REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

TN-SMART_2.0 Project 

Assignment Title: Individual Consultant – Communication Expert

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) has received for financing from the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) toward the cost of Developing Tamil Nadu Muti-hazard Potential Impact Assessment, Alert, Emergency Response Planning and Tracking (TN-SMART) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. 

The consulting services (the Services) include an individual consultant – Communication Expert to support the TNSMART project. Reporting to the Project Coordinator and working closely with the project team, the consultant will lead the development of communication materials and public outreach tools. Key responsibilities include designing reports, disaster management plans, and thematic action plans, producing visual content (e.g., pamphlets, videos, infographics), managing TNSDMA’s social media platforms, and preparing press releases, alerts, and meeting documentation to support effective communication and stakeholder engagement. 

The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest or can be found at the following website: www.rimes.int or via the URL provided below.