Job Description
EOI, September 2024
Creation and production of communication materials CALLS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI)
| Date Approved |
17 September |
| Location |
Sierra Leone – Freetown and Port Loko |
| Timeframe |
Oct – mid November |
| Time commitment |
4 – 6 weeks |
- Background
In 2012 the Irish League of Credit Unions International Development Foundation (ILCU Foundation) set out to revitalise the credit union movement and expand financial services to thousands of people in communities in Sierra Leone. ILCUF Ltd, the in-country team, and the National Cooperative Credit Union Association (NaCCUA) are responsible for credit union development in Sierra Leone. At present there are 25 credit unions with 16,000 members.
Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives. As financial institutions they exist to provide access to secure savings and affordable credit for their members. Credit unions operate across the globe. The Irish Credit Union movement has been in existence for over 60 years and through our support, and funding from Irish Aid, we provide financial and technical support to support credit union development in Sierra Leone.
We are seeking an experienced consultant/organisation to create and produce communication material to promote the credit union movement in Sierra Leone.
- Purpose
The purpose of this EOI is to seek interest from potential consultants/organizations to undertake an assignment to create and produce communication materials to promote the credit union movement in Sierra Leone.
As part of a new five year project, growth is one of the key areas for the credit union movement, with a specific focus on marketing and communications.
Thus, in preparation for International Credit Union Day on 17 October we want to share the USP of the credit union movement as part of celebrating the credit union movement. In addition the ILCU Foundation will use the materials to promote our work amongst our supporters in Ireland to showcase the impact of their support as part of our year end communications.
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EOI, September 2024
- Objectives
This work will allow us to promote the impact of the credit union movement in Sierra Leone and Ireland. The objectives are as follows:
- Work with the team to ensure high end content is developed
- Develop and produce a variety of content for use on various comms platforms
- Ensure high quality content is developed which showcases and promotes the impact of the credit union
- Skills
The successful consultant/organisation will be required to have the following competencies and skills:
- Proven experience in marketing and communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content in English
- Demonstrated experience in developing content for promotional purposes
- Excellent timekeeping to ensure deadline dates are adhered to
- Specific Tasks / Scope of Work
The successful consultant/organisation is expected to deliver the following:
- Outline the methodology to be used, timeframes, budget (estimated total of all costs)
- • ToRs signed between ILCU Foundation and consultant/organization
- Liaise with relevant staff in ILCU Foundation and ILCUF Ltd
- Submit draft material for review by ILCU Foundation and ILCUF Ltd
- Submit high quality material for use by ILCU Foundation and ILCUF Ltd across various communication platforms, the list below is not the final list – the final list will be agreed with successful organization/consultant as per ToRs:
1 – 2 min animation (in-country promotion only)
2 x 2 min testimonial video
8 photo testimonials (CU members)
2 x focus on CU case studies (Freetown based and Port Loko based)
All content produced must be of a high resolution quality, and highlight best practice and impact. The creation and production of material must adhere to Dochas Guide to Ethical Communications Ownership of same will be the property of ILCU Foundation and ILCUF Ltd.
- Timeframe
The consultant(s) is expected to complete the assignment within four – six weeks from the engagement date and signing of the ToRs. An estimated timeframe is below, this may be subject to change and some materials will need to be prepared before rest of materials.
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EOI, September 2024
- Week 1 – EOI Issue (17 Sept)
- Week 3 – EOI responses submitted (1-4 October)
- Week 4 – Review Responses (7 Oct)
- Week 5 – Issue ToR to preferred candidate and sign ToR (14 October)
- Week 6 – 8 Work commences, submission of draft material for feedback (21 Oct onward) 6. Week 9 – All materials delivered and signed off on (22 November)
- 7. Timeline
The consultant(s) is expected to complete the assignment within four-six weeks from the engagement date.
- Criteria for Submission of EoI
Organisations or individuals may submit an application. To put forward an expression of interest, please include:
- a cover letter includes a summary of experience and suitability for this assignment
- CV
- samples of previous similar work
- methodology outline
- daily rates including all relevant taxes
- location/where you are based
- Deadline
The deadline for this EOI is Friday, 27th September.
- Application process
Please submit necessary documents to:
- Sinéad Lynam | slynam@creditunion.ie | +353 87 7718248
All applicants are thanked for their interest in the assignment. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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