Consultant, The CSL Communication Strategy and Stakeholder Analysis

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Working in 30+ countries globally, Conservation International (CI) Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to empowering societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the good of humanity. We are constantly growing and expanding into areas new and old. We are currently looking to fill the following work:

CONSULTANT:

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY AND STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT

FOR THE COALITION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD (CSL)

ABOUT THE COALITION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS

The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods (CSL) is an independent place-based platform consisting of a collective group of stakeholders (government, private sector, academics, NGOs, CBOs) from across sectors dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve positive benefits for livelihoods, sustainable production, and conservation in Aceh and North Sumatra. This multi-stakeholder platform focuses work at both the policy and landscape level, emphasizing collaboration and collective action to drive alignment and scale impact through improving smallholder productivity, natural resource management, and government engagement and ownership.

Currently, there are several gaps identified in stakeholders’ perceptions and expectations of CSL. These gaps, along with the absence of a detailed communications plan for CSL create a barrier in achieving a shared vision among stakeholders. As CSL transitions to a locally managed initiative in Indonesia, it is crucial to develop a comprehensive communications strategy, identifying needed communications activities as well as a stakeholder engagement plan to align with the CSL’s objectives.

OBJECTIVE

Conservation International is seeking a Communications Consultant (institutional, agency, or a team) to develops the CSL Communications Strategy and Stakeholders Engagement Plan that is aligned with the CSL objectives to achieve positive benefits for sustainable development in North Sumatra and Aceh. The communications strategy and stakeholders’ engagement plan aim to improve stakeholders general understanding of and engagement in the CSL through an effective strategy which includes recommended activities and guidance in:

• Executing communications activities and production of communications materials
• Strengthening the CSL branding (short and long-term)
• Executing the CSL stakeholders’ engagement

The consultant will also conduct basic assessments to inform the communications strategy, such as: stakeholders mapping and analysis, needs assessment, stakeholders’ perception and expectation, and identification of barriers and benefits related to the CSL objectives from key stakeholders’ perspectives. Based on these activities and assessments, the consultant will provide recommendations for the CSL communications strategy, master narrative, and stakeholders engagement plan to strengthen the CSL workplan.

SCOPE OF WORK Objective 1. Stakeholders Analysis

Conduct study/analysis through online (offline – depends on COVID situation) Focus Group Discussion (FGD)/interview/discussions with internal and external stakeholders (Government, private sector, donors, NGOs) at various levels, including district (Aceh Tamiang and South Tapanuli), provincial (North Sumatra and Aceh Provinces), national, and international, as a reference in formulating the CSL stakeholders’ engagement plan and the CSL Communications Strategy, including:

• Stakeholder mapping to identify the primary (key) and secondary target audiences for the CSL based on their roles and interests.
• Assessment of stakeholder perceptions to identify gaps in their general understanding about the platform, vision, mission, and roles
• Assessment of stakeholder expectations to get insights and recommendations on the CSL communications plan (short term and long term)
• Identification of barriers and benefits from stakeholders’ perspective on:(1) the opportunity to improve regulation and law enforcement(2) creating alignment on sustainable landscape and livelihoods initiatives(3) facilitating collaboration and sustainable investments in the landscape

Deliverables:

1. Final reports of the analysis/study as the reference in formulating the CSL engagement plan and Communications Strategy. The reports will include report of stakeholder mapping and analysis: mapping, summary of stakeholders’ perceptions and expectations, and identification of barriers and benefits
2. Recommendation for the CSL operations and strategy based on the stakeholders’ analysis

Objective 2. The CSL Stakeholders Engagement Plan and Communications Strategy

• Conduct a virtual workshop formulating the CSL stakeholders’ engagement plan based on the initial assessment (stakeholders mapping and gap analysis)
• Provide recommendation on the CSL communications strategy and approach based on the stakeholders’ analysis
• Conduct a virtual workshop (hybrid workshop – depends on COVID situation) with key stakeholders to inform:
  • The CSL Master Narrative
  • Identification of strategic communications activities/materials to support the stakeholders’ engagement plan (mainly focus for the transition period)

Deliverable:

1. The CSL stakeholder engagement plan: short term engagement plan during the transition period and long-term engagement plan
2. The CSL Communications Strategy and Approach with:
   • The CSL Master Narrative
   • Recommendation of strategic communications activities/materials to support stakeholder’s engagement plan as part of the CSL Workplan

PERIOD OF WORKS  

3rd week of February 2021 – 3rd week of May 2021

BUDGET ESTIMATION

The budget estimation for this external service is up to IDR 145,000,000 (including VAT 10% and other necessary costs). Additional budget will be allocated for field work when necessary and condition allows for travelling with safety and health protocol.

REQUIREMENTS

The consultant can be an institutional, agency, or a team of 3-5 individual consultants with one lead consultant and member(s). The consultant will work in close collaboration with the CSL Steering Committee/the CSL advisor and be responsible for the work completed and all resulting deliverables. The consultant will be selected following a competitive recruitment process.

The team lead should have extensive experience at the senior level and have good experience in supporting the national / sub-national governments in planning and implementing initiatives related to climate change/ sustainable landscapes/ related area(s), especially organizing collaboration and coordinating meetings with varying audiences, with required qualifications as below:

• Education background in Communications/Public Policy/Development Policy/Sustainable Development /Public Administration/ any other related field(s)
• Language Skills: fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa is mandatory
• The consultant team member profile: the relevant experience of planning and implementing a multi-stakeholder platform/ coalition, especially in Indonesia is an advantage
• Proven experience of developing and/ or strengthening communications strategies
• Excellent knowledge in stakeholder engagement, mapping, and planning
• Proven experience of engaging and working with multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral working groups in national and/or sub-national settings
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment is an asset

TIMELINE

• 12 January 2021: Publish the Request for Quotation and Terms of Reference.
• 22 January 2021: Deadline to submit credential from consultants/agency indicating interests to participate in the bidding process.
• 25 January 2021: Initial briefing to all interested consultants/agency
• 1 February 2021: Deadline for proposal submission and other required documents
• 5 February 2021: Presentation and interview with shortlisted consultants/agency
• 11 February 2021: Appointment of the selected consultant/agency
• 3^rd week of February – 3^rd week of May 2021: Period of works of selected consultant/agency (including submission of final report with completed documentation)

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Technical proposal (50%) which includes proposed methodology/approach, assessment tools, workplan, and timeline.
• Portfolio and qualification of the team members (25%)
• Proposed budget (25%)

TERMS OF PAYMENT

The payment will be made after submission of each delivery with the following schedule:

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