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Anuncio de adjudicación del contrato
Proyecto: Protección de los recursos marítimos en América Central III (Fase III)
BMZ-No. 2017.6892.8

En atención a lo indicado en el numeral 43.2 de la SDO-001-MARFund-FIII-2025, se procede a notificar y publicar la adjudicación del contrato resultante, detallando la siguiente información:

a) Nombre y dirección del Contratante: Mesoamerican Reef Fund Inc. (MAR Fund)

22 Avenida 0-59 zona 15 Vista Hermosa II, Guatemala Ciudad 01015

(502) 2369-3188

b) Nombre, número de referencia del Contrato que se está adjudicando y el método de selección utilizado:

• Título del contrato: Contrato de servicios de Auditoría Externa para el Proyecto “Protección de los recursos marítimos en América Central III” para los períodos de enero a diciembre de los años 2025-2026”.
• Contrato No.: SMF-006-2026
• Método de selección utilizado: Servicios de No-Consultoría / Convocatoria Regional (CR) / Licitación pública nacional (LPN)

c) Nombres de todos los licitantes que presentaron ofertas, con sus respectivos precios tal y como se leyeron en voz alta en el acto de apertura de ofertas y como se evaluaron:

d) Nombres de los licitantes cuyas ofertas fueron rechazadas, con los motivos correspondientes:

Nombre y país del licitante seleccionado, el precio final total del Contrato, su duración y un resumen de su alcance:

• Nombre de licitante: Manuel Cervantes y Asociados, S. C.
• País: Guatemala
• Valor del Contrato: ochenta y ocho mil quinientos dólares (US$88,500.00)
• Fechas de entrada en vigor y de expiración del Contrato: del 15 de abril 2026 al 14 de junio 2027.
• Resumen de su alcance: La firma seleccionada realizará la auditoría financiera externa de los fondos del proyecto financiado por el KfW, asegurando el cumplimiento de las normas internacionales de auditoría (ISAE 3000) y verificando la elegibilidad de los gastos en los cuatro países de ejecución (México, Belice, Guatemala y Honduras).

f) Link de publicación SDO: 1_SDO-NC-Documento-de-Adquisiciones_auditorias 2025-2026_(MAR Fund)

Fecha de publicación: 27 de abril 2026

Terms of Reference for
Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund)

Mesoamerican Reef Restoration Network (MAR-RRN) Communication Consultant

1. Introduction and Background
The Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) is the largest coral reef system in the Atlantic Ocean, stretching more than 1,000 kilometers along the coastline of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, with an estimated economic value of over USD 4.5 billion and supporting more than 2 million inhabitants in the region. MAR Fund implements the Reef Rescue Initiative (RRI), which since 2017 has supported the Reef Restoration Network of the MAR (MAR-RRN)—a regional knowledge-exchange platform originally created in 2012 by Oceanus A.C. The Network is managed by an Executive Committee under established bylaws and a Strategic Plan for 2021–2026. Following a comprehensive 2025 diagnostic, MAR Fund will contract a consultant to facilitate communication among Network members through management of www.coralmar.org, social media, and other communication tools.

2. Objective of the consultancy
The main objective of this consultancy is to facilitate and promote knowledge exchange and enhance communication among members of the Reef Restoration Network of the MAR (MAR-RRN) through the management and continuous updating of the Network’s website www.coralmar.org, and other communication tools.

3. Main Activities
The consultant shall carry out the following activities:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive work plan that highlights and describes the activities carried out during this consultancy, highlighting the main products to be developed in support of the MAR-RRN.
2. Ensure the regular update of the Network’s website, www.coralmar.org, by uploading information relevant to the Network’s mission and of interest to its members.
3. Maintain regular communication with the website’s webmaster, and oversee the maintenance and regular updating of the website.
4. Look for content and key material to showcase the work of the Network and to raise interest among members, and make sure the webmaster receives this information to ensure timely publication and updates on the website.
5. Produce and publish the network’s monthly newsletters, ensuring to include important news, events, results, key achievements and content generated by the Network.
6. Produce informative notes based on relevant MAR-RRN information, as needed to share important news and disseminate relevant information.
7. Create and manage social media updates for the Network’s social media to highlight the work of the network and share relevant information with members and the general public.
8. Manage and maintain the Network’s distribution list (listserve), ensuring accurate member information and effective distribution of materials and communications to all members.
9. Maintain the MAR-RRN resource library updated, including all information related to reef restoration and conservation (e.g., restoration protocols, technical guides, research papers, and others).
10. Identify MAR-RRN members’ success stories from the field using photos and videos to showcase impact through informative notes, newsletters, and other materials approved by the Executive Committee.
11. Provide support for network events, webinars, and other activities by producing communication assets such as save-the-date notices, informative notes, participant lists, and online webinar registrations.
12. Track engagement metrics (e.g., open rates, event attendance, member growth), submit advance reports to the Executive Committee and MAR Fund as required, and ensure adjustments requested are implemented.

