Historique
As a growing middle-income country, the Philippines faces multiple, interconnected and complex development challenges in achieving the Sustainable Deveploment Goals (SDGs). Though the country made significant progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, gaps remain. Achievement of the comprehensive set of SDGs requires more integrated, coordinated approaches.
To more effectively support government at the national and local level achieve the SDGs, UNDP Philippines is rethinking how it engages with its stakeholders and partners. Though established partnerships will continue to be important, UNDP Philippines is moving away from funding projects that have often relied on international donor financing towards leveraging the substantially increased availability of domestic resources – both public and private.
To be more relevant UNDP-Philippines aims to: (i) become more innovative; (ii) offer best practice knowledge solutions that can be nationally contextualized and scaled up; (iii) strengthen research, analysis, and advocacy to shape national policies and programs; and (iv) support targeted capacity and systems development to enable the Philippines to deliver national programs and to exploit its significantly enhanced fiscal space.
To improve the visibility, influence, reputation and impact of its programs and projects, UNDP Philippines requires the services of a consultant to develop and assist in the implementation of a new strategic communications plan.
Devoirs et responsabilités
The Consultant will review existing communications activities and consult with UNDP Philippines staff and stakeholders to develop a strength-weakness-opportunities-threats (SWOT) analysis of current approaches to communications. The SWOT analysis will assess UNDP’s engagement strategies with stakeholders, the use of technical and analytical work to inform and influence policy and program design, and the linkage between and contribution of communications activities to achievement of the SDGs.
Drawing on the SWOT analysis and incorporating strategic communications approaches used in the UN/UNDP, and other large development organizations, the consultant will develop a strategic communications framework and implementation plan for the UNDP Philippines’ Country Programme.
The Consultant will also support selected communications programs and activities to enable UNDP-Philippines to improve the effectiveness of its engagement with partners, be more visible, and have greater influence and impact through its work, towards achieving the SDGs.
Compétences
Corporate competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
Functional and technical competencies:
- Strong knowledge of the latest theories and concepts in urban development and sustainable cities in the Philippines and broader region;
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Familiarity with current actors working on urban development challenges in the Philippines;
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with different stakeholders;
- Excellent in oral and written communication; have skills to write independent reports, documents, maintain systems and procedures in administering programs.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:
- Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, international relations or related studies.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of experience with a proven professional record at the national or international level in public relations, media, communications or advocacy, with media channels and online communications platforms. ?
- Experience in the usage of media technology, social media for public information/advocacy.?
- Prior experience to the work of the United Nations, and other multi-lateral organizations is preferred.
- Ability to produce a wide range of communication products, both web and print.
Language:
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Criteria for Selection of Best Offer
The offer will evaluated based on the Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications will be weighted a max. of 70% and combined with the financial offer which will be weighted a max of 30%.
Application requirements:
Applicants are requested to UPLOAD in one file the following documents:
- Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability that indicates the all-inclusive lumpsum contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided; If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP;
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references
For the complete and detailed TOR along with the downloadable version of the application requirements, kindly visit http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=39344.
In view of the volume of applications UNDP receives, only shortlisted offerors will be notified.