Republic of Moldova

Consultant on Media and Communication in Transnistria - readvertised

Vacancy Number: Pr12/00229

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	07 Nov 2012, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	16 Nov 2012
Reference to the project:	Support to Confidence Building Measures
Expected Duration of Assignment:	96 days during November 2012-November 2013
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted on-line or by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org, no later than October 07, 2012. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: natalia.djandjgava@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

Background

In early 2012 the UNDP Moldova launched a 3-year “Support to Confidence Building Measures” Programme (SCBM Programme), funded by the European Union and co-funded and implemented by the UNDP Moldova. The overall objective of the Programme is to build confidence between Moldova and the Transnistrian region by promoting economic and social development of communities and involving local authorities, civil society organizations, business community and other stakeholders in joint work.

 

Specific objectives of the SCBM Programme are:

-       To enhance economic development in the Transnistria region and the security zone and contribute to economic rapprochement between the two banks of the Nistru River by promoting cross-river exchanges and expanding the range of catalytic business support services;

-       To empower local communities and actors from both sides to participate in collaborative projects addressing pressing development needs and ensure the delivery of essential public services;

-       To address common environmental development concerns by creating opportunities and platforms for joint collaboration from both banks;

-       To foster civil society development by enhancing the capacity of NGOs to generate activities which promote cross-river collaboration and address key development needs.

Scope of work

To prepare and oversee the implementation of a communication and visibility campaign in Transnistria in line with EU/UNDP visibility guidelines, covering activities in the framework of the “Support to Confidence Building Measures” programme. Provide proactive support to the project team and the project beneficiaries in order to publicize as much as possible the works of the programme in the region in close coordination with SCBM Communications Consultant. For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

¨        University degree in public relations, communication or journalism;

¨        Five years of experience in working with mass media; 

¨        Experience in the coordination and administration of communication activities in an international organization or non-governmental organization;

¨        Extensive knowledge of the representatives of the authorities, NGOs, mass-media and donors working in the area;

¨        Proven experience in working with the Transnistrian media;

¨        Effective communication skills with different categories of people, including public officials, mass media and NGO representatives;

¨        Excellent self-organisation abilities;

¨        Ability to work in a team; initiative, resourcefulness, timeliness;

¨        Excellent knowledge of the Russian language;

¨        Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Cover letter, explaining why they are the most suitable for this position;

2. Financial proposal in USD, specifying the daily fee;

3. Updated P11 form, including past experience in similar projects and 3 references.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall be established in USD and specify a total amount per day (including fees, taxes, mobile phone costs etc). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR, accepted by the SCBM Project Manager in accordance with the deliverables schedules stipulated in the Contract. In case the assignment involves travelling, the project car will be available to the Consultant upon prior coordination with project team. 

 

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