Republic of Moldova

Communication Consultant to assist Moldova Energy and Biomass Project in implementation of the communication & visibility campaign in Transnistria

Vacancy Number: Pr15/01137

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	18 Oct 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	27 Oct 2015
Reference to the project:	Moldova Energy and Biomass Project
Expected Duration of Assignment:	October 2015 – November 2017 (up to 150 days of consultancy, subject to extension upon positive accomplishment of the initial assignment)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" button, no later than 18 October  2015. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: mihail.maciuca@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Contacts:

Ms. Ina Zglavuta.

ina.zglavuta@undp.org

Mr. Mihail Maciuca.

mihail.maciuca@undp.org

Background

The Moldova Energy and Biomass Project aims to contribute to a more secure, competitive and sustainable energy production in the Republic of Moldova through targeted support to the most viable and readily available local source of renewable energy, namely biomass from agricultural wastes.

The first phase of the Project was implemented by UNDP during 2011-2014. However, in the context of a clearly identified need to further support the consolidation of the emerging biomass market in the country, the European Union allocated additional 9.46 million EUR funding to the project, in the framework of the Eastern Partnership Integration and Cooperation (EaPIC) programme. Therefore, as of December 2014 the project entered into its second phase with an extension timeframe until November 2017. The main objective of the project phase II is to scale up the successful activities and extend them to so far not covered or underrepresented regions, specifically Transnistria, Gagauzia and Taraclia, and to support the further consolidation of the Biomass market.

To achieve these objectives the focus of project activities will be on the following:

1) Municipal biomass heating and fuel supply markets established

2) Foundations laid for the establishment of efficient household heating and heat supply markets and private sector demand promoted

3) Capacity built for growth of biomass markets at regional and local levels

4) The opportunities and benefits of biomass energy for Moldova are well known; visibility of project results is promoted.

For Transnistria  a specific communication and media activities will be carried out in order to create a positive attitude for the biomass based energy, to increase the number of supporters for the use of renewable energy and to increase the involvement level of the community, fuel and technical equipment suppliers in switching to the biomass based technologies.

In order to ensure the success of the communication activities in Transnistria, Moldova Energy and Biomass Project seeks to hire a media and communication consultant for the left bank of the Nistru river.

Scope of work

The main objective of the assignment is to develop and oversee the implementation of a communication and visibility campaign/activities in the left bank of the Nistru river in line with EU/UNDP visibility guidelines throughout  the duration of the Moldova Energy and Biomass Project (2015- 2015). Provide proactive support to the Programme team and its beneficiaries in order to publicize as much as possible the activities of the Programme in the region in close coordination with the project Communications Officer.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Education:

• University degree in communications, media, development or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional coordination/ public relations/communications/ journalism experience
• Experience in the  coordination  and  administration  of  communication  activities  in  an international organization or non-governmental organization would be an asset
• Proven experience in working with media from the left bank of the Nistru River.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of analytical documents
• Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks required. Ability to achieve results and meet strict deadlines in an effective manner, maintaining a high quality standard throughout
• Outstanding drafting skills
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated Ability to interact with governmental agencies/civil society organizations, good interpersonal skills and organizational proficiency Excellent organizational, inter-personal, communication and administrative skills
• Proven understanding of Renewable Energy Sector and Biomass field specifically is an advantage
• Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations, in particular, respecting differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in Russian language, including excellent writing skills. Knowledge of English and Romanian will constitute an advantage.

Documents to be included

1. Proposal:

(i) Duly filled in and signed Personal History Form (P11), including info on past experience in similar assignments, and contact details of at least 3 reference persons

(ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work

(iii) Samples of developed documents linked to the requested assignment

2. Financial proposal;

3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal will specify the daily fee, travel expenses and per diems quoted in separate line items, and payments are made to the Individual Consultant based on the number of days worked.

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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