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Expression of Interest - Details

Eoi Name:
Behavior Change Communication Specialist
Pack #:
MLGRD/GSWP/C4-CB/005
Post Date:
11th January, 2016
Submit Date:
18th February, 2016
Tender Cat:
Consultancy Services
Agency:
Ayensuano District Assembly
Industry:
General
Description:
The Government of Ghana has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the implementation of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area Sanitation and Water Project (GAMA-SWP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consultant services as Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Specialist to support the implementation of the project. As a member of Capacity Building Team (CBT), the Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Specialist is to be based at the Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (EHSD-MLGRD) and will work closely with the latter.

The CBT is to comprise of a Capacity Building Coordinator/Team Leader (already recruited) to be directly supported by two other dedicated professional staff; a Sanitation Technical Specialist and a Behavior Change Communication Specialist who will constitute the Capacity Building Team (CBT).

This Request for Expressions of Interest relates to the appointment of a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Specialist.

The development objective of the GAMA SWP is to increase access to improved sanitation and water supply in the GAMA (comprising 11 Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) and to strengthen management of environmental sanitation, with emphasis on the low income communities (LIUC).

The objectives of the consulting services (“the Services”) will include, inter alia, to;
• To develop, implement and monitor a BCC Strategy for the GAMA Project and the Ministry of Local Government
• To support the communication activities of the GAMA Sanitation and Water Project. This will require the development of a comprehensive communication strategy for the project which will include but will not be limited to communication through mass media and modern communication channels (e.g. social media) both at the national and community/local level
• To support the Capacity Building Coordinator to deliver knowledge management, documentation and communication activities of the GAMA project and the EHSD as a whole
• Support the GAMA MMAs and Consultants in implementing and monitoring community-level behaviour change communications interventions (software);
• Conduct research that will inform the development of appropriate BCC strategies, plan messages, tools and existing/available materials; with regards to hygiene and sanitation practices, prevention of open defecation, and provision of improved sanitation facilities at the household level and improved management of solid waste within communities among others.
• Coordinate local stakeholder activities in sanitation promotion and MMA-specific BCC implementation in the 11 MMAs under the project intervention
• Support the low income consumer support Unit (LICSU) of the GWCL with community engagement and BCC activities where needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Behaviour Change Communications Specialist should possess at least the following:
• A Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Social Science or similar qualification, relevant to the assignment;
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including development of BCC Campaign strategies for sanitation projects;
• Ability to produce clear and concise documentation in the English language;
• Relevant technical knowledge, skills and extensive work experience in designing BCC strategy, messages, tools and materials, plans including media plans as well as in capacity building and M&E.
• Experience in projects of a similar nature, of at least a minimum of 3 years.
• Prior working experience in Ghana: the consultant should have demonstrable experience in and knowledge of sanitation and facilitation and community development in Ghana
• Have very good time management skills and ability to multi-task and work under time pressure.
• Excellent team working and facilitation skills.
• A proven track record of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Computer Literacy and experience in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint) as a minimum;


The following will also be an advantage:
• Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly, World Bank Funded Projects
• Familiarity with environmental and social institutions and their roles in governance at the central, regional, districts and community levels in Ghana;
• Knowledge in conducting KAP or market surveys will be an advantage
• Knowledge in the management of websites
• Knowledge of Mass media
• Show articles/examples of writing/writing sample

The assignment is expected to be undertaken within an initial period of 24 months, with the possibility of annual extension(s) subject to satisfactory performance.

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, now invites eligible Individual (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing any of the above Services under the project with the EHSD of MLGRD.

Interested Individual Consultants should provide information, including a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitae demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Source of Funds:
-
Region:
Greater Accra
District:
Accra Metropolitan District
Contact Person:
The Director-EHSD Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Ministries, Accra-Ghana
Email :
berthadarteh@gmail.com, gasiedu@lgpcu.org
Tel :
+233 (302)504739-40, +233 (0244594829)
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