India : Communication Consultant - NLRP
Project background
Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
GGGI, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), is implementing a 4-year project called Narmada Landscape Restoration Project (NLRP) in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. The project is being supported by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and NTPC Ltd. NLRP will demonstrate the interdependency of upstream sustainable forest and farm practices on downstream water resources. Through demonstration in Barwaha block, Khargone district, the project aims to establish an incentivization mechanism that can continue to support the forest and farm communities around Narmada to maintain sustainable landscape practices that will positively impact the water quality and quantity in Narmada tributaries. The project activities are linked to supply of water to Indore Municipality from Jalud and therefore requires strong working relationship with Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) and Government of Madhya Pradesh. NLRP activities will be implemented in two distinct zones, one dominated by forest and the other by agriculture landscape, and field-level execution will be carried out with support from selected local organizations.
GGGI is seeking a consultant to support NLRP in knowledge management, outreach activities and documentation for a period of 12 months.
Objectives of the assignment
The objective of this assignment is to support in communication and outreach activities of NLRP. Through this assignment, NLRP commitments on USAID with respect to branding, marking, communication, discussion papers, newsletters, workshops etc. will be achieved in collaboration with the NLRP Project Management Unit. Field activities documentation and video clips of successful beneficiary engagement and other project related research activities will also be a part of this assignment. Most of the products developed is for external stakeholders including USAID, NTPC Ltd., IIFM, government officials across the hierarchy and the public at large. This position is based out of New Delhi, India and reports to Chief of Party of Narmada Landscape Restoration Project.
Deliverables and Payment schedule
This assignment is to be completed within 12 months and will start from May 2022. Candidates who can join immediately are encouraged to apply. Within the assignment period, the consultant is required to deliver on 6 different activities and payments will be against these deliverables. All deliverables will be in English. In addition, the Consultant may be required to submit the outputs in other languages like based on the need. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.
The consultant will have access to GGGI resources that can be used in preparing the deliverables. The methodology and process of arriving at each of the deliverables will be discussed and finalized in detail with the reporting officer. This assignment has a total budget of USD 8,400.
Details of deliverables, due date and amount (percentage) is mentioned in the table below.
|
Sr. No |
Deliverable |
Due Date |
Amount |
|
1. |
Quarterly Newsletter for Jan-Mar’22, NLRP Project promotion on Social Media Platforms & Project Portfolio PPT |
18th May 2022 |
20% |
|
2. |
Communication material for World Environment Day and Report on Project outreach activities on 5th June. |
14th July 2022 |
20% |
|
3. |
Quarterly Newsletter for Apr-June’22 and research work for discussion paper on Payment for Ecosystem Services |
14th September, 2022 |
15% |
|
4. |
Quarterly Newsletter for Jul-Sept’22, interviews with project beneficiaries and report on gender integration in NLRP |
16th November, 2022 |
20% |
|
5. |
Quarterly Newsletter for Oct-Dec’22 and 3 Video clips for Social Media Promotion |
15th February, 2023 |
15% |
|
6. |
Research work for discussion paper on urban drinking water solutions |
19th April 2023 |
10% |
The Consultant shall submit a Final Report which should reflect the outcome of all activities prepared by the consultant. The report should also give recommendations for further activities to be carried out to strengthen the communication and profile of NLRP. All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of the assignment shall be attached to the Final Report. The Consultant shall submit the deliverables in both hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
Expertise required
The description of required expert may be split into following parts:
- A minimum educational qualification of postgraduate in Economics, Mass Communication, Forestry, Agriculture, and allied subjects.
- At least one years’ experience in preparing communication material like brochures, banners, animation PPTs, webpage designing and social media management.
- Experience of working on landscape projects with international organizations like GGGI, UNDP, USAID etc. is highly preferred.
- Detailed oriented and ability to produce quality knowledge products with little supervision.
- Very strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Hindi is required.
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Administrative information
- Consultant applying for this position should submit the CVs with a Cover Letter emphasizing why they are the most suitable for this position. Please provide links to important works similar to this assignment in the Cover Letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a physical interview in New Delhi. GGGI will not pay anything to the candidates for attending the interviews.
- Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application, Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm will not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.