The objective of this consultancy is to gather, write and distribute news locally and internationally to newspapers, periodicals, radio broadcasters, television broadcasters, government agencies, internet (including online social media platforms) and other users throughout Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Americas and Asia-Pacific, as well as to engage in various public relations services.
The News Agency Service shall provide media in Africa and internationally with a constant flow of news features, analyses commentary and opinion on the work of the NEPAD Agency.
Expected Results
- Providing news and content: Produce at least 5 news items per month pertaining to the NEPAD Agency’s work and analyses thereof, e.g. press releases, news articles, editorials, media advisories, and commentaries.
- Dissemination: Package and repackage NEPAD news products (about 10 items per month) to tailor them to the information needs of specific groups, in order to increase readership and ensure the increased visibility of NEPAD’s programmes and projects.
- Public Relations Services:
- Promote NEPAD’s media and communication events through various news distribution channels
- PR service as required in print and electronic media such as press releases at regular intervals; and interviews with NEPAD officials as needed; feature stories in business magazines and other journals etc.
- Regular media mapping exercise (monthly basis), which will include scrutiny of NEPAD’s four programme areas’ related news publications and electronic media coverage.
Submission requirement of technical and financial proposal
The following documents must accompany the application:
- Cover letter
- Technical proposal containing :
- Company / Agency profile that also includes: Number and type of media reach (indicating geographical location as well) and staff profiles of the team to be engaged with NEPAD
- Proposed work plan and timeframe;
- Details of about top 10 clients handled by the Agency
- Details of similar assignments previously undertaken.
- Financial proposal:
- Financial proposals should be submitted for a period of 12 months.
- The Financial Proposal must breakdown the activity for the above expected result areas under main responsibilities and description of the services as the basis for the Unit prices to be quoted.
- Contractor is responsible for payment of all relevant taxes.
Submission
Deadline for submission of applications: 23rd September, 2016 to the following e-mail: