Communications Consultancy - Caribbean CONNECT Initiative | Join our Team!

About the career opportunity:

The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is seeking a qualified consultant or consortium of consultants to work with the CBF and its Advancing Circular Economy (ACE) Facility Team as the Communications Consultant(s) to support the Caribbean CONNECT initiative. The consultant(s) should have a proven track record in developing and delivering effective communications strategies and publications related to solid waste management and the circular economy.

Expected Deliverables:

Deliverable 1: Inception Report outlining the work plan, timeline, and approach to work.
Deliverable 2: Presentation and brief on recommended design modalities and tools, ensuring they align with CBF and the ACE Facility’s objectives.
Deliverable 3: First Virtual Publication (Content collection cycle: May 2025 – September 2025; Suggested date for submission of final deliverable: October 2025)
Deliverable 4: Second Virtual Publication (Content collection cycle: October 2025 February 2026: Suggested date for submission of finalized deliverable: March 2026)
Deliverable 5: Third Virtual Publication (Content collection cycle: March 2026 – September 2026; Suggested date for submission of finalized deliverable: October 2026)
Deliverable 6: Fourth Virtual Publication (Content collection cycle: October 2026 – February 2027: Suggested date for submission of finalized deliverable: March 2027)
Deliverable 7: Fifth Virtual Publication (Content collection cycle: March 2027 – September 2027; Suggested date for submission of finalized deliverable: October 2027)
Deliverable 8: Sixth Virtual Publication (Content collection cycle: October 2027 – February 2028: Suggested date for submission of finalized deliverable: March 2028)

Budget:

The maximum budget for this consultancy is USD 30,000.

Minimum qualifications:

An undergraduate degree or higher is required from a recognized university, with qualifications and experience in the areas of communication, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in environmental or conservation communication, journalism, and/or marketing.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications activities related to environmental management, integrated solid waste management and/or circular economy
Proven experience in writing and creating content for publications including content creation, and corporate writing for sustainable development topics.
Able to transform communications reports into clear and concise (including virtual) publications for a general audience.
Excellent writing and editing skills to produce clear, concise, and engaging publications.
Ability to compile, gather, analyse, and synthesize information from various sources.
Communications writing experience for regional organizations.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for content creation and dissemination.
Work experience in the Caribbean is required.
Strong proficiency in English, both verbal and writing skills
Working Spanish and/or French knowledge is an asset for this role.

Communications Consultancy – Caribbean CONNECT Initiative