Consultant SOW Communications

1. The project objectives and the specific purpose of services

The consultancy will build upon the broader ecosystem of the Digital Integration of Agricultural Supply Chains Alliance (DIASCA) the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Linux Foundation AgStack and other strategic partners. The assignment will contribute to enhancing communications stakeholder engagement launch readiness and long-term adoption of open-source digital infrastructure for agrifood supply chains.

The consultancy will culminate in the preparation of a comprehensive communications package supporting the launch of AgStack at the Open Source Summit in Prague on October 6 2026.

• Bi-weekly virtual coordination meetings.
  
• Email communication as required for review and feedback.
  
• Review sessions prior to the submission of each deliverable.
  

Deliverable 1: Rapid Assessment and Brand Audit Report

Deliverable 2: AgStack Communications Branding and Messaging Strategy

Deliverable 3: Digital Engagement and Platform Recommendations

Deliverable 4: Open Source Summit Launch Package

Deliverable 5: Implementation Action Plan and Communications SOPs

4. The calendar of activities

Approximately three (3) months - June 2026 September 2026

• Phase 1: Rapid Assessment and Brand Audit
  Estimated effort: 3 consulting days
  
• Phase 2: Communications Strategy and Branding Framework
  Estimated effort: 5 consulting days
  
• Phase 3: Digital Engagement and Platform Recommendations
  Estimated effort: 4 consulting days
  
• Phase 4: Open Source Summit Launch Package
  Estimated effort: 5 consulting days
  
• Phase 5: Implementation Action Plan and Standard Operating Procedures
  Estimated effort: 3 consulting days
  

Total estimated level of effort: 20 consulting days.

• Advanced university degree (PhD and/or Master) in Communications Marketing Journalism Public Relations Digital Media Information Systems International Development or related fields.
  
• Demonstrated experience developing communications branding and digital engagement strategies.
  
• Experience supporting technology open-source digital public infrastructure research-for-development or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible communications products for diverse audiences.
  
• Experience preparing launch materials event communications presentations stakeholder engagement materials and strategic messaging frameworks.
  
• Familiarity with agrifood systems sustainability digital agriculture supply chain technologies or related sectors.
  
• Excellent writing editing synthesis and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with international and multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Experience working with Linux Foundation projects or open-source communities.
  
• Familiarity with open-source governance models.
  
• Experience in donor-funded digital transformation or agricultural technology initiatives
  

7. The total estimated budget for the consultancy

• A technical proposal including a brief statement.
  
• A Curriculum Vitae including two (2) references.
  
• A financial proposal that includes at a minimum hourly daily or deliverable-based rates travel expenses and other direct and indirect costs (with an approximate maximum total value of USD 15000).