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Service (to be performed): To develop and implement communication activities on policy reform related to the management of zoonotic risks
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Location of Service provided: Ha Noi
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Duration of Service’s performance: 10-12/2023
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I. Background:
From December 2022 to June 2023, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Viet Nam Office (WCS Viet Nam) conducted research on legal and illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and wild meat consumption situation in Viet Nam on online platforms; and explored social attitudes (for or against) on ending the commercial trade in high zoonotic risk wild birds and mammals.
WCS Viet Nam will organize a workshop to consult with media agencies/journalists, NGOs, public health and law experts to: (i) identify key messages, (ii) orient for developing journalistic and media works and (iii) select suitable communication channels to promote advocacy for policy reform on zoonotic diseases on endangered wildlife and manage the risk of zoonotic disease transmission from wildlife to humans along the wildlife supply chain in Viet Nam
II. Objectives:
Consult to develop and implement communication activities on policy reform related to the management of zoonotic risks from wildlife to humans.
III. Description of work:
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Activities
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Outputs/ deliverables
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Completed by
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Payment schedule
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- Research the available WCS documents on zoonotic risks associated with the wildlife supply chain and contribute to the development of a communication strategy for the activity. This strategy should include communication messages, appropriate communication channels, and media relations
- Provide support in developing communication messages, including reviewing, editing, and finalizing media content in accordance with Vietnamese media standards.
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- Draft of communication messages
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04/10/2023
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One time when the activity is finished, all deliverables submitted and approved by WCS Viet Nam
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- Identify and select the most suitable media channels, and facilitate connections with WCS to ensure comprehensive coverage of information regarding zoonotic risks associated with wildlife trade
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- List of appropriate media channels
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06/10/2023
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- Assist WCS in sharing information and documents regarding zoonotic risks associated with wildlife trade through the designated media channels
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- Drafts of WCS’s journalism information (at least 8 drafts) were commented and sent to related media agencies/ journalists
- List of journalists, reporter/ media agencies interested in the communication content developed by WCS
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30/10/2023
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- Conduct a coverage assessment of the articles two weeks after their publication date (If any)
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- Report the number of views/reads and interactions after 2 weeks since the article was posted (if any)
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Total allotted time (total working days): The consultant is encouraged to discuss in details with WCS before submitting financial proposal.
IV. Requirements (selection criteria):
- Possesses a minimum of 10 years of experience in providing communication solutions and maximizing communication effectiveness.
- Has experience working with NGOs and providing communication support for projects related to health and medical.
- Holds a bachelor's degree in journalism, health, and has a minimum of 10 years of experience writing about health and medical for leading newspapers in Viet Nam
V. Application procedure:
Interested candidate(s) are invited to send
i, Email of interest
ii, Updated CV with relevant working experience and products
iii, Financial proposal (total of working days and daily rate/person including Personal Income tax)
to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 of 16/10/2023
Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted