Company Profile
At the Rainforest Alliance, we are building an alliance to create a better future for people and nature by making responsible business the new normal. To advance our mission, we focus on amplifying our impact on the ground through systemic transformation: change across the entire supply chain, the relationship between people and nature, and change within our organisation. We achieve this transformation by collaborating with various stakeholders to create a stronger Alliance.
Together, we amplify the voices of farmers and forest communities, improve livelihoods, protect biodiversity, and help people adapt to climate change in bold and effective ways. We embrace transparency because we believe the best way to build trust across our alliance is through openness about our tactics, impact, and partners on the ground. Together, we can achieve our vision of a harmonious world where people and nature thrive.
For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about.
Job Description
Resilient Ecosystems and Sustainable Transformation of Rural Economies (RESTORE) (2022-2027) – FINANCED BY USAID
Terms Of Reference For A Communications Consultant - Ghana
BACKGROUND
The Rainforest Alliance is an NGO that operates at the intersection of Nature, people, and businesses, to address sustainability issues at the farm and commodity supply chains, as well as communities and landscapes.
One of our current projects, the Resilient Ecosystems and Sustainable Transformation of Rural Economies (RESTORE) is funded by USAID in partnership with the Olam Food Ingredients (OFI). The five-year project (2022-2027) seeks to demonstrate a scalable model for community-led governance, natural resource management (NRM), biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and resilience that aligns with the government priorities in cocoa production landscapes of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
The project has an approved communications plan which covers project’s activities. RA is currently seeking an individual or agency to serve as Communications Consultant for the RESTORE project.
SCOPE OF WORK
The communications consultant will be responsible for the following tasks based on the RESTORE communication plan:
- Create engaging and impactful communication materials, including but not limited to, press releases, newsletters, success stories, and social media content following RESTORE Branding and marking Plan recommendations.
- Coordinate media outreach and field activities with project beneficiaries within project areas to disseminate project updates and achievements effectively.
- Organize media engagement centred around events workshops whiles writing occasional press release for key activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure maximum impact.
- Collaborate closely with project teams, partners, beneficiaries, and relevant stakeholders to ensure coherence and consistency in messaging
DELIVERABLES
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Deliverables
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Deliverable Details
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Timeline for delivery (number calendar days after contract is signed)
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1. Proposed work program with agenda and methodology
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Methodology should describe what/whom/where/when/how the consultancy will be conducted
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7 Calendar days
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2. Success stories or Blogs sections
- Producer applying Regenerative Agriculture practices and impact on income (GH)
- Socio-economic impact of VSLAs on the lives of members (GH)
- Impact of IGAs on the lives of beneficiaries of start-up kits (GH)
-LMB led activities or LMB engagements in the landscape
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- A proposed list, developed in collaboration with the project team, of target communities to be surveyed in the targeted project areas, a list of organizations to be surveyed (including key government agencies, co-operatives, business development service providers, private sector partners, etc.)
- A protocol and/or guide for carrying out the interviews, including a list of proposed questions to guide surveys, individual interviews, targeted group discussions, also considering mixed group discussions.
- A methodological guide with the devices and tools that will be used for data collection and the way in which the data collected should be analyzed.
- The script for each theme of the success stories identified.
- success stories written in editable format and according to the format and design recommended by the project team
NB: The notes should be discussed and validated by the project team.
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To be updated with the team after signing
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3.Videos montage and Blog
- Use of start-up kits by women from VSLAs (GH)
- Use of start-up kits by young people in LMBs (GH)
- Off-farm planting with communities members (GH)
-LMB led activities or LMB engagements in the landscape
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- A proposed list, developed in collaboration with the project team, of target communities to be surveyed in all project areas, a list of organizations to be surveyed (including key government agencies, co-operatives, business development service providers, private sector partners, etc.)
- A protocol and/or guide for carrying out the interviews, including a list of proposed questions to guide surveys, individual interviews, targeted group discussions, also considering mixed group discussions.
- A methodological guide with the devices, equipment, and tools that will be used for data collection.
- The script for each theme of the video montages identified.
- Raw videos and photos
- Edited videos in with subtitles in French and English of less than 4 minutes (with voice-over depending on the context) in the format and design recommended by the project team.
NB: The notes should be discussed and validated by the project team.
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To be updated with the team after signing
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TV/Radio engagements
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At least two (2) strategic media campaigns organized on radio or TV reaching at least 400000 target audience within the landscapes/country/globally
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To be updated with the team after signing
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Press release/blog/video
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Summary of project achievements so far with video (English subtitles) to show impact against the targets. This would be 2-minute or less video for social media.
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To be updated with the team after signing
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INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AND COORDINATION
The manager landscapes and communities Program will lead the consultancy and coordinate all activities with the consultant. Backstopping support will be provided by the RA Communication Manager of Africa, the Ofi Cocoa Communication Manager, the Chief of Party, RESTORE MEL Manager. Rainforest Alliance will provide all necessary documents relating to the RESTORE project. It will also provide the necessary letters of introduction to facilitate the consultant´s access to the relevant target population and other relevant stakeholders. RA will not, however, provide transportation to project sites or any other in-kind support.
PLACE, LEVEL OF EFFORT AND DURATION
The scope of this study will be in Ghana specifically in the Sui River Landscape located in the Western North Region. The Sui River Landscape consists of four districts, namely Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly, Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipal Assembly, Bodi and Akontombra District Assemblies.
The consultancy will take 180 calendar days to complete.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
- Proposals and/or any additional information received after the submission time and date are subject to rejection by RA. Incomplete proposals may be rejected by RA at its discretion.
- RA reserves the right to request additional information at any time during the procurement process.
- RA is at liberty to make multiple or no selections as part of the proposal process. RA also reserves the right to cancel the procurement process.
- All proposal costs shall be borne by the applicant and will not be reimbursed by RA.
Required Skills or Experience
The Consultant or Consultant Firm should have the following qualifications and credentials:
- Proven experience in implementing communication strategies for international development projects funded by international organizations like UNICEF, AFD, ONU Femmes, etc, especially USAID, preferably in the agriculture (Cocoa sector) or environmental sector.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and compellingly.
- Strong interpersonal and networking abilities to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Able to work with technical and administrative staff of international organizations.
- Able to work with senior officials of the government and social partners.
- Familiarity with media relations.
- Experience with delivering high-quality products respecting budgets and deadlines.
Selection Criteria:
A Combined Scoring method will be used. The Communication Proposal will be given a 70% weight and the price offer in the detailed budget weighted at 30%. The Communication Proposal will be weighted as follows:
- Quality of Communication Proposal submitted
- Cost
- Proven strong experience and previous works done
- Relevant technical certifications/expertise/tenure
- Ability and availability to commence work immediately
- Disclosure of conflict of interest
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