Procurement of Communication Specialist Consultant

Republic of Zambia Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) – Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) for Individual Consultants (IC) Selection Open Market Approach Name of Project: Zambia Devolution Support Programme Project ID No: P178492 Activity Description / Name of Assignment: Selection of an Individual Consultant (IC) for the Communication Specialist (CS) Position Activity Number: ZM-MLGRD-488207-CS-CQS Source of financing: World Bank, Zambia Devolution Support Programme Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$210m for the Zambia Devolution Support Program (ZDSP). The ZDSP is a 5-year program from 2023 to 2028. The ZDSP intends to strengthen the financing, institutional performance, and accountability of Local Authorities (LAs) in Zambia. US$195m is for a Program for Results (PforR) program and US$15m is for an Investment Project Financing (IPF). The ZDSP is implemented by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD). The MLGRD has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to implement the project. The PIU reports to the Director Planning. The MLGRD now requires to select a Communications Specialist under the PIU. Brief Description of the responsibilities for the Communication Specialist (CS) The CS will work in collaboration with the Programme Unit and Public Relations Unit of the MLGRD to develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach, social media content creation and communication that highlights the developments and achievements of the ZDSP implementation in the Local Authorities. The CS will be required to maintain a detailed knowledge of the programme guidelines, policies, strategies and to keep up-to-date with relevant developments. Detailed description and scope of work (Terms of Reference) can be obtained from the address indicated belo