Technical Assistance Mission for the Coordination, Communication and Visibility of the Water and Natural Resources Management (WARM) Facility - 2021-25

Description of Project:

The WARM Facility aims at improving the resilience of populations and economic activities to water related hazards through more resilient cities and territories to climate change and natural hazards, improved and integrated water management and/or integrated coastal zone management. It will support local authorities in the preparation (Component 1), implementation (Component 2), and financing (Component 3) of more efficient projects in the fields, and support policy and strategic dialogue through capitalization and policy dialogue (Component 4).

Under Component 4, the consultant is mobilised to assist AFD in administering the Facility. The Consultant will be in charge of the overall coordination, monitoring and accountability of the WARM Facility towards both AFD and the EU. The Consultant shall manage and carry out tasks and obligations related to administration, finance and contracts supervision associated with the financing agreement of the WARM Facility. The consultant will also be in charge of the implementation of the Communication and Visibility Action Plan.

Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:

The Facility Coordinator is in charge of the overall supervision and coordination of the WARM Facility. Exclusively for the activities under AFD direct contracting and implementation, the Facility Coordinator shall manage and supervise all the contracting and administrative aspects of WARM facility implementation.

The Facility coordinator is in charge of the overall supervision and coordination of the WARM Facility. Exclusively for the activities under AFD direct contracting and implementation, the Facility coordinator manages and supervises all the contracting and administrative aspects of WARM facility implementation. Tasks include but not limited to (i) Supervision, monitoring and evaluation and reporting; (ii) contract and financial administration; and (iii) Procurement support for WARM Facility activities under AFD direct implementation;

The Communication Officer designs and implements the external communication strategy of WARM Facility under the supervision of the Facility coordinator and AFD Regional office in Bangkok. Communication and visibility activities are in line with the contractual obligations of AFD in the framework of the EU Delegation Agreement, as well as AFD’s requirements. Tasks include but not limited to (i) Elaborate and execute an effective Communication Outreach and Visibility Strategy and Action plan; (ii) Create, disseminate and edit communications content and ensure Visibility of the WARM Facility Programme; (iii) Design, supervise and assist in the organisation of WARM Facility-related events; (iv) Establish and maintain relationships with the press and the public; (v) Elaborate and monitor communications budget for the overall Action; and (v) Reporting on Visibility & Communication.

Client: Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Location: Vietnam - Bac Kan, Dien Bien, Son La, Ha Nam, Quang Tri, Quang Nam, Hau Giang, Ca Mau