DEADLINE: 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
NIGERIA SUSTAINABLE URBAN AND RURAL WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROGRAMME (NG-SURWASH)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS FOR THE SURWASH PROGRAM
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
PROJECT TITLE: NIGERIA SUSTAINABLE URBAN AND RURAL WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (SURWASH) PROGRAM
CREDIT NO.: CR 170734-NG
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION MATERIALS FOR THE SURWASH PROGRAM
REFERENCE NO.: NG SURWASH/FPIU/CONS/CQS/2022/05
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received USD$700million financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Nigeria Sustainable Urban, Rural Water Supply Sanitation & Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Consultancy Services for the Development of Information, Education and Communication Materials for the SURWASH Program. The NG-SURWASH is a six-year Programme consisting of a US$640 million Program-for-Results (PforR) with a US$60 million Investment Project Financing (IPF) component. It introduces a results-based approach with the potential to propel Nigeria’s efforts to ensure that all its people have access to sustainable and safely managed WASH services. It introduces an innovative approach to sector programming that leverages incentives to simultaneously deliver infrastructure that works, policies that govern, and institutions that sustain. The technical assistance (TA) provided under the IPF component will address critical institutional development and capacity gaps within implementing agencies.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective of this Consultancy is to support the Federal Ministry of Water Resource the established Federal Program Implementation Unit (FIPU), the Clean Nigeria Campaign (CNC) Secretariat, Partnership for Expanded WASH (PEWASH) and other relevant entities to promote, popularize and disseminate the principles and objectives of the SURWASH Program in the participating states. In particular, a strategy shall be in place to better understand the Program disbursement-linked indicators (DLIS).
The Consultant will produce IEC instruments and materials for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene which shall include inter alia graphics and audio-visuals: brochure, posters, display boards, billboards, slides, flip charts, flip cards, counselling card, Radio/TV skits and jingles, short videos and high-resolution photographs that can be used in various communications platforms, including on social media.
THE SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Consultant shall carry out the following tasks/activities:
(1) Development of a social marketing program suited to the Program areas:
(a) Situational assessment, identification of target audiences, current attitudes, perceptions and behaviors as they relate to the WASH sector, the SURWASH program and the CNC.
(b) Review’ of existing IEC materials and resources for the water supply, sanitation and hygiene sector and assessment of past experiences (what went well, what can be improved, what platforms, channels and tools have been most effective) working closely with the relevant MDAs and the CNC Secretariat.
(c) Development of a detailed communication and strategic outreach plan.
(2) Implementation of a social marketing program in the program areas
Specific tasks include home visits, focus group discussions, social mobilization, guided visits and road shows. The Consultant is expected to report back frequently and in accordance with the indicators proposed in the communication and strategic outreach plan.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTS (EOIS)
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources now invites eligible firm to indicate interest in providing these services. Interested firm must provide verifiable information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
Shortlisting criteria are as follows:
- At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in developing, designing, production and publishing/dissemination/airing of communication products using various media, and organizing, and producing major events of regional or international nature.
- Proven track record in strategic communications planning, advertising, message, and IEC development, among other consultancies services.
- Relevant experience developing communication strategies.
- Relevant experience carrying out social marketing programs.
- Experience with computer applications for design and production of creative material.
- Relevant experience in working for governments and/or international organisations on consultancy assignments, especially in strategic communications planning.
Please Note that key expert will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3 17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulation for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest.
Interested firms may associate with other firm(s) to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be a private firm of international reputation and with a strong local presence.
One original and two copies of the Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below not later than 13 September, 2022. by 12:00noon local time in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Development of Information, Education and Communication Materials for the SURWASH Program”
The firm will be engaged for a period of twelve (12) months. The Consultant will be selected using Consultant Qualification Selection method, and in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, published in July 2016 (revised November 2017, July 2018 and November 2020).
All submissions should be addressed to:
Engr. Abdulhamid A. Gwaram
The National Programme Coordinator
NG Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene (NG-SURWASH) Program-for-Results
Federal Ministry of Water Resources
No. 15, Ajesa Street, Wuse II, Abuja
For further information or enquiries, please contact the Programme Coordinator on:
Phone: -234 (0) 8060779770
E-mail: a_gwaram@yahoo.com
NOTE: The Ministry is not bound to shortlist any consultant.
SIGNED:
MRS. DIDI WALSON – JACK MNI
PERMANENT SECRETARY
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
AREA 1 SECRETARIAT, GARKI- ABUJA
