TERMS OF REFERENCE
DIIR PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH PROJECT
Background
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) was established in 1959 and is composed of seven departments based in Dharamshala, India. It is the democratically elected governing institution of the Tibetan people. In addition to looking after the welfare of the Tibetan community in India/Nepal/Bhutan, the CTA’s political mandate is to support the aspirations of Tibetans inside Tibet. The external communications responsibility of this mandate is largely carried out by the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR).
The priorities of the DIIR are:
Drawing the international community’s attention to the current human rights situation inside Tibet and prompting specific actions;
Development of compelling and engaging multi-platform communications;
To implement CTA’s global communications strategy, including external communications with partners (e.g. Tibet Support Groups, Tibetan Associations, Settlement Officers, parliamentary committees for Tibet), other stakeholders, and the media);
Ensure clear and consistent communications about CTA and its mission with key audiences, including advocates and champions, the political and academic communities, NGOs (e.g. human rights, environmental) major multilateral organizations (e.g. UN, EU), government officials and policymakers (foreign affairs, international aid agencies), and the media (international, Tibetan, Chinese).
Consulting Project
Since its inception in 1972, the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of CTA has published hundreds of books and pamphlets in English and Tibetan. However, due to the lack of comprehensive documentation system and storage of publication, DIIR does not currently possess many of its own publications, both in paper and digital format.
The proposed research project seeks to register, document and store all DIIR publications for future reprints and reference. The information will be compiled through various libraries, organizations and personal book collections.
Consulting Project Objectives
This research project will establish a unified documentation system in DIIR. DIIR plans to store all its publications, both in paper and digital format, for future reference, reviews and reprints. The important publications will also be made available in digital format for online access.
To this end, it seeks to engage the service of a researcher to research past DIIR publications and locate and secure a copy to identify which publications need to be revised and republished.
Consulting Project Requirements
Identify and contact individuals and organization libraries which may hold DIIR past publications
Acquire original copy of rare DIIR publications
Acquire hard copy and digital format of DIIR publications
Compile findings on research with a comprehensive list of DIIR publications
Assess DIIR publications and recommend which book needs to be revised and/or republished
Scope of Consulting Project
Area
Dharamshala
Delhi
Dehradun
Darjeeling
Sikkim
Varanasi
Organization
Library of Tibetan Works & Archives, Dharamshala
Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi
Songtsen Library, Dehradun
Non Governmental Organisations
Offices
Private Collections
Deliverables
Activity report to DIIR after every 2 weeks
A comprehensive list of DIIR publications (Tibetan and English)
Original copy of all the publications (Tibetan and English)
Copy of publications in digital or paper format (Tibetan and English)
A consolidated written report with research findings and recommendations
Assessment and recommendation for revision, review and republish of books or pamphlets of DIIR, CTA
Consultant Qualification
Minimum qualification: Undergraduate degree
Fluent in spoken and written English & Tibetan
Minimum 3 years of research or related experience, preferably in publication
Capacity to work independently
Willing to travel to different places
Good interpersonal skills
Familiarity with publication principles
Good knowledge about books on Tibet related issues
Familiarity with digital storage and scanning
Duration of Assignment
3 Months (December 1, 2014 – February 28, 2015)
Expenses
Travel of the consultant to the above given areas for research will be covered by CTA. Per-diem for 1 person for three months equivalent to INR 50,000/- will be disbursed in three installments of INR 10,000/- at the start of the month and INR 20,000/- each at the end of the following months. Expenses for any additional individual must be covered by the consultant.
To claim travel expenses, original tickets are required.
Remuneration
30% of the payment will be made after the submission of the first report. The second installment of 30% payment will be made after the submission of fourth report. Final 40% of payment will be made upon completion of project and submission of deliverables.
Submission of Offer of Service
Interested parties are invited to submit a CV including consulting fees, a letter explaining your qualifications for the post, your understanding of the research mandate, and two references (with contact information) who are familiar with your past research work to [email protected] by 13th October, 2014.
Budget
100,000 Rupees