FSM and RMI: Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results (IMPACT) ( - Тендер #68897916)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P506422

• Project Title

FSM and RMI: Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results (IMPACT)

• Country

Pacific 1

• Notice No

OP00412182

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

FM-DOFA-523856-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Dec 12, 2025 05:00

• Published Date

Nov 27, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Department of Finance and Administration

• Name

Senny Phillip

• Address

FSM National Government PO Box PS 158 Palikir Pohnpei 96941

• City

• Province/State

Pacific 1

• Postal Code

• Country

Pacific 1

• Phone

3202639

• Email

senny.phillip@gov.fm

• Website

fsmsofa@mail.fm

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country: FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

NAME OF PROJECT: FSM and RMI: Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results (IMPACT) (P506422)

GRANT NO.: IDA-E4570

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Communications Specialist

REFERENCE NO.: FM-DOFA-523856-CS-INDV

The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results (IMPACT), and intends to apply parts of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Department of Finance and Administration seeks a Communication Specialist to support the Department of Finance and Administration and Implementing Agencies to formulate and disseminating information on World Bank projects. This position involves creating and managing a communications strategy that aligns with DOFA’s needs and priorities for the World Bank financed portfolio. The role includes specific communication skills in planning and delivering a range of communication products- such as press releases, radio stations, brochures, briefing notes to speeches, and website content for project websites and all functions relating to communications and visibility.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for this assignment can be found at the following website: https://dofa.gov.fm, on this REOI, and can be obtained at the address given below.

The Department of Finance and Administration now invite eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions. etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Required experience and educational background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• At least four (4) years of experience in communications, preferably in the international development field.
• At least six (6) years of experience in liaising and co-signing with government officials, NGOs, and private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse institutions, stakeholder engagement processes at local, national and regional levels.
• Excellent oral, editorial and written communication skills, conveying messages to different audiences using diverse media in English. Proven ability to collaborate well and to deliver work in a timely manner.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all published information.
• Proficiency in platforms that are used to manage content would be an asset.

Desirable Requirements:

• At least eight (8) years of experience of developing and implementing internal and external communications plans, including media relations, the use of social media, and crisis/reputation management.
• At least five (5) years of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Seven (7) years of communications experience, ideally in a leadership role within a complex environment (focusing on a number and variety of constituents/ stakeholders/ state and local government) covering areas such as website content, newsletters, and other communications.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fifth Edition, September 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office house 0800 to 1700s.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail or by e-mail) by 5pm Pohnpei Time, December 12th, 2025.

Secretary, FSM Department of Finance and Administration

Attn: Kwame Shiroya

P.O. BOX PS-158

Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Tel: (691)320-2639

E-mail: kwame.shiroya@dofa.gov.fm

And CC: ciu.dofa@gov.fm

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results (IMPACT)

Communication Specialist

BACKGROUND

The Department of Finance and Administration (DoFA) is seeking to recruit a full-time International Communications Specialist to support the Department to formulate and disseminate information on World Bank supported projects in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).

FSM is among the most vulnerable nations in the world. It is highly exposed to adverse effects from climate change and natural hazards which can result in disasters that affect its entire economic, human, and physical environment and impact its long-term development agenda. In recognition of these risks, international development agencies are working with the FSM National and State Governments to implement several projects throughout the four island states of the nation. The current portfolio includes projects in the sectors of Energy, Fisheries, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) / Digital, Public Financial Management, Social Protection and Jobs, and Transport

Specifically, the World Bank is supporting the Government of the FSM to implement ten (10) active projects. These include:

• P130592 Pacific Regional Connectivity Program 2: FSM Connectivity Project (EMC)
• P170718 Digital FSM Project/ Digital FSM II (Digital FSM)
• P176965 FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (SEE) Project.
• P165183 Sustainable Energy Development and Access Project (SEDAP)
• P172225 FSM Prioritized Road Investment and Management Enhancement Project (PRIME).
• P170773 FSM Strategic Climate-Oriented Road Enhancements Project (SCORE)
• P178237 Pacific Regional Oceanscape Program – 2nd phase for Economic Resilience Project (PROPER).
• P181253 Access and Renewable Increase for Sustainable Energy (ARISE)
• P181237 Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (PFM II)
• P506422 Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results Project (IMPACT).

Project Implementation Arrangements

The Department of Finance and Administration is undertaking a major step towards improving project design and implementation under the World Bank financed Implementation Capacity for Transformative Results Project (IMPACT). To support the implementation of IMPACT, a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) consisting of a Project Manager, Procurement Officer and a Finance Officer will be established within the DOFA. The IMPACT PIU will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project activities and supported by the Central Implementation Unit (CIU). The CIU is comprised of local and international staff. The international staff provide support in common function areas including procurement, financial management (FM), environmental and social (E&S) aspects, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The objective of the CIU is to provide support to PIUs in the preparation and implementation of WB-financed projects. The CIU (as currently structured) will assist the IMPACT PIU in core cross-cutting functions for the IMPACT project and for the World Bank funded projects in FSM.

The Department of Finance and Administration is seeking the services of a Communication Specialist to support the Department of Finance and Administration and Implementing Agencies to formulate and disseminate information on World Bank project. The position envisages the development, implementation and maintenance of a communications strategy that responds to DOFA with regards to the needs and priorities of the World Bank financed portfolio. This includes specific communication skills in planning and delivering a range of communication products from press releases, brochures, radio stations and briefing notes to speeches, and content for project websites and all functions relating to communications and visibility.