4. Duration of contract
The consultancy shall be implemented over a period of 12 months from the date of contract signature.

5. Submission of Deliverables

• All deliverables shall be submitted in electronic format only, via email to cocana@marfund.org copying mjavila@marfund.org.
• All deliverables shall be submitted in editable formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). PDFs will not be accepted.
• All deliverables shall be prepared in English and Spanish.
• MAR Fund shall create a SharePoint site or shared drive to facilitate submission of the deliverables.

6. Products to be delivered
The consultant shall deliver the following:

• A detailed timeline outlining key milestones, deliverables, and proposed methodology.
• Quarterly progress reports summarizing activities, engagement metrics, and challenges, including: three monthly newsletters distributed, minimum 15–20 posts published on the Network’s website, updated listserve, one documented success story with photos and video, and resource library updated with 1–2 new resources per quarter if applicable.
• A final annual report consolidating all activities, achievements, and engagement metrics (website traffic, newsletter performance, member growth), including lessons learned and recommendations for the future.

7. Financial Conditions
Professional fees will be negotiated based on the consultant’s qualifications, experience, and availability. Payments shall include professional fees, applicable taxes, and any banking charges, and will be processed on a quarterly basis upon satisfactory submission and approval of each deliverable. Travel costs, when necessary, will be covered separately upon MAR Fund approval.

8. Key Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Environmental Education, or a related field.
2. Based in the MAR region, with strong familiarity with the regional coral restoration community. If based in Mexico, the consultant must reside in Quintana Roo.
3. Minimum 3 years of proven experience in conducting the activities described in this ToR.
4. Experience with similar projects or organizations, preferably in the environmental non-profit sector.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
6. Demonstrated experience in social media management and website administration.
7. Knowledge of the specific sector relevant to the consultancy (e.g., coastal marine ecosystem restoration, environmental networks).

9. Required documentation
The consultant shall provide:

• Résumé or CV describing relevant experience. Maximum three pages.
• A letter of interest.
• A portfolio of pertinent projects demonstrating relevant work experience.
• At least three work references indicating work experience in the MAR.

10. Application Deadline
Send your application by May 15th, 2026 COB to cocana@marfund.org with a copy to mjavila@marfund.org. In case of incomplete documentation, the proposal will not be taken into consideration.

Considerations

• MAR Fund is an organization committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. Our employment policy ensures that all decisions—from recruitment to professional development—are based on merit and individual qualifications. We have a zero-tolerance policy on any form of discrimination or harassment. As an organization working toward the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems in the Mesoamerican Reef, we seek to integrate diverse perspectives and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and sectors to strengthen our mission.
• Proponents are responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and presentation of proposals submitted to MAR Fund for evaluation on the framework of this request for proposals, and therefore there is no obligation on behalf of MAR Fund to cover such costs – either in whole or in part – or to provide any advance or compensation if their proposal is not selected.
• Proponents acknowledge and accept that the preparation of the proposal(s) does not constitute a financial obligation on behalf of MAR Fund, and therefore the economic and financial responsibility for the preparation of the proposal(s) is exclusive of the proponent(s), regardless of the selection process outcome.
• The selection process will be carried out in accordance with MAR Fund’s internal evaluation guidelines and the result will be final.
• Only applicants who advance to the next stage of the selection process will be contacted, and due to the number of applications, MAR Fund will not provide feedback to applicants.