Consultant for Communications Support Tender, Timor Leste - 30458917

Procurement Summary

Country : Timor Leste

Summary : Consultant for Communications Support

Deadline : 19 Feb 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 30458917

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Tel: +670 331 1220, Ext 2000 or 2069 Fax: +670 331 3534 UN House, Caicoli Street (Obrigado Barracks) P.O. Box No. 008 Dili
Timor Leste
Email :registry.tp@undp.org / media.tl@undp.org

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Consultant for Communications Support.

Background



A. Project Description

The United Nations in Timor-Leste has enjoyed a long and valuable partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste, now focusing on supporting the country in its sustainable development efforts through implementation of National Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and Sustainable Development Goals 2030. On 22nd June 2018, the VIII Constitutional Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste was formally formed. The UNCT recognizes strategic and strong communications as an essential component of development work; it is important for the UN system to come together to advocate and raise awareness on key development challenges for Timor-Leste and highlight the support provided, and results achieved by UN-s cooperation with partners. The UNCT seeks improve its communication strategy, in order to enhance the impact of UN measures in support to the newly formed Government of Timor-Leste in short and long terms.

Therefore, the UNCT agreed to hire a consultant for three months works on communication strategies of the key development areas to be focused on by the new government and other relevant communication works.

B. Background



Today, the UN Agencies work in Timor-Leste under the UN Resident Coordinator system, focusing solely on sustainable development. The partnership between the government and the UN is outlined in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2015 - 2020 (UNDAF) for Timor-Leste. The UNDAF is a strategic programme framework to support the national development priorities of Timor-Leste encapsulated in the Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 (SDP). The SDP reflects the aspiration of the Timorese People to become a high performing, middle income country by 2030.



Timor-Leste is now at a critical juncture. Many development milestones have been achieved, but key challenges remain. The country successfully and peacefully conducted its eighth parliamentary election on May 12th 2018, with the new Prime Minister sworn in on June 22nd 2018. The UN is committed to supporting the VIII Constitutional Government in achieving the 2030 aspirations of the SDP.







The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Agencies in Timor-Leste. The Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO) plays a critical role in supporting the Resident Coordinator, and the UN Country Team (UNCT) by providing coordination, planning, advocacy, analysis, information management and communications support. Furthermore, the RCO liaises with the counterparts, including the Government, the Office of the President, Parliament, civil society and the international donor community on a regular basis to keep national and international counterparts abreast of developments in UN programming, and provide information and support when requested.




Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for communications and outreach, to provide visibility of the UN work in Timor-Leste, support advocacy initiatives and support consistent reporting of the UN programmes in the country. S/he will do this by:

· Planning RC communications process for RCO

· Upscaling the use of the website (Identification contents for the UN website)

· Training staff and representatives in electronic media practice

· Coordinating and facilitating training for widely known sport representatives of Timor-Leste (names to be provided by National Olympic Committees) on SDGs

· Strategic planning for events and events coordination

· Writing and publication



A. Scope of Work

The consultant will work under the overall direct supervision of the RC, Head of RCO and the UNCT for communications strategies for the new government and relevant activities. The consultant will also work collaboratively with the UN Communications Group (UNCG) and relevant groups.

B. Expected Outputs/Key Deliverables and Timeframe

The successful individual consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs/key deliverables:



Deliverables/ Outputs

Target Due Dates

Review and Approvals Required

Deliverable 1: Submit identified contents for the UN website to the RCO for three months duration

22th March 2019

Head of RCO, RC and UNCT

Deliverable 2: Submit a checklist for agreed UN Days/events for 2019 and plans are developed. Also, submit a checklist for events management in general, minimum standards and agreed protocols

19th April 2019

Head of RCO, RC and UNCT

Deliverable 3: Trainings to identified widely known Timorese sports representatives on SDGs and the report on the training is submitted to RCO.

31th May 2019

Head of RCO, RC and UNCT




Competencies



I. Years of experience:

· A minimum of eight years of professional experience in communications is required, and experience in the international development area is preferred

· Experience in media planning, media pitching, and producing press or special events is preferred

· Excellent knowledge of the UN system and UN common country programming processes; prior experience in working with multilateral agencies

· Effective techniques for communication with various segments of the population.

· Desirable: Background knowledge of UN related issues



II. Language requirements

• For this consultancy, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge about Tetun and Portuguese are an advantage.




Required Skills and Experience

Minimum a master-s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Political Science/development, or related field.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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