The UN Global Compact Network Canada is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from independent consultants / firms specializing in impact storytelling for writing and developing case studies for a publicly funded project on accelerating diversity, equity, inclusion in Canadian businesses (50 – 30 Challenge). The aim is to capture unique, innovative initiatives where Canadian non-profits and businesses are making an impact in accelerating diversity, equity, inclusion across their staff and governance leadership. Organizations selected are signatories to the Federal 50 – 30 Challenge and the storytelling will highlight their progress on the Challenge’s representation targets.
Activity Timeline: September 2024 to January 2025
Activity Budget: CA$ 16,000-19,000
Work Scope: Interviews with organizations, draft case studies for review by organization, edits as required, collaboration with videographer on complementary storytelling of other case studies being done in video format.
The Case Study Specialist (Writer) will be responsible for:
The Case Study Specialist (Writer) will be required to have:
Submission documents for Case Study Specialist (Writer):
The EOI should contain documents listed below:
The proposals should be formatted as one PDF document, branded, including contents page, and all above mentioned information.
EOI Submission Deadline
Submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m EST on 5 September 2024.Please submit to 50-30challenge@unglobalcompact.ca with the following subject line: ”EOI - Case Study Specialist Writer - 50 – 30 Challenge Project”. The UN Global Compact Network Canada is unable to discuss the terms of the project further in this call for EOIs, and therefore, will not be fielding informational calls or inquiries prior to the submission deadline. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
How will your EOI be evaluated?
The UN Global Compact Network Canada will evaluate all submissions using the following framework:
Background and Project Description
The 50–30 Challenge is an initiative launched by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada aimed at encouraging Canadian organizations to attain the following representation targets for board of directors and/or senior management roles:
The UN Global Compact Network Canada was named an Ecosystem Partner in 2021 and offers support to all Challenge participants through their project, “The Future is Equal: Enabling Ecosystems of Support in Canada”.
About UN Global Compact Network Canada
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