Republic of Moldova

Consultant on Media and Communication - Transnistrian region

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00364

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	02 Sep 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	09 Sep 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	07 Oct 2013
Reference to the project:	Support to Confidence Building Measures
Expected Duration of Assignment:	12 months (up to 10 working days per month)
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted on-line by pressing “Apply on-line” link, no later than 02 September 2013. 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 EN Terms of Reference RU Individual Consultant Procurement Notice EN Individual Consultant Procurement Notice RU 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 Communication Consultant. For detailed information, please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

 Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in public relations, communication, journalism, political science or any relevant field;

 Years of experience:

• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in working with mass media or as a communication consultant; 

• Experience in the coordination and administration of communication activities in an international organization or non-governmental organization would be an asset;

• Good understanding of the subtleties in working with the representatives of the authorities, NGOs, mass-media and donors active in the area;

• Proven experience in working with the Transnistrian media;

 3. Competencies:

• 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 including excellent writing skills;

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

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fee per day, travel, mobile phone costs, and number of anticipated working days).      

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station, 2 trips per month.

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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