Consultancy on Communication (International) Tender, Myanmar - 35573194

Procurement Summary

Country : Myanmar

Summary : Consultancy on Communication (International)

Deadline : 29 Aug 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 35573194

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : European Union (EU)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : OXFAM GB
Oxfam office, No. 34, Corner of Aung Taw Mu Street and Golden Hill Avenue Street, Golden Valley Ward 2, Bahan Township, Yangon, Phone: +95 (0)1 539986, 539987, 539958, 539189 and 504918
Myanmar
Email :myanmarhr@oxfam.org.uk

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Myanmar: Consultancy on Communication (International).

Department/Unit : SACC

Reports to : Coordinator/ Director

Duty Station : Yangon

Expected Places of : Project areas (Kayin State)

Travel (if applicable)

Duration of Assignment : 7 working days over the period of two months, effective from September 2019.

Closing Date : 29 August 2019

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won-t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.
A. Background and Rationale

Deepening Social Accountability project (SAcc) is designed to facilitate the constructive engagement between Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and government. It-s a 4-year project funded by European Union. Social Accountability hinges on the principle that administrations are accountable to the people they govern; it implies that those govern have an obligation to inform the people they serve about what they are doing and deliver core public services accountability. Communities, equally, have a right to those services, to know what is going on to participate in the decisions affecting their lives. Central to this are the concepts of active communities and responsive duty bearers. The project is being implemented by 3 partner organisations; Oxfam, Spectrum and Scholar Institute. SAcc is implementing in Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine and Ayeyarwaddy. Oxfam is leading in Kachin and Ayeyarwaddy while Spectrum is implementing the project in Kayin and Scholar Institute is leading in Rakhine.

B. Purpose

Best practices on public hearings and budget monitoring documented and disseminated. Public hearings and budget monitoring. Best practices will be documented and disseminated, and useful case studies can be included in the revisions of the Training Manual and materials. Project documentation will concisely capture and share critical project concepts, plans and information; and process documentation, focusing on what makes possible or hampers meaningful participation of women and young people. All project documentation will be integrated into project progress reviews and on-going project planning.

C. Objectives

This consultancy will provide communications support to assist the SACC program to formulate and disseminate more and better information. Under the guidance of the program director and working with the Communications Officer (CO), the Communications consultant will provide support to help CO to develop SACC communications strategy, and communication products to promote SACC work.

D. Expected Output

The Communications Expert shall undertake and deliver the following:

Conceptualize, design and develop IEC materials on SACC with appropriate and relevant messages tailored for key stakeholders using various formats as appropriate such as text, graphics, imageries, infographics, video, printed materials, etc.
Specify appropriate communication channels, dissemination methods and media such as video, print, web/online media, traditional media, and social media, among others, to effectively communicate key messages to specific stakeholders.
Design a standard publication layout for the Programme for use in future publications.
Develop Social Accountability tools
Perform any other tasks as asked by senior management/supervisor
E. Payment of fees:

Payments will be based on submission of a deliverables report by the supervisor.
F. Education and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor Degree in journalism, communications or another field.
Experience:

10 years of work experience in the field of media relations, journalism or/and communication;
Experience working at NGO/INGO and/or in the field of development
Outstanding communication, networking and negotiation skills;
Excellent computer skills and experience in preparing and maintaining communication materials;
Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, be dynamic, proactive and creative;
Understanding of key human development issues;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Builds strong relationships with internal and external actors; Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;

How to apply:
G, How to Apply and Submission of Expression of Interest:

Oxfam invites Expression of Interested (EOI) from consultants with experience and skills described above. The EOI must include:

A cover letter of not more than two pages stipulating how the experience, skills and competencies of the reviewer(s) meet the above requirements
Submit curriculum vitae (CV) for the consultant
Submit a proposed total working days including budget
Expected consultancy fees
Interested and capable individuals are required to submit the profile, samples of credentials, EOI to Human Resources Department through myanmarhr@oxfam.org.uk (OR)

Oxfam office, No. 34, Corner of Aung Taw Mu Street and Golden Hill Avenue Street, Golden Valley Ward 2, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar not later than 29 August 2019, 5 PM (Myanmar Time).

Phone: +95 (0)1 539986, 539987, 539958, 539189 and 504918

Documents

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