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Project Title: THE LINDEN ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME

TO PROVIDE SLIDESHOW WITH VOICE COMMENTARY ON THE HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE OF LINDEN FOR THE LINDEN MUSEUM

Beneficiary: THE NATIONAL AUTHORISING OFFICER OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA

1. The Linden Economic Advancement Programme (L.E.A.P)

Background
The Linden Economic Advancement Programme (L.E.A.P) proposes to develop the market for financial and non-financial business services in Guyana with a particular focus on the region of Linden (region 10). The Linden region was hard hit by the decline in the bauxite sector of the country. It therefore qualifies for support under the SYSMIN facility with the aim to diversify and regenerate the local economy.

The activities under the programme will assist the local private sector in creating/expanding businesses and will contribute to creating a more favourable investment environment to compensate for the decline in mining. It will also assist public authorities, through some infrastructure investments and training facilities to encourage new investments in new economic sectors.

The core activities of the project, which will be operational for 7 years, consist of business support services, provided on a cost-sharing basis and accompanying measures including:
• a revolving credit fund, the Linden Economic Advancement Fund, L.E.A.F;
• rehabilitation of socio-economic infrastructure;
• institutional strengthening to public and private institutions; and
• vocational training

Overall Objectives
Creation and strengthening of viable and competitive companies, generating new long-term jobs. This will contribute to improving the living conditions of the community in Linden and Region 10 and to reduce social tensions.

Results
• Improved local capacity for economic planning, project design and implementation within private and public sectors
• Improved business and finance sector
• Viable and competitive companies created
• Direct permanent jobs created by enterprises benefiting from loans and support services
• Laid-off miners or unemployed youth receive training in employable skills
• Public officials trained in economic and regional development planning; executives trained in project preparation, management and proposal writing
• Basic infrastructure upgraded

2. The Assignment

Objectives

The objective of the assignment is to arrange into slideshow with voice commentary the history, development and culture of the people of Linden for the Linden Museum.

Organization and Tasks

The assignment shall be carried out under the overall responsibility of the consultant who will be responsible to the LEAP senior management for the successful implementation and attainment of the assignment and its objectives, respectively.

Deliverables

1. Production of DVD slideshow with voice commentary.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include the following in close collaboration and under the supervision of the Business Development Unit Manager:
• Discuss with Client suitable slides, documentary and diction for slideshow.
• Submit draft, based on guideline agreed by Client to LEAP for approval
• Submit Final Document.

Schedule and Location
The assignment duration is for twenty one (21) days in the period of 20th October – 9th November, 2008. This assignment shall take place at the LEAP Office and Linden Museum, Linden. .

Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree, Communication - University of Guyana
• Minimum of four years experience in journalism

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