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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND INTERNAL SECURITY
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION (OPEN; NATIONAL)

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Zambia refugees And Host Communities Project (ZRHCP) and Intends to apply part of the proceeds for Individual Consultancy Services.

The ZRHCP will enhance the social and economic inclusion of refugees and former refugees by unlocking potential for self-reliance and economic development in hosting communities through targeted interventions, such as, Legislative reforms to address legal barriers that pose restrictions for integration of refugees and former refugees, limiting their ability to participate in economic activities, Issuance of identification cards for project beneficiaries to became eligible to access social services in the country and Infrastructure improvement in Meheba settlement and surrounding communities aimed to enhance service provision, enhance productivity and result in improved quality of life.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the below consultancy positions. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES – Individual Consultant Selection (Open; National)
Request for Expressions of Interest

Position: Communications Specialist – Lusaka (Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
Project: Zambia Refugees and Host Communities Project (ZRHCP)

Duration of Consultancy Services: 24 Months

2. COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST – LUSAKA

Job Purpose
The Communication Specialist will be responsible for providing visibility of the project to the Public and to be able to engage with the media on issues that concern the project.

The Responsibilities/Communications Specialist includes, but not limited to, the following

• Will be responsible for the implementation of effective communication within the project team and with external stakeholders, including issuance of press release and corporate communication;

• Organize public relations events, manage website and social media content, and develop communications materials for various types of audiences of the PIU;

• Will be responsible for the development and executing effective communication strategies;

• Liaise with relevant channels for press releases, press conferences, interviews, lectures/talk, including production of relevant information (print and electronic) materials for distribution or broadcast to target audiences;

• Help organize visits for journalists, Civil Society Organisations, community groups and other stakeholders in order to best disseminate positive and accurate stories about the PIU Projects and initiatives;

• Supervise the establishment and maintenance of a stakeholder database and an audit trail of stakeholder engagement events;

• Reach out proactively to private sector, CSO and other interest groups and help them map out their activities and potential commitments and interests with the PIU;

• Support the facilitation of the strategic or project-related dialogue between PIU and SPMU staff and stakeholders;

• Serve as the main focal point of contact with the media;

• Monitor and clear the dissemination of information on project implementation and performance;

• Develop Communications campaign materials and tools for visibility of the project;

• Build and maintain positive relations with stakeholders, refuges and the host community; and

• Any other Task as assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field from a reputable University;

• Should have at least 5 years working experience in communications or public relations;

• Excellent communication skills, being able to craft clear engaging messages for diverse populations;

• Demonstrated experience working in organising international events in a multi-national/multi-donor environment;

• Must have a good understanding of public relations on how to build a good relationship between the media and the community;

• Prior experience working on donor funded projects in Zambia will be an added advantage;

• Good track record working in a similar capacity; and

• Should be able to handle communication crisis and resolve them.

Key Competences
The candidate should be able to identify and resolve communication issues and crises, good communication and written skills, ability to work well in a team, should be of sober character, and should propose high integrity levels.

SUBMISSION.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualifications, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.

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” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ‘Individual Consultant Selection’ method set out in the Procurement Regulations (World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025).

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours at: 0800 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (hard copy)/E-mail to the address below: [email protected] or drop physical applications in the tender box on the ground floor at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Block A, not later than 23 September,2025 at 17 hours.

The Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security
P.O Box 50997
LUSAKA.