The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
(CAREC) announces a vacancy for the following position:
Firms in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
on communication and outreach support
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Name of the Position: |
Firms/NGO in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on communication and outreach support |
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Host organization: |
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) |
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Department: |
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Program |
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Starting Date: |
June 3, 2019 |
1. Background
The five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - are among the ECA Region’s most vulnerable countries to climate change and building resilience to climate’s mounting impacts is a priority for poverty reduction and shared prosperity in Central Asia[1].
On November 3, 2015, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved an allocation of US$38 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the first phase of the CAMP4ASB regional program.
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Aral Sea Basin (CAMP4ASB) aims to enhance regionally coordinated access to improved climate change knowledge services for key stakeholders in participating Central Asian countries as well as to increased investments and capacity building that, combined, will address climate challenges common to these countries.
The program is implemented by the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC-IFAS) with support from the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) for day-to-day regional coordination and implementation.
To support CAMP4ASB implementation, a comprehensive 5-year Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy was developed through a participatory process involving government representatives, policy makers, NGOs, academia, media and other key stakeholders.
The 5-year Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy aims to:
1) Promote the work of CAMP4ASB, its goals and objectives and results
2) Improve the understanding and build support for climate change issues in the region
The main objective of this assignment is to support the implementation of the Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and its strategic activities, as outlined in the Action Plan.
2. Objectives of the assignment
Under the supervision of the Regional Coordination Unit and CAREC Knowledge Management Unit (KPRM), the Firm will ensure effective support related to the overall implementation of the CAM4ASB Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy with specific focus on the following activities:
1) Promote the work of CAMP4ASB, its goals and objectives and results
2) Provide support for improved understanding of project’s stakeholders on climate change issues
3) Provide the content for updating CAMP4ASB web site (ca-climate.org) with country-specific project results and climate-related information
The Firm will operationalize the outlined specific activities, and also provide support to CAREC team along the course of the Strategy implementation.
3. Scope of work and tasks
The Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:
· Work collaboratively with key stakeholders (inc. mass media) to share information about CAMP4ASB and its progress in a timely manner to ensure that the counterparts and wider audience is aware of the programme activities.
· Regularly develop and share all updates and relevant information through media channels.
· Organize field trip to showcase ongoing work in the country on climate change adaptation and mitigation to key stakeholders.
· Organize participation of the mass media (including TV, radio etc.) at the project events and prepare media coverage reports.
· Prepare of press releases and post releases, publish articles, broadcasts and other deliverables (incl. online media).
· Contribution to development of policy briefs and case-studies to showcase the benefits of climate-change adaptation and mitigation solutions for country’s economy (including economic projections, scenarios) and disseminate through all channels.
· Provide content to updating CAMP4ASB web site with country-specific project results and climate-related information (news, articles, etc.) and support KPRM PR Specialist in communication and outreach.
· Ensure that all communications and visibility activities are delivered in accordance with the WB guidelines and the CAM4ASB Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
· To provide technical support to the project key partner organizations (EC IFAS and NCUs) as requested.
4. Qualification and experience requirement
· As least 5 years of relevant experience in public relations or communication and outreach activities targeting a range of stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, development partners, academia, civil society) on climate change and environment management issues.
· Experience working on communication and outreach in Central Asian countries.
· Presence of a pool of media / journalists from Central Asia countries.
· Experience in adaptation of analytical materials for various target groups and development of infographic materials.
· Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian. Availability to professional translation from Russian into local language and English.
5. Location
National Firm will work distantly with a few missions to the region, if necessary.
Timeline and Reporting
The estimated duration of the consultancy will be May 2019 – December 2019.
The National Firm shall report to the CAMP4ASB RCU, Knowledge Management Specialist.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested candidates should send an offer and CV of staff no later than May 27, 2019 to Mr. Sanzhar Mustafin, email: smustafin@carececo.org with the title: Firm on communication and outreach support.
