Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP)

Request for Expressions of Interest: Communication Officer – Part-time

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE) is implementing Climate Change Adaptation Project (CCAP) administered by the World Bank, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this project to payments under the contract for the services of Communication Officer.

The objective of this assignment is to act as the Project focal point for communications; while ensuring that climate change adaptation mainstreaming is a key element of all CCAP activities; and Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy which identifies the information needs of stakeholders; identifies messages, campaigns, delivery mechanisms and project delivery timing.

Key qualifications of the individuals who apply for the position are:

-  Degree in Communications, Public relations, Journalism or related field;

-  Training in related field will be an added advantage.

-  Minimum three (3) years of work experience in the field.

-  Experience in donor funded projects will be an added advantage.

-  A thorough knowledge or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge from local facilities for information dissemination; presentation; graphics design and performance monitoring and evaluation;

-  Experience in production of documentaries will be an added advantage;

-  Must be result oriented and proactive. Ability to manage targeted indicators;

-  Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of World Bank- financed projects will be an added advantage.

-  Strong communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to the above the successful candidate will be expected to travel routinely to islands.

The Ministry of Environment and Energy now invites interested eligible individuals to submit their Expressions of Interest (EoI). Interested individuals must provide their CV with information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.) covering the Key Qualifications listed above.

A candidate will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011.

Successful candidate will be paid an all inclusive monthly fee of MVR 10,000 to 15,000 depending on qualification and experience. The individual for this position will be hired, for a period of Twenty-four (24) months on part-time basis and may be extended for a further period, based on need and performance.

The expressions of interest must be submitted to the address by (regular mail, emails or fax) not later than 1500 hours on June 01, 2015 and shall be available to commence the services no later than June 2015.

Interested individual may obtain further information on request by writing to the address below.

Project Manager

Project Management Unit

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Handhuvaree Hingun, Maafannu

Male’, 20392, Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 3018419, Fax: +960 3018301

Email: [email protected]