Communication Specialist – Individual Consultant

Duration: 365 Working Days
Consulting Services Budget: USD16,526Approval Number3562Approval Date19-Sep-2017Estimated Commencement Date30-Apr-2025

Open to non-Member Countries Yes No

Additional InformationPossibility of contract extension

In general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.

Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:

• Develop, updated, implement, and evaluate the communication strategy of PICIIP in line with strategic objectives of the Project, and advise on a range of activities including media relations, internal communication, information/knowledge management, publications, advertising, social media, website, promotional material, etc. • Provide technical input and assist in developing and implementing innovative and strategic communication programmes, marketing campaigns, and activities to communicate the Project’s priorities and activities, research and other news to media elites, policymakers, funders, politicians, international organizations, leaders in urban development in the Punjab, and the wider community to enhance the reputation of the PICIIP. • Advise on the use of multiple channels, for example, print and electronic communications, social media platforms etc. to communicate the information about the importance, outcome, and success of the Project to all the key stakeholders including general public. Assist in developing media communications, including press briefings and press releases, their distribution to the target media groups, monitoring the execution, maintaining the records, and evaluating the process. Assist in designing printed and electronic publications/products like newsletters, promotional materials, movies, documentaries etc. about the Project’s activities, achievements, and any other relevant information for the stakeholders. Assist in monitoring newspapers, television news broadcasts, social media, website and other outlets to see what the media is saying about the Project and other related activities so as to devise strategies to addressing misinformation, safeguarding and promoting Project’s interests and responding to media enquiries. Assist in developing and maintaining the website and maintain social media platforms of PICIIP with details about all the key aspects of the Project to promote the objectives and work of PICIIP. Provide advice, assistance, guidance and training to communication management staff at PMU and other operational and support staff in communications, advocacy an outreach, stakeholder management etc. Any other business as and when required by the Project Director, PICIIP.

Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownIndefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) Yes NoCountry of assignment

Pakistan

Country of eligibility for national consultants

Same as country of assignment

Individuals of ADB member countries who have appropriate authorization to legally reside and work in the country of the assignment but do not hold the nationality of that country may also be considered as national consultants.

 

Contact InformationProject OfficerHamza SalickDesignationProject DirectorLocal Government and Community Development Department, Government of PunjabEmail[email protected]

 

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PrimaryAgencyCountryAgency RoleContact PersonView DetailsLocal Government and Community Development Department, Government of PunjabPakistanExecuting Agency

 

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