Terms
of Reference for the Consultancy
of Reference for the Consultancy
“PR
and social media support to the Economic Policy Research Network Rwanda (EPRN)”
and social media support to the Economic Policy Research Network Rwanda (EPRN)”
Context
The
implementation of the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy
(EDPRS II) represents the current framework and main point of reference for
Rwandan Government Policy. Accelerating economic g
implementation of the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy
(EDPRS II) represents the current framework and main point of reference for
Rwandan Government Policy. Accelerating economic g
rowth and continuing progress
made prior in poverty reduction stand at the forefront of this strategy.
Macroeconomic stability is a prerequisite for a dynamic and broad-based
economic growth, but sustainable government fiscal policy-making and the
financing and management of public and private investment are also important
tools for poverty reduction. This applies in particular to the quality of
macroeconomic analyses and their translation into financial and economic
planning policies under the purview of the Ministry of Finance and Economic
Planning (MINECOFIN).
The
Program Macroeconomic Advice
Program Macroeconomic Advice
The
project “Macroeconomic Advice for Poverty Reductionin Rwanda” functions via the
means of three interlinked areas of action. In Intervention area 1 the project
supports the economic departments of the Ministries, thereby the expertise of
staff to improve economics and investment policy analyses, improve the economic
models and systemise operational procedures. In Intervention area 2 advisory
services will be provided to MINECOFIN introducing new processes of investment
planning and increasing the efficiency of existing processes. Intervention area
3 supports MINECOFIN to exchange information with and coordinate better with
other relevant actors concerned with Rwandan economic and investment policy.
These stakeholders include the Central Bank (BNR), the National Institute of
Statistics (NISR), representatives of the private sector and civil society, the
research network EPRN and participating Rwandan universities. These Rwandan
institutions should be supported by means of cooperation with corresponding
international partners, especially German Universities and research
institutions. For this the program is cooperating with an international
research consortium, too.
project “Macroeconomic Advice for Poverty Reductionin Rwanda” functions via the
means of three interlinked areas of action. In Intervention area 1 the project
supports the economic departments of the Ministries, thereby the expertise of
staff to improve economics and investment policy analyses, improve the economic
models and systemise operational procedures. In Intervention area 2 advisory
services will be provided to MINECOFIN introducing new processes of investment
planning and increasing the efficiency of existing processes. Intervention area
3 supports MINECOFIN to exchange information with and coordinate better with
other relevant actors concerned with Rwandan economic and investment policy.
These stakeholders include the Central Bank (BNR), the National Institute of
Statistics (NISR), representatives of the private sector and civil society, the
research network EPRN and participating Rwandan universities. These Rwandan
institutions should be supported by means of cooperation with corresponding
international partners, especially German Universities and research
institutions. For this the program is cooperating with an international
research consortium, too.
Background
of EPRN
of EPRN
The
Economic Policy Research Network (EPRN) is an economic policy research platform
in Rwanda bringing together key economic management institutions, individuals
and organisations active in economic policy research and analysis to create a
pool community for economic policy researchers through organising trainings,
research coaching and mentorship, work place placements, learning tours and
joint research projects to support provide evidence for economic policy
formulation and policy research development. EPRN therefore responds to
economic policy gaps created mainly by lack of quality and informative research
and the challenge of human capacity in terms of limited numbers of economic
researchers and active involvement.
Economic Policy Research Network (EPRN) is an economic policy research platform
in Rwanda bringing together key economic management institutions, individuals
and organisations active in economic policy research and analysis to create a
pool community for economic policy researchers through organising trainings,
research coaching and mentorship, work place placements, learning tours and
joint research projects to support provide evidence for economic policy
formulation and policy research development. EPRN therefore responds to
economic policy gaps created mainly by lack of quality and informative research
and the challenge of human capacity in terms of limited numbers of economic
researchers and active involvement.
The
objective of EPRN is to provide necessary skills and professional training both
short-term and long-term to close the capacity gaps and to strengthen economic
policy research and analysis in Rwanda. EPRN shall coordinate the
building-up/development of an enabling framework around the partner
institutions of the Macro program.
objective of EPRN is to provide necessary skills and professional training both
short-term and long-term to close the capacity gaps and to strengthen economic
policy research and analysis in Rwanda. EPRN shall coordinate the
building-up/development of an enabling framework around the partner
institutions of the Macro program.
Tasks
of the consultant/Scope of work
of the consultant/Scope of work
- Support
the new Intervention Area IIIby assisting EPRN in promoting and expanding
the network, in cooperation with the coordinator and the GIZ advisor to
EPRN: - Identifying
business possibilities for EPRN - Expanding
the awareness of the network between potential individual members and
institutions - Support
the preparation and organization of the 3rd EPRN Annual Conference (media
planning, promotion, social networks presence, and marketing items) - Prepare
and design a monthly online newsletter to share through e-mail with all
EPRN members and institutions - Updating
EPRN social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), advertising the events
and engaging potential participants - Prepare,
together with the GIZ advisor to EPRN, a communication strategic plan and
a workshop on communication strategies for the EPRN coordinator and
members - Support
the improvement of EPRN website (structure and content)
Qualification
and experience
and experience
- Master’s
Degree in marketing, design, communication or related areas - Work
experience with marketing, public relations, media, social media and
website development - Work
experience in Rwanda dealing with local providers and knowledge about the
local media
Output/deliverables/commitments
- Regular
meetings with the GIZ Macro program to coordinate the activities and to
clarify next steps - Regular
monthly reporting describing the activities carried out and their impact,
containing lessons learnt, and recommendations - Final
report describing the activities carried out, containing lessons learnt,
and recommendations at the end of the contract period
Coordination
and Supervision
and Supervision
The
consultant will report to the program manager of GIZ Macro.
consultant will report to the program manager of GIZ Macro.
Duration
of the assignment
of the assignment
The
assignment will be conducted during the period of the 1st November 2016 to
31st of January 2017, with up to 45 working days total. After successful
implementation, the assignment may be extended.
assignment will be conducted during the period of the 1st November 2016 to
31st of January 2017, with up to 45 working days total. After successful
implementation, the assignment may be extended.
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Offer
Your
offer shall include both a financial and technical proposal including, but not
limited to, basic information about your company, the methodology of conducting
the assignment, and the CVs of the person(s) for the assignment.
offer shall include both a financial and technical proposal including, but not
limited to, basic information about your company, the methodology of conducting
the assignment, and the CVs of the person(s) for the assignment.
Please
deposit your application (technical and financial offers) in envelopes latest
deposit your application (technical and financial offers) in envelopes latest
25th
October 2016 at 4:00PM, at the front desk of our GIZ
office in Kiyovu, 41, KN St 17.
October 2016 at 4:00PM, at the front desk of our GIZ
office in Kiyovu, 41, KN St 17.