[1] CAMP4ASB Project Appraisal Document, 2015.
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in the frame of CAMP4ASB Project announces a tender for Firms/NGO in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on communication and outreach support
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Name of the Position: |
Firms/NGO in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on communication and outreach support |
|
Host organization: |
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) |
|
Department: |
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Program |
|
Starting Date: |
June 3, 2019 |
1. Background
The five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - are among the ECA Region’s most vulnerable countries to climate change and building resilience to climate’s mounting impacts is a priority for poverty reduction and shared prosperity in Central Asia[1].
On November 3, 2015, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved an allocation of US$38 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the first phase of the CAMP4ASB regional program.
The Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Aral Sea Basin (CAMP4ASB) aims to enhance regionally coordinated access to improved climate change knowledge services for key stakeholders in participating Central Asian countries as well as to increased investments and capacity building that, combined, will address climate challenges common to these countries.
The program is implemented by the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC-IFAS) with support from the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) for day-to-day regional coordination and implementation.
To support CAMP4ASB implementation, a comprehensive 5-year Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy was developed through a participatory process involving government representatives, policy makers, NGOs, academia, media and other key stakeholders.
The 5-year Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy aims to:
1) Promote the work of CAMP4ASB, its goals and objectives and results
2) Improve the understanding and build support for climate change issues in the region
The main objective of this assignment is to support the implementation of the Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and its strategic activities, as outlined in the Action Plan.
2. Objectives of the assignment
Under the supervision of the Regional Coordination Unit and CAREC Knowledge Management Unit (KPRM), the Firm will ensure effective support related to the overall implementation of the CAM4ASB Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy with specific focus on the following activities:
1) Promote the work of CAMP4ASB, its goals and objectives and results
2) Provide support for improved understanding of project’s stakeholders on climate change issues
3) Provide the content for updating CAMP4ASB web site (ca-climate.org) with country-specific project results and climate-related information
The Firm will operationalize the outlined specific activities, and also provide support to CAREC team along the course of the Strategy implementation.
3. Scope of work and tasks
The Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:
· Work collaboratively with key stakeholders (inc. mass media) to share information about CAMP4ASB and its progress in a timely manner to ensure that the counterparts and wider audience is aware of the programme activities.
· Regularly develop and share all updates and relevant information through media channels.
· Organize field trip to showcase ongoing work in the country on climate change adaptation and mitigation to key stakeholders.
· Organize participation of the mass media (including TV, radio etc.) at the project events and prepare media coverage reports.
· Prepare of press releases and post releases, publish articles, broadcasts and other deliverables (incl. online media).
· Contribution to development of policy briefs and case-studies to showcase the benefits of climate-change adaptation and mitigation solutions for country’s economy (including economic projections, scenarios) and disseminate through all channels.
· Provide content to updating CAMP4ASB web site with country-specific project results and climate-related information (news, articles, etc.) and support KPRM PR Specialist in communication and outreach.
· Ensure that all communications and visibility activities are delivered in accordance with the WB guidelines and the CAM4ASB Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
· To provide technical support to the project key partner organizations (EC IFAS and NCUs) as requested.
4. Qualification and experience requirement
· As least 5 years of relevant experience in public relations or communication and outreach activities targeting a range of stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, development partners, academia, civil society) on climate change and environment management issues.
· Experience working on communication and outreach in Central Asian countries.
· Presence of a pool of media / journalists from Central Asia countries.
· Experience in adaptation of analytical materials for various target groups and development of infographic materials.
· Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian. Availability to professional translation from Russian into local language and English.
5. Location
National Firm will work in the country locally with several missions in the region if necessary.
Timeline and Reporting
The estimated duration of the consultancy will be May 2019 – December 2019.
The National Firm shall report to the CAMP4ASB RCU, Knowledge Management Specialist.
[1] CAMP4ASB Project Appraisal Document, 2015.