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The Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) Program, funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German government, is a five year, 20M EUR program. Its objective is to use Article 6 (A6) cooperative approaches to engage the private sector in NDC implementation and to raise ambition. This will enable cost-efficient, flexible, high integrity carbon markets with positive sustainability impacts. Transformative design of A6 pilots for real transactions of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) will be enabled by research-based capacity building in four partner countries: Colombia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Zambia.

SPAR6C is seeking the support of a Communications Consultant to promote greater knowledge among key stakeholders and the public on the SPAR6C activities nationally and globally. The Communication Consultant role is to develop effective communications to inform, persuade, and engage stakeholders among businesses, federal and provincial government agencies, and financial institutions on Article 6 implementation and raise awareness among academic institutions, especially among young people and graduate students.

The Communication Consultant shall support the outreach and dissemination activities under two SPAR6C work packages in Pakistan: 1) Work Package IV – Pakistan In-country Implementation and 2) Work and Package I - Community of Practice for Article 6 Implementing Countries (CoP-ASIC). SPAR6C has already hired a government liaison/COP-ASIC national coordinator. The Communications Consultant is expected to work closely with the SPAR6C in-country team of consultants, to support the SPAR6C activities in Pakistan and maximize SPAR6C program’s benefits to the country.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The assignment aims to ensure high-quality technical communication deliverables that support SPAR6C activities related to carbon markets and related initiatives for the SPAR6C project team and if requested also for the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MOCC&EC).

Key objectives include:

1. Webinars and Interactive Sessions
2. Event Planning and Preparation
3. Development of Carbon Market Dashboard Design and Development (tbc)
4. Amplify Results and Achievements
5. Video/Audio Editing and Publication Design

SCOPE OF WORK

The Communication Consultant’s Scope of work includes:

Organize and help host professional webinars, interviews, and related interactive sessions to disseminate information and engage stakeholders.

• Support the planning and implementation of virtual capacity building activities for SPAR6C in Pakistan.
• Ensure effective outreach to participants and measurement of results.
• Organize and host professional webinars, interviews, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Ensure smooth execution with high-quality audio, video, and presentation materials.
• Event planning and preparation, including for local events related to SPAR6C and regional or global events support by the project.
• Design and advise on the communications campaign related to SPAR6C events, including developing and leading the implementation of communication plans with the local and global teams.
• Invite journalists and other press to SPAR6C events to ensure local awareness of SPAR6C activities.
• Develop multimedia dissemination materials through local and international sources, such as press releases, news articles, social media posts, etc. in line with SPAR6C communications and visibility plan.
• Support government counterparts in preparation for SPAR6C related events, including but not limited to COP participation.
• Create and/or update a SPAR6C Pakistan communication database including press contacts, institutions and organizations interested in receiving information from SPAR6C, identify spaces in media for Article 6 and carbon markets.
• Coordinate and support local events related to SPAR6C, including logistics, technical setup, and branding.
• Provide technical and communications support for regional and global events aligned with project objectives.

Plan, prepare and organize in-person events

• Lead the end‑to‑end organization and coordination of all in‑person events (approx. 100 participants), including timeline planning, task allocation, and delivery oversight.
• Develop and implement event plans and run‑of‑show schedules in close coordination with the technical team to ensure smooth integration of technical content.
• Support the venue identification, booking, catering and liaison, lead room setups and on‑site services.
• Coordinate participant management, including invitations, registrations, confirmations, attendance tracking, and on‑site registration desks.
• Oversee all event logistics, including audio‑visual equipment, printing of materials, signage, interpretation/translation (if applicable), and technical rehearsals.
• Prepare and disseminate event communication materials, such as agendas, participant information notes, logistical briefings, and follow‑up messages.
• Ensure branding and visibility requirements are consistently applied across venues, materials, and on‑site setups, in line with project communication guidelines.
• Support the documentation of events by coordinating photography, participant lists, and feedback collection, and compile post‑event summaries focused on participation and outreach.
• Identify and manage event‑related risks, troubleshoot on‑site issues, and ensure compliance with safety, protocol, and organizational procedures.

Support Development of Carbon Market Dashboard  design and development in close cooperation with the MOCC&EC – tbc by MoCC&EC

• Oversee the works to develop the IT infrastructure for the Carbon Market Dashboard, in cooperation with the global SPAR6C Pakistan team and MOCC&EC.
• Facilitate communications on site maintenance needs and requests from government stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with MOCC&EC and the Consulting Firm in design, develop, and maintain a user-friendly and visually compelling Carbon Market Dashboard.
• Ensure the dashboard effectively communicates relevant data and insights to stakeholders.

Amplify results of SPAR6C activities and achievements in Pakistan and promote greater knowledge among key stakeholders and the public.

• Develop materials to share with local stakeholders about how they can participate in SPAR6C (e.g. COP-ASIC, events, etc.)
• Develop materials about the achievement of key project milestones for dissemination with local stakeholders through local media and/or social media.
• Develop and execute strategies to amplify the results of SPAR6C activities in Pakistan.
• Promote greater awareness among stakeholders and the public through engaging multimedia and written content.

Video/audio editing and Publication design for SPAR6C related communications deliverables as well as carbon markets related deliverables for MoCC&EC.

• Create, edit, and enhance video and audio materials for SPAR6C-related communications and carbon market deliverables. Provide editing, formatting, and content enhancement to deliver visually impactful and accessible materials.
• Design professional publications, reports, and briefs aligned with the communication strategy related to SPAR6C Pakistan activities (technical report production, factsheets, etc.)
• Design audio, video, presentations and other communication materials, requested by the SPAR6C project team and by the MoCC&EC.
• Support development of public communication activities of SPAR6C through talking points, speeches, photo coverage, interviews and other communication products
• Ensure technical documents, briefs, PowerPoint presentations, and reports adhere to professional design standards.

• (MANDATORY) Master’s degree (or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience) in public communication, public relations, marketing, journalism or another relevant field and 5 or more years of related communications/journalist working experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• (MANDATORY) Familiarity with local news agencies, mass media channels and social media on climate change and green development and established network with local journalists
• (MANDATORY) Excellent in written and verbal communication in English.
• (MANDATORY) Skills in copy editing, photo-taking, visual designing, audio and video communications development, and proven ability to utilize audio-visual production software for communications products.
• (MANDATORY) Expertise in using remote collaboration tools like Zoom, MS Teams, and related software, with adaptability to work across different time zones for effective coordination with the international team.
• (DESIRED) Background or experience in technical / scientific reporting and/or journalism
• (DESIRED) Skills and experiences in website and database development supervision.
• (DESIRED) Interest and background in climate change, climate action, social change, sustainable development, and environment
• (DESIRED) Experience working under tight deadlines and, preferably, with government stakeholders, based in government institutions.