WS: Pacific Regional Connectivity Program: Phase 3 - Samoa: Samoa National Digital ID Strategic Communications Advisor

Project ID: P128904

Project Title: WS: Pacific Regional Connectivity Program: Phase 3 - Samoa

Borrower Bid Reference: SBS.C3

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES –INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) 

Samoa

Samoa  Connectivity   Project

Grant   No.: D063-WS

Assignment   Title:   SBS-C5: Samoa National Digital ID Strategic Communications Advisor 

The  Independent   State  of  Samoa  has  received  financing  from  the  World  Bank  towards  the  Samoa

Connectivity Project  and intends to apply part of the proceeds  for consultancy  services.

IThe Samoa Bureau of Statistics (“SBS”), under the guidance of the Government’s National ID Steering Committee (“NIDSC”), is establishing the Samoan National Digital ID System (“NDIDS”) through the World Bank-funded Samoa Connectivity Project. This project is closely linked with broader development imperatives for Samoa to invest in digital identity management to support digital platforms, including e-government, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public and private service decision-making and services’ delivery, including financial inclusion.

Considering the importance of public engagement, confidence and trust for the success of the NDIDS, SBS wishes to recruit the services of an individual consultant experienced with information, education and communications (“IEC”) to service as a Strategic Communications Advisor (“SCA”) for the NDIDS.

The desired outputs for this assignment are as follows:

1. Inception report
2. Strategic communications plan development and dissemination
3. Capacity-building workshop(s)
4. Strategic communications plan implementation
5. Closure and evaluation report

The Ministry  of Finance  now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services.  Interested Individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications  and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

Mandatory

1. At least five years of experience in or advising Governments – at strategic and technical levels – on IEC for development and/or communications for behavioral change
2. Demonstrated experience in developing successful strategic communications plans and key messages and providing ongoing operational support for Government projects
3. Demonstrated experience in managing and/or advising on successful communications campaigns, including crisis management and use of a variety of channels (e.g. civil society, traditional media, and social media)
4. Demonstrated experience in facilitating capacity-building or training on communications for development and/or communications for behavioral change
5. Demonstrated experience in coordinating production of physical communications materials (e.g. banners, posters and brochures)
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Samoan
7. Strong diplomatic and meeting facilitation skills

Advantageous

1. An understanding of the political, economic, culture and social context of Samoa or other small Pacific island states
2. Strong knowledge of digital identification and civil registration
3. Successfully completed similar projects in Pacific island countries or similar small developing countries

It is a requirement  that Expressions  of Interest  ("EOI")  include  a statement  addressing  each selection criteria.   Expressions   of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail) by 11.00am  on Monday 19th April, 2021 (local time).

The Secretary

Tenders Board  of Samoa

Level 4

Central Bank  of Samoa Building

Apia

SAMOA

The  attention  of  interested  Individuals  is drawn  to  paragraph   1.9 of the  World  Bank's   Guidelines: Selection  and Employment   of Consultants  [under  IBRD  Loans  and IDA  Credits  & Grants]  by  World Bank  Borrowers  January  2011,  revised  July 2014  ("Consultant  Guidelines"),  setting  forth the  World Bank's  policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant  will  be selected  in accordance  with  the  Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further  information  can be obtained at the address below during office hours.   The detailed  Terms  of Reference   ("TOR")   can  be obtained  directly  from  the  Samoa Bureau of Statistics or  downloaded  from the Bureau's   website  at www.sbs.gov.ws   or www.mof.gov.ws Tender Advertisement website or the  contact address below during office hours.

For further information  and clarification,  please contact:          

 Violet Aita

Project  Manager

Samoa Connectivity  Project

Apia

SAMOA

Tel   +685-  34333 ext 4442

 E-mail:   violet.aita@mof.gov.ws

Ma le fa’aaloalo lava.

Aliimuamua Malaefono Taua

Government Statistician

CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department Ministry of Finance Samoa
Name Violet Violet Aita
Address Private Bag Apia
Province/State Samoa
Country Samoa
Phone 685-34333
Email violet.aita@mof.gov.ws
Website www.mof.gov.ws