Description
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is seeking a partner to provide community engagement services for the Solomon Islands Threshold Program. The program aims to implement policy and institutional reforms to reduce poverty through economic growth in Solomon Islands. The community engagement services will focus on supporting communities located nearby registered land parcels with high potential to attract tourism investment. The selected partner will be responsible for tasks such as public outreach and awareness, advising communities on social license issues, and facilitating agreements between investors and communities. The partner will work closely with the MCC, the Solomon Islands Government, and other implementing partners to achieve the program's objectives. Key requirements for the partner include experience working with indigenous communities, expertise in community engagement, negotiations, and conflict resolution, and knowledge of gender and social inclusion issues.
• The partner will work with communities to establish social license agreements with investors.
• The partner will provide advice and facilitation support to communities during negotiations with investors.
• The partner will work with other implementing partners to manage messaging and set expectations for investment opportunities.
• The partner will support communities in developing tourism-related skills and obtaining training.
• The partner will work with the Solomon Islands Government to build its capacity in community engagement and social license issues.