Download Project Officer-Sound Waves - Cultural Development Foundation

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FOR THE POST OF CONSULTANT, PROJECT OFFICER
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified persons for a short term
consultancy as a Project Officer with the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF), for
the implementation of a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) funded project, under the
BNTF7 Program, entitled, “Sound Waves: Transforming Youth at Risk Through Music.”
The Implementing Agency for this project is the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund
(SSDF); the Executing Agency is the Cultural Development Foundation.
A. Relationship and Responsibilities
1. Work under the direction of and reports to the Executive Director of the CDF
2. Assume full responsibility for the procurement of studio and musical equipment
and the civil works for the retrofitting space identified for creating a recording
studio.
B. Duties
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Liaise with Saint Lucia Social Development Fund Project Officer
Maintain project plan for setup of studio and procurement of equipment
Develop tender documents for the supply of studio and musical equipment
Develop tender documents for the civil works to retrofit studio
Participate in the review of proposals to supply and build
Oversee the civil works for the retrofitting of existing space in the CDF main
building for the setup of a recording studio
7. Lead negotiations with potential contractors and suppliers
8. Oversee the installation of equipment in studio
9. Prepare quality assurance measures for monitoring of project deliverables
10. Provide periodic updates, at intervals to be agreed, to Executive Director and
Senior management in CDF
11. Prepare end stage report for sub-component; “Setup of studio and procurement of
equipment and musical instruments.”
C. Qualifications and Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Project Management
2. One to two years of verifiable engagement in a project management position;
3. Evidence of having managed projects which involved procurement and/or
supervision of civil works
4. A background in music and experience in the procurement of musical instrument
and studio equipment would be an asset.
D. Conditions of Service
This contract will be a fixed price contract with duration of approximately 6
months.
E. Method of Application
Expressions of interest along with Curriculum Vitae and verifiable Certification and two
(2) references, should be submitted to:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Barnard Hill, P.O. Box CP5405
To reach no later than Friday 10, March 2017
Please state on the envelope EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN SHORT TERM
CONSULTANCY IN THE POST OF PROJECT OFFICER. Only applications from
suitably qualified applicants will be acknowledged.
Terms of Reference
Project Consultant: Sound Waves: Transforming Youth at Risk Through Music
B. Background and Description
Internationally and regionally, music is recognized as a growth industry even in harsh economic
times. Additionally studies increasingly show the power of music to transform the outlook of youth
at risk, giving them the opportunity to develop their ability to express themselves effectively
working out their challenges through creative expression and also increasing their cognitive
functions across the learning spectrum.
http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/09/community-music-programs-enhancebrain-function-in-at-risk-children.html
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/reference/instruction/ViolinsViolence.cfm
Statistics and anecdotal reports both show that Saint Lucia has been suffering with increasing youth
unemployment; school absenteeism; growing crime; drug and substance abuse with a recent report
to the Human Rights Council in Geneva states:
84% of offenders on remand were overwhelmingly male and in the younger two ranges 1624, and 25-35. Young male offenders are disproportionately over represented in the
criminal justice system1
The census data2 cites an overall unemployment rate of 24.4% of which 20.9% is male and 28.4% is
female. However, youth statistics are far worse with 42.5% unemployed. Saint Lucia also has a high
level of persons under 15 years (20.7%) indicating that the numbers of job-seeking youth will not be
diminishing.
C. Rationale:
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Drug Policy & Human Rights in Saint Lucia Report presented before the Human Rights Council in the
framework of the 23rd Universal Periodic Review Session 23 March 2015
Central Statistics Office, Saint Lucia, compiled in February 2015 for this project
The Importance of Sound Waves
Saint Lucia has benefited immensely by the availability of musical education available at the Saint
Lucia School of Music(SLSM), however, the capacity of the SLSM to reach the demographic
targeted by this project, is limited. In discussions with the SLSM, they recount their experience:
“...the Government of Saint Lucia discontinued the Community Access Grant programme last year
citing fiscal challenges. The grant was originally created IN 2011 to support the growth and
expansion of the school's community outreach music programmes . This was a direct result of the
successful implementation of the OAS Marchand Youth Orchestra a three year pilot project which
inspired the creation of similar programmes across the island.
As many as 15 programmes were established by entities in various communities, many lacking the
technical capacity to execute and competing for the same funding resources. This resulted overall in
a severely compromised programmes and no collaborative plan for their sustainability. Ultimately
all were cut due to funding challenges.”
