Consulting for Communication for Development Tender - 17358295

Tenders are invited for Consulting for Communication for Development with Emphasis on the Preparation, Response and Reduction of Risks in Situations of Disasters in Cuba.
BACKGROUND
Communication for Development, historically known as Social Communication in Cuba, is a participatory process, focused on empowering vulnerable people to be the agents of their own change, promoting positive, individual and collective behavioral changes that we can measure.
Many of the expected results contemplated in the current UNICEF program in Cuba and the Sustainable Development Goals are associated with the gradual change in behaviors and attitudes and improved knowledge. Cuba has a long history of traditional social communication as an integral part of all social welfare policies and programs, which UNICEF has supported since the beginning of its cooperation.
At the moment UNICEF Cuba has incorporated participatory C4D priorities, based on rights and evidence. These priorities have explicit links to program priorities with components of the country program. In follow-up to this first effort to design and prioritize C4D initiatives, UNICEF Cuba seeks to establish a C4D culture of quality integrated into programmatic areas, from budgets, project formulation and planning to implementation and monitoring and evaluation, and taking into account the achievements and challenges in the course of this CPD, the following areas are prioritized:
§ Preparation / sensitization / creation of demand for significant participation of children and adolescents in cultural, sports and recreational spaces and others where issues that affect them are addressed.

§ Promotion and preparation of adults in charge of participatory spaces for the facilitation of a meaningful participation of children and adolescents.

§ Increase acceptance of diversity - gender equality and inclusion of children and adolescents with disabilities

§ Promoting a culture of rights, participation, protection and non-violence

§ Increase Responsible Parenting

§ Maintain the low impact of climate change, natural disasters and health emergencies (Zika) in children and adolescents.
II. OBJECTIVE OF CONSULTING
The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the C4D programmatic priorities for behavior change in the areas identified through data collection and analysis, design of interventions and materials, management, dissemination and knowledge sharing technical support in the design and implementation of campaigns, updating and implementation of the Communication Strategy for Development.
II. MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES
Under the supervision of the Program Specialist, the consultant will perform the following functions:
1. Update the C4D strategy.

2. Design of work plans in support of identified C4D program priorities for the integration of C4D strategies into the country program structure and results framework;

3. Elaboration of 5 CAP operational studies focused on teachers, children and adolescents and parents, applied to the programming of C4D priorities.

4. Development and finalization of 8 digital communication materials, including life stories, social media toolkits, UNICEF Connect blog entries, or photo-essays that favor the placement of priority themes and engagement with target audiences using the various UNICEF digital platforms (national and global web, social networks, blogs, publications, periodical bulletins).

5. Bibliographical review, conceptualization and design for the production of intentional, attractive and contextualized social communication materials and support for project formulation, especially when communication for development is a key element for the achievement of the programmatic objectives of the proposed project.

6. Coordination of C4D materials and messages on preparedness, mitigation and natural disaster response and recovery, for physical and digital materials.

7. Technical support to government counterparts in the development and effective use of communication for social development by sharing and developing training materials and activities that reinforce participatory communication skills and behavior change for staff involved in planning, implementation and evaluation of programmatic communication interventions, in support of the sustainability of programs.

8. Support to the systematization and documentation of good practice and lessons learned in the program area through case studies.

9. Assist in the process of preparation of publications by the program area, assuring the quality and effectiveness of the same.

10. Support during the emergency response as a SitRep focal point for the Zika virus and the Natural Disaster Education sector.
PROFILE REQUIRED
Ratings:
Technical background and experience required:
• Academic qualification level: Master
• Field of study: International Development, International Relations, Project Management, Communications, Graphic Design, Economics, Social Sciences or Social Policy
• Minimum of two years of experience in international development
• Knowledge and experience in C4D is desirable.
• The knowledge and experience of Cuba will be considered an asset.
• Excellent skills and experience in coordination and planning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing).
• Strong writing skills and written translation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
SAW. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROPOSALS
The selection criteria will be as follows:
· Knowledge and professional experience according to the profile required in section V. Profile required (50%)

· Quality of the technical proposal (25%)

· Economic proposal (25%)

VII. ESTIMATED DURATION OF CONSULTANCY
6 months from the signing of the contract.
VIII. WORKPLACE
The consultancy will be in person and will be based on the UNICEF Cuba office in Havana full time, with occasional field visits. The consultant (a) will be granted a physical work space and access to the internet.
If official travel is required, UNICEF will cover travel costs related to the organization`s policies and procedures. UNICEF will support the consultant in the travel arrangements and issue the respective travel authorization.
IX. PENALTY CLAUSE UNICEF
Payment of the fees to the Consultant under this agreement, including each partial or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the full and complete performance by the Consultant of its obligations under this agreement with respect to such payment to the satisfaction of the Consultant. UNICEF, and UNICEF certification for that purpose.
UNICEF reserves the right to retain up to 30% of the total quota in the event that deliveries are not filed on the requested date or do not comply with the required standard.
X. FEES AND FORM OF PAYMENT
Subject to conditions established in the contract. Payment against delivery of invoice and expected products in Section IV and to the satisfaction of the supervisor of the contract.
Payment terms:

Payment to be made monthly based on the timely presentation of the consultant`s monthly report, detailing:

· Progress compared to deliverables

· Investigating the bottlenecks of progress and measures to address them

· recommendations.
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