(i) Assists the MWSDB and HSMVSUPIC
in establishing a proactive informative
campaign and dialogue with concerned
stakeholders in both the Melamchi
and Kathmandu valleys.
(ii) Promote the benefits of the
MWSP, targeting project-affected people,
project stakeholders, the general
public and non-government organization
(NGOs); and support HSMVSUPIC's public
relation activities.
(iii) Proactively organize public
relations events, in coordination
with MWSDB, HSMVSUPIC and the PMC
(i.e., mobilize media and engage in
a fact-based debate with social activists
to separate reality from myth regarding
MWSP, its activities and intent).
(iv) Organize, at least once in three
months, meeting with other stakeholders
such as the local bodies, VDCs and
NGOs in order to disseminate information
and seek feedback as stipulated in
the loan agreements and other documents
for the project.
(v) Assist in the development of
PR skills to MWSDB's staff by organizing
training and capacity building programs.
Prepare and submit a plan of such
programs as part of the consultant's
inception report.
(vi) Promote understanding among
local communities , project and affected
people so that conflicts are lessened
and the project is executed smoothly;
(vii) Identify and potential conflict
area at an early stage and assist
safeguard unit to take timely measures
to avert it.
(vii) Create awareness on the role
of HSMC and local communities in management
and handling grievances and implementation
of safeguard activities including
social uplift programme.
(ix) Prepare monthly, quarterly and
annual progress report with a summary
of periodic and cumulative figures
and data.
(x) Carry out public relation campaign
such as health camp, teachers training
and capacity enhancement programme
of local educational instructions
etc.
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