastic free Rivers and Seas for South Asia

• Country

South Asia

• Notice No

OP00235561

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

LK-SACEP-229911-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Jul 09, 2023 00:00

• Published Date

Jul 09, 2023

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme

• Name

Md. Masumur Rahman

• Address

146/24A, Havelock Road, Colombo 05

• City

• Province/State

South Asia

• Postal Code

• Country

South Asia

• Phone

+94112589376

• Email

director.general@sacep.org

• Website

http://www.sacep.org/

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

SACEP Secretariat based in Sri Lanka

PLASTIC-FREE RIVERS AND SEAS FOR SOUTH ASIA

Grant No.: Grant# IDA -D6480

Assignment Title: Communication Specialist

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LK-SACEP-22911-CS-INDV / Procurement of a Communication Specialist to the Project Management Unit

The South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) received US$ 37 Million as per the Financing Agreement signed on 8 June 2020 from the World Bank toward the cost of the Plastic-free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) - Grant# IDA -D6480, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include developing a comprehensive communication program for the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia Project. The Consultant will spearhead the development of a Strategic Communication Program (SCP) and action plan that will serve as the basis for a systematic communication intervention during the implementation of the project. The Consultant, as part of the design of the SCP, will also advise on building capacity (if and as necessary) in the project implementing agency as well as in the country-level counterpart agency so that the communication program is implemented to a professional standard for greater effectiveness.

The assignment is for 24 months and the start date of the assignment is on 3rd April 2023.

Composite TOR can be accessed by logging into ; http://sacep.org/employment-opportunities

The South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) now invites eligible Sri Lanka nationals to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide a CV including information that demonstrates that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Eligible candidates should have the following minimum qualifications, experience, and competencies:

The successful candidate will be a senior communication professional with a post-graduate degree in communication-related fields with a minimum of 10-12 years of experience in the field of communication and development projects/programs. S/he will have the ability to interact effectively across socio-political, economic, and cultural affiliations. In addition, the candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in designing and managing strategic public communication programs;
• Solid understanding of and ability to apply communication tools and techniques, including the ability to analyze and use research data;
• Strong management skills in planning and financial management of communication work;
• Educational background in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, public affairs, political science, psychology, and marketing;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English language;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and to present ideas clearly and effectively; proven ability to work in a collaborative and multi-stakeholder team environment;
• Excellent knowledge, experience, and understanding of development issues, socio-political, economic, and cultural context of the South Asian countries;
• Knowledge and/or experience in the field of environmental management is an asset;
• Competency in computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other software).

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph, 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ (Procurement in Investment Project Financing- Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016 Revised November 2017 and August 2018), 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:

3.17 Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:

d. Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants), that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower, that is directly or indirectly involved in any part of:

i. the preparation of the TOR for the assignment;

ii. the selection process for the contract; or

iii. the supervision of the contract, may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.

The individual will be selected based on the qualification and experience, in accordance with the procedures set out in the "The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Project Financing- Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, Revised November 2017" and August 2018’ as per the Financing Agreement of the project.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 – 16:30 Sri Lanka time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by no later than 16:30Hrs Sri Lanka time on 8th March 2023.

Director General

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP)

#146/24A, Havelock Road, Colombo 05

00500, Sri Lanka

Tel: +94-11-2589376 / +94-11-2504708

Fax: +94-11-2589369

E-mail: secretariat@sacep.org

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