This project proposes to take the music training back into communities at risk and to provide
facilities that solve a key problem for youth wishing to pursue a career in music – affordable top
quality recording and rehearsal space: this will remain accessible by the beneficiaries long after the
project is completed. The Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) will incorporate a continued
level of support to the beneficiaries beyond the scope of this project.
The project will give the beneficiaries the opportunity to gain National certification in music
through the Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ) system; these certifications are also
regionally recognized and contribute to the ease of working and studying in non-native CARICOM
states and are recognized internationally contributing to beneficiaries’ ability to access international
educational opportunities.
D. Project Goal
E. Provide youth at risk with an opportunity and facilities that enable them to express
themselves and develop skills that will enhance their prospects for socially and
economically rewarding livelihoods.
E. Objectives
The objectives of the Project are to:
F. Create a certified training programme in music skills to include: theoretical skills; recording
skills; performance skills; business and life skills
G. Develop a top quality recording and training facility
H. Train 50 youth in music, business and life skills to enhance their livelihoods and bring
increased cultural and entertainment offerings to Saint Lucia
I. Leave a legacy of facilities, agreements in principle and training opportunities beyond the
scope of the project
F. General Outcomes
The general outcome of Sound Waves will be the creation of a greater range of opportunities for the
beneficiaries for rewarding livelihoods and improving the pool of talent available in Saint Lucia.
It will also greatly contribute to the capacity of ongoing programmes in music skills and recording
particularly targeting vulnerable youth, through the CDF, the SLSM and community organizations.
The project will seek to foster mentorship, find apprenticeships and develop private and public
sector relationships and agreements in principle to facilitate the growth of beneficiaries from
hobbyist to earning professional.
It must be emphasized that the long-term impact of Sound Waves will be dependent on the quality
and sustainability of facilities and programmes developed within the capacity of the organizations as
well as founding strong relationships with mentors.
G. Specific Outcomes
At the specific level, the expected outcomes are:
C. A nationally certified training programme in music and recording skills
D. Trained Trainers
E. 50 youth trained in music and recording skills with associated business, professional and life
skills
F. A high-quality Recording Studio with rehearsal and training space:
1. A managed space that will remain available to disadvantaged and youth at risk youth
that will present an opportunity for expression within a forum for ongoing
development of musical talents, professional and business skills
H. Objectives of Consultancy
The main objective of the assignment is to provide technical support for the effective
implementation of the sub-component of the Project; to retrofit a recording studio and the
procurement of musical and studio equipment, in accordance with the requirements of the
Caribbean Development Bank under the BNTF7 Sub-Programme, Sound Waves: Transforming
Youth at Risk Through Music.
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Scope of Works
The principal responsibilities of the Project Officer will be:
J. to manage the procurement process in order to ensure strict compliance with the Caribbean
Development Bank procurement rules and procedures as well as the relevant regulations of
Saint Lucia. The Project Officer will coordinate procurement activity, completion of
implementation and procurement plans, bidding documents, conduct negotiations with
contractors, or consultants, or suppliers, and manage deliveries of works, services and
goods; including civil works for the retrofitting of a recording studio;
K. to liaise with the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) through its assigned
Projects Officer. The Project Officer will arrange project planning and project
implementation activities; The Project Officer will prepare quality assurance measures for
monitoring of project deliverables. The Project Officer will provide periodic written or
verbal reports, at intervals to be agreed, to Executive Director. The Project Officer will
prepare an end stage report for sub-component; “Setup of studio and procurement of
equipment and musical instruments.”
L. to draft project related documents, including official correspondence for submission to the
Caribbean Development Bank through the (SSDF);
M. any other assignments related to the project that may be requested by the Executive
Director.
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Reporting
Project Officer will report directly to the Executive Director of the CDF . The Project Officer will
submit monthly time sheets and a monthly report on his/her activities, which the Executive Director
and the Chief Finance Officer shall approve before submission to SSDF for payments to the
Consultant.
K. Qualifications and Experience
F. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Project Management;
G. One to two years of verifiable engagement in a project management position;
H. Evidence of having managed projects which involved procurement
I. Evidence of knowledge or experience of building/construction procedures
J. A background in music and experience in the procurement of musical instrument and studio
equipment would be an asset.
Contract Type: Individual Fixed Price Contract
Duration: Approximately 6 Months
Location: CDF Headquarters, Barnard Hill, Saint Lucia
Deadline for Submission is: March 10, 2017