Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
• The overall objective of the Z4ABC project is to contribute to the development of climate-relevant, productive, and sustainable transformation of agriculture, forestry, and food systems in Zambia to help achieve the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to cut emissions and adapt to climate impacts. More specifically, the project aims at (1) improving livelihoods and climate change resilience of specific agricultural, agroforestry, forestry, and food systems in the Lower Zambezi – Luangwa – Nyika (ZLN) corridor through value chain (VC) development; and (2) increasing the climate relevance of Agriculture and Knowledge Innovation Systems (AKIS) in the ZLN corridor. In order to achieve the above objectives, Z4ABC supports the transformation of selected agriculture, forestry, agroforestry-, and wildlife- based value chains (VCs) to become more sustainable, climate-resilient, and productive while supporting local livelihoods, food security & biodiversity. This consultancy is focusing on the Community-based Ecotourism value-web in Fulamponje Community Forest, Rufunsa District, Lusaka Province. The ecotourism project involves a campsite with development of associated outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, birdwatching and rock climbing. As part of the development, Z4ABC will support the development of an online presence, including a website and social media presence. The consultancy will also involve training of community staff to maintain the website, post materials on social media and respond to inquiries.

Duties and responsibilities
1. Objectives of the assignment
The objectives of the assignment are to establish an appropriate online presence for the Chikwenya community campsite, Fulamponje, Rufunsa, primarily for the purpose of marketing. The specific objectives are to:
a Visit site to understand marketing needs and obtain photographs.
b To set up a website advertising the Chikwenya community campsite and outdoor activities available through the campsite.
c Set up contact information and an online contact form for reservations.
d Set up a presence on relevant social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.
e Promote one mountain biking event to be held on 4th May and obtain photographs of the event for future posts.
f Manage the website and social media sites for 3 months, while training staff from the community campsite to take over.

The consultant will produce the following deliverables:
• At least 30 quality photographs and trip report.
• Social media sites
• Contact forms etc. on website.
• At least 8 posts promoting mountain-biking event and 20 photos collected from the event
• 12 posts on social media channels / training report.

Requirements
• Experience in developing online presence for tourism ventures.
• Proven track record of viable businesses that have been promoted by the consultant.
• Ability to work with rural communities on online marketing.
• Strong communication skills both visual and oral.
• Ability to design and maintain a website.
• Ability to deliver results in the shortest possible time.
• Must have their own high-definition HD camera and be able to use it at the campsite.
• At least 3 references of previous work done.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in photography and marketing including online marketing.

Education, knowledge and experience
•Experience in developing online presence for tourism ventures.
•Proven track record of viable businesses that have been promoted by the consultant.
•Ability to work with rural communities on online marketing.
•Strong communication skills both visual and oral.
•Ability to design and maintain a website.
•Ability to deliver results in the shortest possible time.
•Must have their own high-definition HD camera and be able to use it at the campsite.
•At least 3 references of previous work done.
•A minimum of 4 years of experience in photography and marketing including online marketing.

Terms and conditions
ICRAF shall advertise the consultancy for competitive bidding. Interested individuals are requested to submit the following.
•A Technical and Financial proposal which should include a description of the methodology to be used, data to be collected, and a schedule of planned activities.
•CV(s) of the professional(s) with suitable references to undertake the consultancy.
•Two (2) samples of previous work related to this assignment.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Application process
• The application deadline is 08 Mar 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
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