Request for Expression of Interest
Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA)
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION
Assignment Title: Development of Communication and Visibility Plan for the CCARDESA Knowledge Management Herding for Health (H4H) Project – Gaborone
The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) has received financing from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH: equivalent to EUR 1,562,000.00 towards the cost of Growing Greener: Restoration and sustainable agropastoral systems in open arid landscapes across Southern Africa (Growing Greener) Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this grant towards eligible payments under this contract.
CCARDESA is a subsidiary organization of SADC and has the mandate of coordinating all matters of agricultural research and development in the SADC region. It facilitates implementation of various projects including GIZ Hearding for Health (H4H) Project.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop an H4H Projects Communication and Visibility Plan that will:
- Enhance awareness of the Herding for Health Project among critical stakeholders, including policymakers, communities (including farmers), development partners, and the private sector.
- Ensure consistent and strategic messaging across various communication platforms.
- Strengthen CCARDESA’s leadership in Knowledge Management and Communication within the project.
- Promote stakeholder engagement and visibility of the H4H Project’s impact.
- Align with CCARDESA’s communication strategy, SADC regional policies, and donor visibility requirements.
The Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consultants should provide information (Comprehensive CVs that show description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions) demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- Minimum of Masters in Communications or Media or Journalism or any closely related field
- A strong background in strategic communication, public relations, and knowledge management in agriculture, environment, or rural development.
- Experience in developing visibility strategies for donor-funded projects in the SADC region.
- Familiarity with SADC regional policies, CCARDESA’s mandate, and rangeland management or agroecology principles.
- Experience working in the SADC region
- At least 7 years experience in the communications development sector;
- Demonstrable ability to write very clear reports,
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Good interpersonal skills and experience in working with a diverse group of people;
- Experience in working in Southern African countries, especially for international organisations in the agricultural sector; and
- Knowledge of SADC languages would be an added advantage
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual Consultancy method set out in the CCARDESA Procurement Manual.
Application letters complete with detailed curriculum vitae must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 08th May 2025. Applications should bear the name of the assignment in the subject field.
The Executive Director
Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) Secretariat
Ground Floor, Red Brick Building
Plot 4701
Station Exit Road
Private Bag 00357
Gaborone, Botswana
E-mail: procurement@ccardesa.org ,Tel: 00267 391 4991/7
