Request For Expression of Interest (RFEI): Media and Strategic Communications Services in South Asia
Position Overview
Position Summary
Women’s World Banking invites Expressions of Interest from experienced media, public relations, and integrated communications agencies to support its South Asia (largely India) thought leadership positioning, executive profiling, reputation building, and fundraising communications (earned + owned channels. No paid).
This is an Expression of Interest only. Shortlisted agencies will be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process and detailed pitch presentation.
Women’s World Banking seeks a strategic communications partner with demonstrated expertise in financial inclusion, social impact and purpose, gender equity, development finance, or adjacent sectors.
How to Apply
Interested agencies are requested to submit a concise proposal that includes (ppt slides):
- Organizational Profile
- Legal name and year of establishment
- Geographic footprint
- Core service offerings
- Relevant Experience
- List of current and recent clients in similar sectors
- List of CSR, foundation, or philanthropic mandates currently handled
- List of purpose-driven or social impact campaigns currently managed
- Relevant case studies with measurable outcomes
- Links to sample work, including thought leadership and executive profiling
- Proposed Team
- Profile of team lead for such a mandate
- Short bios of key talent in this space (across levels)
- Specific experience in translating knowledge products into op-eds, briefing notes, etc.
- Strategic Assessment: Agencies must include a short note on your assessment of Women’s World Banking’s current positioning, visibility, profiling, media presence, etc. (strengths, gaps, and missed opportunities).
Expressions of Interest must be received no later than March 16, 2026
Subject line: 2026_EOI_PR+SM_AgencyName
Applicants may submit their question(s) in writing until March 14, 2026 to hc@womensworldbanking.org. Please include in the e-mail subject line “Questions: Media and Strategic Communications”.
About Women's World Banking
We believe in being a force for the greater good, devoted to accelerating and growing the financial inclusion of women. With rapidly changing markets, influenced by technology and social behavioral expectations, we are embarking on a new chapter to transform the way we design and implement solutions.
For over 40 years, Women’s World Banking has partnered with financial institutions, showing them the benefit of investing in women as customers. We equip these institutions with in-depth research and data driven insights to develop financial products and educational programs. While our clients are financial service providers, our mission is to engage consumers – women who are marginalized by financial systems.
Women’s World Banking and WWB Asset Management is an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
