Description of the Assignment: Communications Consultancy for PR and Publication Distribution Period of assignment: Approximately November – December 2024 (30 workdays)Place of Work: At the location of the consultantContract type: Individual Contract OBJECTIVEUNV reaches out to diverse audiences through different channels and means – web, social media, in-person and virtual representation and media outreach. External audiences comprise our UN and funding partners, civil society organizations (including volunteer-involving organizations), media (through traditional and online channels), and the general global public. SCOPE OF WORK The proposed work involves a multi-channel communications approach to raise awareness and drive engagement around the VCARE publication. This will be accomplished through the development of an engaging video, facilitating  Dialogues in five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgysztan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan), and generating media interest to promote the initiative. The video will encapsulate key insights from the VCARE report, serving as an introduction to the initiative. Through  Dialogues, the goal is to foster discussions among key stakeholders and share these across media platforms. Simultaneously, targeted media engagement efforts will secure coverage across various outlets, ensuring the initiative reaches a broad audience, including potential volunteers, institutions, and the public.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.