United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Media Consultant

Organization: British & Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

Background

BAAG – British & Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group – is a unique advocacy and networking agency which aims to support humanitarian and development programmes in Afghanistan. We work closely with Afghan civil society groups, reflecting Afghan views and aspirations. Founded in 1987, we currently have 30 member agencies. BAAG is a source of expert advice for policymakers, donors, media and the public.

BAAG’s vision is for a just and peaceful Afghanistan where every citizen is able to fulfil his or her potential, enjoy their economic and social rights, and play an active part in the development and governance of their country. Its mission is to work together with member agencies and others to raise awareness of the needs and aspirations of Afghans, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable. It aims to promote policies to counter poverty and encourage good practice and policy in development and humanitarian work.

BAAG is currently working with the Department for International Development (DFID) on a programme to deliver a large-scale civil society conference in London on 24^th November 2014. This civil society conference precedes an international donors’ conference co-hosted by the UK and Afghan governments on 25^th November 2014, also in London. The name of the civil society conference is ‘Ayenda’ (Dari for future) and the donor conference will be called The London Conference on Afghanistan. Approximately 54 Afghan delegates from across civil society will attend this, along with development experts from international NGOs, think tanks and academia and policy makers from the UK, Europe, Afghanistan and further. It is expected that high profile ministers from the British and Afghan governments will attend at least part of the Ayenda conference.

In addition, leading up to the conference, BAAG will work with DFID and its members to organise a schedule of peripheral events (round tables, discussions, high level meetings).

A core objective for BAAG and DFID is to secure international media coverage of the Ayenda conference and its Afghan delegates, and thus we are seeking an experienced Media Consultant.

Please see the attached Terms of Reference for the responsibilities, deliverables, schedule of work and experience required.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining both how you meet the minimum experience requirements and providing examples of your work to jenny.humphreys@baag.org.uk by 15^th October 2014.

Interviews will be held in central London on Friday 17^th October and the successful consultant will be required to start work in the week of 20^th October, as per the schedule of work detailed in the attached Terms of Reference.