National Communications Consultant

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST National Communications Consultant (Ref. No. CS- 59) Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) is implementing a project titled “ Lao PDR Strengthening the National Statistical Project (LAOSTAT II) ” from 2023 to 2028. The Government of Lao PDR (GoL) has received a loan from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to improve the capacity of the Lao PDR NSS to produce and disseminate high-quality statistics in a timely manner, to enhance the use of key statistics, and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. The project is closely aligned with Vision 2030 and the Strategy of the Development of National Statistical System (SDNSS - 2016 – 2025) which outlines key strategies for sustained development of the Lao Statistical System (LSS). The project focuses on four components, namely (i) Improving the availability and quality of official statistics, (ii) Enhancing the use of statistics in the GoL, (iii) Strengthening institutional capacity and project management, and (iv) Contingent Emergency Response. The LAOSTAT-II project supports National Communications Consultant to assist LAOSTAT II including the Project Director and Project Manager, in coordinating, communicating, and managing the project activities. The Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) is seeking a national consultant to Developing and Executing the Dissemination Plan, Coordinating Publication Schedules, Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Preparing and Leading the Web Platform Development, Planning and Leading social media and PR Efforts, Stakeholder Communication and implement systems to track the effectiveness of communication strategies. This assignment is time-based, full-time basis with estimated service duration of 12-months starting from August 2026 to July 2027. The full ToR for the assignment can be sent to candidates upon written request to the e-mail address below. The LAOSTAT-II Project now invites eligible