Position: Communication and Knowledge Management Consultant (Premium Job)

Job Description

Objectives

The overall objective of this SoW is to hire a consultant to develop, disseminate and manage all the project communication and knowledge contents. 

Specific objectives are as follow: 

• Collect and manage the existing knowledge and communication resources
• Prepare project factsheets, case studies and lessons learnt including infographics and explanatory pictorials and diagrams
• Field visit and collect stories and evidence for wider sharing.

Project Area

The consultant will be based in Kathmandu with field visits to Kailali, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura and Baitadi as required for story collection.

Deliverables

The consultant deliverables are as mentioned in the qualification and job responsibilities section

• The consultant will be responsible to manage all the communications and knowledge resources of MRED. S/he will need to work on existing documents in the first three months and will design idea for new materials which require field visits to collect photos, success and case stories, videos, interviews and experiences and develop quality communications content in the remaining three months.
• Documentation and management of collected resources and developing infographics, diagrams and pictorials accordingly. 
• Manage all resources as media resources and web based materials which can be shared in Mercy Corps website and MRED google site. 
• H/She should have good command in English and Nepali and should be able to translate Nepali documents to English versions as necessary. 
• To compile all information and develop briefs, factsheets and summaries accordingly. Developing communications pieces easily understandable by the general audience from reports and technical documents will be key.
• Support in documenting the social media campaign for program activities (photographs and short video clips). And training of social media handling to staff.
• Coordinate with graphic designers/editors and designing agencies to publish project knowledge and visibility content. This will include support in the final designing and publication of infographics, factsheets, briefs, videos as well as visibility contents like diaries, calendars, posters, bags, T-shirts, etc.
• H/She will also support the M&E team as required.

Note: The candidate is required to perform at a very high level and his/her roles and responsibility will not only be limited to the roles/responsibility of this Scope of Work. Possibility of extension of the daily basis working days as per the requirement of the project and approval of the program manager.

Duration

• Period of Contract: 6 Months Contract 17 May 2021 16 Nov 2021 (daily basis, per month 12 to 15 days)

Job Specification

Qualification of the Consultant

To complete this task, the consultancy should have following experience and qualification;

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Knowledge Management, Social Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in communications and knowledge management is required and specially in disaster and resilience would be preferred
• Experience in designing knowledge resources and communications ideas and products.
• Social media writing and handling skills required.
• Effectively disseminate the developed contents to a wider audience through various media and web platforms
• Effective verbal & written communication skills in english, multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali required
• Effective writing and organizational skills for digital forums
• Knowledge of local language and dialect (Hill and Terai)

Apply Instruction

Qualified firms/ Individuals can send their application to [email protected] with the Title “Communication and Knowledge Consultant “along with the following documents by 12 May 2021 COB

1. Financial proposal
2. Company Profile/ CVs
3. Relevant Past Experience list 
4. Firm Registration & Renewal certificate (for Firm)
5. Copy of VAT Registration Certificate (for Firm)
6. Latest Tax clearance certificate (for Firm)
7. Copy of Pan card (for Individual consultant)

Note: Any form of canvassing will disqualify the applicants