Communications and Community Outreach Specialist

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Lebanese Republic Government of Lebanon Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) GREEN, AGRI-FOOD TRANSFORMATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY - GATE Ref: GATE-IC-Proc-11a Assignment Title: COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST The Republic of Lebanon represented (The Borrower) represented by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) as a representative to the Borrower will implement the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (the “GATE” or “Project”), funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD or the World Bank or the Bank). The total project cost is Two Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$ 200,000,000). The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for consulting services to be procured under this project. The consulting services include providing support to the CDR as a Communications and Community Outreach Specialist under the project. The full TOR version can be found on CDR website at the following: www.cdr.gov.lb/procurement or at Public Procurement Authority Platform: www.ppa.gov.lb The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) is in the process of establishing a project coordination unit to assist the CDR in the implementation of the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE), now invites eligible local experts ("Individual Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the required Task. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Tasks by submitting their Expression of Interest ("EOI") and Curriculum Vitae("CV"). The shortlisting criteria are: Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or another relevant field, with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, media relations, or public awareness activities. Previous experience with community outreach, participatory engagement, or stakeholder consultation in development projects, preferably in agriculture, infrastructure, or rural development. Experience working with media outlets and/or international organizations is desirable. Strong knowledge of Lebanon’s institutional, socioeconomic, and political economy context, including an understanding of key stakeholders, sensitivities, and dynamics relevant to the agri-food and rural development sectors. Good working knowledge of social media platforms including YouTube, X (Twitter), and Facebook. Experience in serving clients in a multi-cultural and political environment. Strong client service skills and the a