The Communication Specialist will work under the direct guidance of the Assistant Secretary of the FSM Department of Finance and Administration and report to the IMPACT Project Manager.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Communications Specialist will work to raise the visibility of the World Bank funded projects, with attention to providing strategic and implementation communications support to project implementation units.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lead Communications: lead all communications with the PIUs, CIU, Implementing Agencies, DOFA and other key partners and media networks. Develop, update and implement a communications strategy for the World Bank financed projects.

• Develop key strategic messages, briefing notes and reports: leads development of the reports, develops key messages, briefing notes for DOFA representatives, and high-level government officials including cabinet ministers.

• Manage Media relations: Manage relationships with media (national, regional and international), organize press conferences (in-person and virtual), and secure coverage for projects and achievements.

• Lead Knowledge management: Writes and edits material (for general public and specific target audiences) on the World Bank financed portfolio, including press releases, briefing notes, website updates, publications, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, etc. This includes ensuring timely dissemination and exchange of information on the projects to key audiences, including partners, donors, media, relevant organizations and institutions, governments and other key stakeholders.

• Lead the Update and Maintenance of DOFA’s website: Assess website needs of the DOFA and its stakeholders and make recommendations to improve the look and beautification of the website. Create a content map, with recommended guidelines and workflows for website content updates, administration and maintenance. Lead the update and maintenance of the website.

• Develops and leads implementation of social media outreach as part of the communications strategy. Implement social media outreach strategy in the region, working collaboratively with CIU and the PIUs. Manage and grow the organization"s social media presence across various platforms.

CORE DUTIES

The Communication Specialist will be expected to carry out the following activities, including but not limited to:

• Ensuring communication activities are integrated into the annual work plans of each project in the World Bank portfolio.
• Support project implementation units to plan, design, and implement all communication, media outreach and public relations activities.
• Prepare, edit and design brochures; coordinate and/or build graphics and layout; capture, photographs; prepare and gather content; and coordinate print production.
• Create awareness materials for a range of stakeholders that responds the needs of the project(s) at different implementation stages, to maximize appreciation and visibility.
• Providing strategic advice on communications that supports the project implementation units and technical teams, including the environmental and social team, in the preparation of key messages.
• Support the environmental and social safeguards unit within the CIU and the environmental and social officers within the project implementation unit in the implementation of Grievance redress Mechanism (GRM) for the different projects.
• Identify, develop, implement, and maintain processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to understand to through appropriate advocacy.
• Work with the project implementation units to identify suitable topics to produce blog posts and news features for the DoFA website.
• Work with DoFA to ensure that the DoFA website is up to date with relevant information.
• Prepare and coordinate content for news releases, announcements, newsletters, briefs, reports and presentations; gathers and edits content; prepares speaking points; coordinates and evaluates correspondence and information released to the media.
• Content Management: Performing day-to-day updates of website content, including text, images, and event information.
• Content Creation: Drafting and editing new web content, news articles, blog posts, and success stories to keep the site dynamic and informative.
• Content Strategy: Developing a content calendar and workflow for updates and ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across all digital platforms.
• User Experience: Reviewing site structure to identify necessary changes based on user goals, ensuring the website is user-friendly and visually appealing.

Knowledge Transfer

As part of the Communication Specialists’ duties (through various workshops and on the job training sessions), knowledge transfer to project implementation units and Implementing Agency staff will be expected. The Communication Specialist will be expected to carry out the following activities but not limited to:

• Developing appropriate communication workshop schedules in consultation with the Department of Finance and Administration for PIU Communication Officers including for Project Implementing Entities staff (where applicable).
• Developing and carrying out an on-the-job training for PIU Communication officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires substantive adaptability and may involve some functions that are supervisory in nature to oversee implementation of communication activities.

Required experience and educational background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or relate field.
• At least four (4) years of experience in communications, preferably in the international development field.
• At least six (6) years of experience in liaising and co-operating with government officials, NGOs, and private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse institutions, stakeholder engagement processes at local, national and regional levels
• Excellent oral, editorial and written communication skills, conveying messages to different audiences using diverse media in English. Proven ability to collaborate well and to deliver work in a timely manner.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all published information.
• Proficiency in platforms that are used to manage content would be an asset.

Desirable Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of experience of developing and implementing internal and external communications plans, including media relations, the use of social media, and crisis/reputation management.
• At least five (5) years of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Seven (7) years of communications experience, ideally in a leadership role within a complex environment (focusing on a number and variety of constituents/ stakeholders/ state and local government) covering areas such as website content, newsletters, and other communications.
• POSITION DURATION AND LOCATION

This is a full-time assignment that will initially be for a period of one year, based in Pohnpei, FSM. Services will primarily be provided at the DoFA offices with domestic travels as required.

Based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the DoFA and the Communication Specialist, the position may be extended based on satisfactory performance review and availability of funds. DoFA will provide office space, office supplies and laptop.

Annex B: Consultant’s Reporting Obligations

List of reports, schedule of deliveries, and period of performance

Key Performance Indicators

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