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STATEMENT OF WORK

MCC-PEPFAR Data Collaboratives for Local Impact

Strategic Communications, Branding, Oversight and Outreach Support

A. Introduction

The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have partnered to support innovative approaches to ensure evidence-based decision-making for programs and policies that address HIV/AIDS, global health, gender equality and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. In April 2015, the $21.8 million “Data Collaboratives for Local Impact” (DCLI) program was launched and the first two projects are underway in Tanzania.

The Tanzania Data Lab will be a co-working space, platform and training center of excellence where data will be shared, combined and used to achieve greater programmatic impact. The lab is meant to mobilize resources and actions that make open data and data analysis a central component of decision-making in Tanzania. The Data for Local Impact Innovation Challenge Project will launch two or three challenges per year to surface, engage, support and connect local innovators and entrepreneurs around priority local, subnational and national data gaps. There are also plans for a third project that focus on capacity building and technical assistance in the use of data at the sub national level, likely including areas of overlap with the $385 million PEPFAR DREAMS Partnership with the private sector, part of which includes a focus area on Data4DREAMS that will increase the availability and use of data to meet the urgent and complex needs of adolescent girls and young women.

DCLI projects will strengthen the availability and use of data to improve lives and empower citizens to hold governments and donors more accountable for results. DCLI is aligned with broader U.S. government efforts to maximize the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance, and with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (www.sdg4d.org) to provide a practical country-level demonstration of how the data revolution will enhance efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A Fact Sheet with more information on the DCLI program, including its emphasis on country-level engagement and ownership, principles, and the first two projects (The Data for Local Impact Innovation Challenge – and the Tanzania Data Lab) is attached.

The first two cooperative agreements have been awarded in Tanzania – and the DCLI program implementation has started and dramatically increased the level of effort associated with program branding, communications, outreach, reporting as well as the oversight of communications-related elements of the work of DCLI implementation partners. At the same time, over the course of the next several months and going forward there are unique opportunities to strategically leverage the momentum around the use of data and sustainable development goals to drive DCLI progress – and ensure alignment with the Global Partnership. Some of these opportunities are listed below:

· United Nations High Level Political Forum, July 11-20, 2016

· International Aids Conference, July 18-22, 2016

· United Nations General Assembled and Global SDG Accountability Month, July 2016

· International Open Data Conference, October 6-7, 2016

· World Aids Day, December 1, 2016

B. Country

Consultant will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia and focused on implementation oversight support for the Indonesia Compact and its GP Project.

C. Scope and Objectives The overall scope of this requirement is to support MCC and PEPFAR and the DCLI program in the development and implementation of a strategic communications and outreach – as well as in the programmatic oversight of communications and outreach components of the work being led by in-country counterparts. Given the nature of the program, a significant part of the work will require the development and oversight of digital media. The content will be principally related to “data” and “open data.” The consultant would function as a member of the MCC DCLI team and take the lead in the development of the DCLI strategic communications activities and products –while also providing desktop review, remote and in-person technical assistance (with possible travel to DCLI countries, including Tanzania) of implementation partners’ communications and outreach. Specific assignments will be made based on need – and the consultant will be expected to work in close consultation with DCLI team and under the supervision of the DCLI Managing Director based in Washington D.C.

D. Tasks

Specific task assignments will be made within the following broad categories:

· Design and implementation of an overall DCLI brand which will apply principally to digital products (e.g. web presence, core presentation materials, DCLI fact sheet, possibly a DCLI newsletter – and DCLI lessons learned “thought leadership.”). The consultant will also support DCLI in providing appropriate MCC and PEPFAR DCLI flow-through guidance to implementation partners for their incorporation into their digital and non digital materials.

· Establishment of a DCLI social media presence, including proposing a strategy that is fit-for-purpose – and reflects the likely DCLI audience.

· Support DCLI (MCC and PEPFAR) with leveraging key events (see list in Section A), including but not limited to support in the preparation of specific media strategies, talking points, or other materials – and in select cases co-designing side events in collaboration with DCLI and Global Partnership partners.

· Coordination with MCC (and, as needed, PEPFAR) public (and, as appropriate, congressional) affairs to ensure broader MCC understanding of DCLI communications priorities while managing any potential sensitivities.

· Supporting the DCLI team in internal outreach and goals to mainstream DCLI lessons learned and share program “public goods” developed.

