Knowledge Products

Knowledge products: Narrative and Visual Design to Raise Awareness of Socio-Bioeconomy in Peru

1.Background

AmazonBeEco is a regional initiative financed by IDB Lab, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and Conexsus, which serves also as the executing agency in partnership with a strategic coalition including Fundación Aliados (Ecuador), Amazon Conservation Team (Suriname), NESsT (Peru), IC Fundación (Colombia), and Conservation International (Guyana). The project aims to boost income generation for community-based biobusinesses across six countries by integrating biodiversity conservation, traditional knowledge, and economic justice.

NESsT, as the implementing partner in Peru is looking to capture and systemate lessons learned, methodologies, and practical experiences, transforming them into actionable knowledge products that contribute to the project’s Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) strategy and operation.

2.Objective

Consolidate, systematize, and translate knowledge generated from the country operations into structured, high-impact knowledge products (e.g., guides, manuals, case studies), aligned with the project’s Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) strategy and operation.

Ensure technical quality, relevance, and usability of knowledge products, supporting their validation and facilitating their dissemination.

3.Main Activities

Lead the consolidation, systematization, and structuring of knowledge products derived from project implementation in Peru.

Interact with the NESsT Peru team, portfolio and content developed by them.

Collect lessons learned and good practices using standardized formats, ensuring comparability and usability in Peru.

Develop high-quality knowledge products (4), which include case studies, blogs, technical notes, and content for dissemination through the project’s Knowledge Hub.

4.Scope of Deliverables

The expected deliverables include:

Product 1 (Flagship). Portfolio Case Study Collection

Development of three enterprise case studies highlighting:

• Indigenous-led enterprise
• Women-led enterprise
• Enterprise advancing toward external investment.

Objective / Dissemination platform: reports, website content, conferences, social media, and the project's Knowledge Hub.

Product 2. “Building Investment-Ready Amazonian Biobusinesses” Guide

Preparation of a practical learning guide focused on:

• Readiness assessment
• Common barriers
• Financing needs
• Enterprise strengthening journey.

This guide This aligns directly with the project's credit-readiness and finance objectives and may be disseminated through conferences, social media, and the Knowledge Hub.

Product 3. Knowledge Hub Content Package

Derived from Products 1-3, includes:

• Four blog articles
• One presentation
• Social media package (graphics and copy)
• 1-pager donor summary brief

Objective / Dissemination platform: website, social media platforms, and the Knowledge Hub.

Product 4. Peru Knowledge Legacy Kit

Development of a repository package containing:

• Interview templates
• Case study template
• Lessons learned methodology
• Photo documentation guide

Objective / Dissemination platform: internal purposes.

5.Obligations Of The Contracting Party

• The Contracting Party will provide information regarding the project’s objectives and any other information relevant to the performance of the activities under this consulting engagement.
• To the extent possible and with prior notice, the Contracting Party will facilitate contacts with identified relevant stakeholders.
• The Contracting Party will provide the consultant with a letter of introduction or any other documents required for the performance of the activities under this consulting engagement.

The Contracting Party commits to meet the following deadlines for each phase:

• Kickoff, document review, interview planning: 1 week approx
• Interviews with 3 enterprises + NESsT team members (scheduling included): 2 weeks approx
• Product 1: 3 case studies: 2 weeks approx
• NESsT review round #1: 1 week approx
• Product 2: Investment-readiness guide: 2 weeks approx
• NESsT review round #2: 1 week approx
• Product 3: Knowledge Hub package: 1-2 week approx
• Product 4: Legacy kit: 1 week approx
• Final revisions, QA, formatting, approvals and final delivery: 1-2 week approx
• Translations: English/Spanish: 1-2 week approx

6.Required Profile And Experience

• Demonstrable experience in impactful communication, storytelling, and digital design.
• Creative writing and editing ski