Recruitment of Senior Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist — Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa, Sout…

THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN MINISTRY OF WATER RESROUCES AND IRRIGATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES-INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) | Country | South Sudan | Name of project | Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa | IDA Grant no. | E1920-SS | Assignment title | Senior Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist | Reference no. | SS-MWRI-402648-CS-INDV | Dateline. | 28th February 2024 • The Government of South Sudan (GoSS), has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP) under phase 1.

The GoSS intends to utilize part of the proceeds of this financing to recruit a Senior Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist for the RCRP. This Phase 1 of the RCRP aims to improve the management of water-related climate impacts in Eastern and Southern Africa with South Sudan as one of the focus countries. This an initial project is meant to help South Sudan prepare for the long-term flood and drought protection measures and investments.

It focuses on non-structural measures, including climate resilient water resource management planning, early warning, improved monitoring and forecasting capacities, flood risk mapping, and community level interventions, rehabilitation of existing flood protection and water retention and storage infrastructure, including potential support to natural-capital based livelihood activities in flood-prone areas for a period of 5 years (2023 – 2028). 2. The objective of the consulting services (“the Services”) is to recruit a Senior Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist to support the PIU in preparing and implementing a communication and knowledge management strategy and plan for the RCRP in South Sudan.

S/He will work closely with the PIU team and all entities involved in implementation of the RCRP to create awareness, disseminate knowledge, and promote didactic tools to enhance the quality of community engagement and knowledge around floods and droughts planning and mitigation, with a particular focus on improving the knowledge and participation of women, youth, refugees and hosting communities. 3. Duration of Assignment: The assignment shall be for a period of two years subject to probation period of three months.

The contract is renewable every year subject to annual satisfactory performance. The consultant is entitled to 21 working days leave each year. 4. The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Finance of South Sudan at https://mofp.gov.ss and the NGO Forum at Latest Job Vacancies topics - South Sudan NGO Forum - Communication Portal.

The Terms of Reference may also be obtained from the email address below: crfm.procurement@gmail.com copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com. 5. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) now invites eligible Individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.

Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. 6. The shortlisting criteria are: 6.1 Academic/Professional Qualification and Experience.

A Masters’ Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or any related field. 6.2 Minimum Experience Required • At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the areas of communications strategy development and implementation, journalism, and public relations in reputable institutions. • Good knowledge of social media and the best ways to utilize each platform in South Sudan. • Good knowledge of key issues and stakeholders involved in water resource management in South Sudan. • Prior experience working on donor-funded projects will be an added advantage. • Effective communication both verbal and written. • Experience: thinking critically and using creative ways to solve problems.

Communicating policies, procedures and complex concepts to a wide variety of skill and interest levels. Leading a team, project management and time management. 7. The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 and September 2023 Edition [Procurement in Investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016, and September 2023 Edition. 9.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 15:00 hours local (Monday through Friday). 10. Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in a written form by 17:00 hours Juba time on 28th February 2024 (in person or by mail or by e-mail) to the following address: Email: crfm.procurement@gmail.com copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com, fabu.fti.moe@gmail.com The address for in-person or by mail submission is as follows: Procurement Unit Ministry of Water and Irrigation Plot No: 11, Block No: AXII, Hai Cinema, P.

O. Box: 476 Juba, South Sudan Attention: RCRP Project Coordinator