· Coordination with DCLI M&E in order to integrate key results into communications materials.

· Provide graphics design, web design and/or videographic services and products either directly or through another party/service and as needed to support the different types of efforts outlined above.

· Review and technical feedback of “communications and outreach” documentation and plans developed by DCLI implementation partners (e.g. dLab and/or Data for Local Impact Innovation Challenge), including deliverables such as stakeholder engagement plans, workplans, status reports, budgets, websites, presentations, etc.

· Carry out in-country assignments independently and/or with members of the MCC /PEPFAR DCLI team to support critical project-related milestones.

· Identify emerging needs, opportunities for improvement and synergies with communications focus and methodology of other stakeholders and/or activities (e.g. Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, and/or other partners engaged in the data revolution in Africa).

· Contribute technical insights and communications-related perspective to the scoping of remaining 1 or 2 projects using knowledge and perspective acquired through above tasks and prior work – and as part of other regionally-relevant activities that the consultant may be involved in.

· Participate in key project meetings (MCC DCLI core team meetings and MCC-PEPFAR team meetings) in order to to provide updates on assigned tasks – and in order to be aware of and understand broader DCLI program context and priorities.

· Perform other assignments and tasks, including additional in-country assignments, specific reports / summaries, briefing materials, and/or other written materials as requested by and agreed with MCC.

E. Deliverables

The consultant will carry out his/her assignments and tasks in close collaboration with the MCC DCLI team. Specific deliverables may include:

· Numerous DCLI digital and paper products, including but not limited to:

· Revised DCLI MCC public website presence,

· Updated DCLI Fact Sheet

· Design and format of DCLI thought pieces / public goods

· Design and preparation of external DCLI newsletter

· Graphics / web design

· Videography

· Input of technical review of implementation partner communication and outreach, including summarizing, analyzing and providing recommendations for improvement of project-related digital presence and materials, stakeholder outreach plan and materials based on an analysis of results of specific relevant activities undertaken as part of the Data for Local Impact Innovation and D-Lab Projects.

· Simple weekly progress reports on tasks underway, level of effort expended and tasks expected for the following week.

· Ad hoc communications and outreach materials (success stories, talking points, short videos, etc.) as requested by MCC.

F. Required Expertise

· Minimum seven (7) years professional experience leading strategic outreach, communications and reporting programs, including results based reporting of development programs in Africa.

· In depth knowledge of and demonstrated success in developing short and long term communications plans, branding, media relations, event design and management as well as technical assistance in all these areas.

· Demonstrated experience in results-based reporting with an emphasis on the use of data and data analytics to demonstrate impact.

· Demonstrated experience in supporting the design and implementation of social media strategies and digital web presence and materials.

· Familiarity with the use of data for development and open data and its use for social good as a subject matter.

· Graphic design, web design and videography capabilities.

· Experience organizing, facilitating and leading multisectoral engagement, events and workshops needed to catalyze partnerships and augment civil participation of target stakeholders.

· Specific prior experience convening with the target stakeholders (e.g. youth) based in Africa in related areas (E.g. development, gender equality, innovation and development impact).

· Advanced degree preferred (minimum: B.A or B.S).

· Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work as a team player – and ability to communicate effectively across time zones using available communications tools and technologies.

· Tech savvy and experienced in the use of social media and online collaboration tools (e.g. Google docs, Dropbox, Slack, Skype, Google Hangouts, Trello, Asana, etc.).

· Prior experience working and/or living in Africa and demonstrated cross cultural savvy.

· Excellent communications skills (written and oral).

G. Place and Period of Performance

The base period is for 2 years and will begin approximately in July.

The estimated level of effort required under this contract (and for each individual Consultant) is up to 2,080 hours per year.

The consultant will perform the tasks under this contract from his/her work location, but will occasionally be requested to meet with DCLI staff in MCC offices in Washington D.C. – and may be requested to travel to Tanzania or other DCLI locations. For planning purposes, the consultant can expect:

· One monthly in person meetings / work from MCC offices

· Up to two trips per year to support events in the United States (e.g. Washington D.C. and /or New York)

· Up to two trips per year to DCLI locations (Tanzania and likely another location in East Africa).

· One trip per year to a location of a DCLI of Global Partnership event to further DCLI achievements.