RFQ FOR PUBLICITY AND PRESS MANAGEMENT - USAID PAKISTAN

Solicitation No.

72039122Q00006

Notice Type

Solicitation

Set-Aside

nan

Posted Date

February 9, 2022

Response Deadline

March 8, 2022

NAICS Code

541840AI guide

PSC / Class Code

R708

Contract Code

7200

Issuing Office

USAID/PAKISTAN

Sub-Agency

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Agency

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Primary Contact

Waqas Sultan

City

ISLAMABAD

ZIP Code

nan

Awardee

nan

Award Date

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PUBLICITY AND PRESS MANAGEMENT Gaining public visibility or awareness through earned media and publicity is an important factor for USAID/Pakistan’s promotional work. The Publicity and Press Manager/Consultant will be responsible for creating and maintaining a favorable public image for USAID/Pakistan by communicating the accomplishments of USAID/Pakistan's projects and activities. The Consultant must possess a university degree in journalism, mass communication, advertising, or a related field; and a minimum of five years of experience as a reporter, editor, media coordinator, TV production or in public relations services is required.  The Consultant must have strong connections with leading media outlets in order to generate media attention for events and ensure USAID/Pakistan’s messaging is disseminated appropriately and broadly. Through strong relationships with leading local media outlets, the Consultant will help USAID/Pakistan deliver messages clearly and effectively in English, Urdu, and other local languages. The incumbent must also have solid contacts with the Pakistani print, broadcast, and social media players as he or she will be responsible for pitching stories to the media, preparing media kits, and organizing press tours/events. In addition to writing press releases, the incumbent will write speeches and prepare articles for publications, release information to counter negative publicity, and handle crisis and emergency communications. Working closely with the Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Team, the Consultant is expected to generate quality media coverage of USAID/Pakistan events, paying particular attention to themes designated by USAID/Pakistan and its regional focus areas. The Consultant shall interact with local media contacts regularly, encouraging accurate reporting, process materials, and address any necessary changes to ensure items go to press on time.

1. February 9, 2022Posted Date
2. March 8, 2022Proposals / Responses Due