Expression of Interest: Aus4Equality/GREAT Program, Communications Panel
Introduction
Cowater International is seeking to add consultants or organisations to our existing Communications Panel who possess a wide range of skills and capabilities across the communications area.
Background
With more than 35 years of experience, Cowater International is Canada’s global leader in management consulting services specialising in international development. We have managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe for clients such as DFID, DFAT Australia, the World Bank and Global Affairs Canada. We work with governments, partner organisations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, economic and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017, 201* and 2019.
The Aus4Equality|Gender Responsive Equitable Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT) Program is a flagship initiative of the Australian Development Cooperation program in Vietnam – it commenced in November 2017 and will run for five years (to December 2021. The Program is promoting women’s economic empowerment (WEE) in the ethnically diverse north-west region of Vietnam. The primary beneficiaries are women living in the provinces of Son La and Lao Cai with a focus on economic inclusion of women from ethnic minority communities. The Program is partnering with approximately 50 organisations to deliver results, including private sector actors, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and research institutions.
The objectives of the Aus4Equality|GREAT Program are:
- Objective 1 – Empowering local women: Women living in local communities have increased capacity, space and choices to beneficially engage with agriculture and tourism businesses.
- Objective 2 – Inclusive businesses partnerships: Selected private sector actors within the agriculture and tourism sectors innovate to profitably and sustainably trade with more women entrepreneurs and operate in gender sensitive ways.
- Objective 3 – Improving sector governance and policy: Government agencies reinforce policies, and enact plans, regulations and services that enable more inclusive socio-economic development.
Cowater International is now seeking to add consultants or organisations to our existing Communications Panel who possess a wide range of skills and capabilities across the communications area.
Cowater will use the Panel as its preferred sourcing method to support delivery of the GREAT Program through until June 2022.
Communications (Individual Consultants or Companies)
GREAT has a range of communications activities to promote women’s economic empowerment and to communicate Program insights and achievements.
Communications areas include:
- Strategic Communications Experts
- Copywriters
- Public Relations & Media Handling
- Social Media/Digital Strategists
- Events Coordinators and Organisers
- Graphic Designers
- Video Producers
- Photographers
- Professional Printers/Printing Company
- Website Developers
General Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in the selected service category
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Experience working on DFAT or other donor-funded programs and an understanding of women’s economic empowerment is considered an asset
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Vietnamese is required in most instances
To Apply:
Cowater International invites either individual consultants or companies to express interest in one or more of communications services listed above by completing the Application form [1].
Expressions of interest will be evaluated on an 80/20 (technical/financial) basis. Please send all applications to [email protected] [2] by 5 pm (Hanoi time) Wednesday, 27 October 2021 specifying “Communications Panel” in the email title. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer and women, those from ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.