As the effects of climate change, prolonged and violent conflict and displacement persist, UNICEF continues to respond to an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises across the world, – in 2023, UNICEF is responding to emergencies in 155 countries and territories, with a funding requirement of $10.3 billion. As at October 2023, UNICEF is responding to 5 L3 emergencies (Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Polio and Cholera outbreaks and Haiti) response, and 6 L2 emergencies (Ethiopia, Ukraine, Yemen, Sahel Crisis, Afghanistan and Eastern Chad).
The need for bespoke fundraising assets to position our humanitarian responses and needs with the private sector is crucial, as we seek to raise much needed financial and non-financial support. Over the last couple of years, we have seen quite incredible traction from the propositions that have been produced for the private sector fundraisers e.g., for Ukraine, HoA, Türkiye and Syria earthquake response etc. and from which we are building on strategically to unlock funding for emergencies more equitably.
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As the effects of climate change, prolonged and violent conflict and displacement persist, UNICEF continues to respond to an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises across the world, – in 2023, UNICEF is responding to emergencies in 155 countries and territories, with a funding requirement of $10.3 billion. As at October 2023, UNICEF is responding to 5 L3 emergencies (Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Polio and Cholera outbreaks and Haiti) response, and 6 L2 emergencies (Ethiopia, Ukraine, Yemen, Sahel Crisis, Afghanistan and Eastern Chad).
The need for bespoke fundraising assets to position our humanitarian responses and needs with the private sector is crucial, as we seek to raise much needed financial and non-financial support. Over the last couple of years, we have seen quite incredible traction from the propositions that have been produced for the private sector fundraisers e.g., for Ukraine, HoA, Türkiye and Syria earthquake response etc. and from which we are building on strategically to unlock funding for emergencies more equitably.
How can you make a difference?
PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
Within the framework PFP impact plan, the overall purpose of this assignment is to provide editing support in the production of fundraising assets (proposals, propositions, think pieces cases for investment) to support high-value audience (corporate, philanthropy and foundations) fundraising for emergencies (Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Polio and Cholera outbreaks and Haiti )and any new declarations and L2 emergencies (Ethiopia, Ukraine, Yemen, Sahel Crisis, Afghanistan and Eastern Chad )and any new declarations). Situation is dire for all L3 emergencies requiring us to create compelling fundraising narratives for our donors, be they cases for support, think pieces for underfunded or forgotten crisis or donor reports that showcase the short term and potentially long-term impact of funds received.
OBJECTIVE
The overall objective is to set up a Long-Term Agreement to facilitate and expedite the process by which PFP Humanitarian funding unit will hire an editor as required for specific projects to develop fundraising assets, in support of our fundraising efforts for emergencies.
MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
Editing and editorial support: Support cases for support, donor reports, think pieces and investment cases editing requirements in support of high value fundraising drives for emergencies:
• Attend and contribute to brainstorming meetings and process for think pieces
• Structure the writing outline (including word count of all body text, titles, words in charts, graphics, pull quotes, photo captions and text boxes), in support of the writing process.
• Background understanding and research of each emergency or think piece for substantial rewriting (beyond a copy edit) for better flow, language and engaging narrative.
• Write introduction/context based on writer’s inputs as well as research and creative thought.
• Write/source HIS, photo captions, and sidebars.
• Research, gather and layout photos, dynamic quotes. Assure copyrights.
• Format each asset assuring visual balance, UNICEF style, engaging and professional product.
• Manage page limits and queries without comprising quality information.
• Oversight of editorial calendar with deadlines, keep team abreast of status of assets.
• Create assets when writers are unavailable (when on leave, other contractual engagements).
Responsibilities of the Consultant:
• The consultant will use their own equipment; laptops, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for this task.
• The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
• The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.
• regular liaison with manager and content owners and any related units.
Responsibilities of UNICEF:
• UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements
• UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding guidelines
• UNICEF will share the documents and specifications with the consultant as he/she becomes available and will coordinate the timely delivery of work
DELIVERABLES
1. Editing Cases for support:
• long themed proposal
• short cases for support
2. Editing and managing of graphic design process for Private Sector donor reports
• 100 day private sector donor reports
• 6-months private sector donor reports
• 12-months private sector donor reports
3. Editing and managing of graphic design process for Private Sector donor reports
• country preparedness and resilience proposals
• humanitarian thematic thought pieces
4. Writing cases for support (in writers’ absence)
Case for support (as surge support)
FINANCIAL PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
TRAVEL
No travel is envisaged for this consultancy.
ESTIMATED DURATION OF LTA
3 years
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:
• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in Business, English Language, Communications or Marketing, journalism and further education in International Development, Emergency Response, or another relevant technical field. A first-level university degree, in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience of editing fundraising assets (proposals, investment cases, business cases, business reports etc.) for private sector or public sector donor markets for US$100,000+ is required.
• Use of creative writing and editing to elevate fundraising narratives, and create compelling propositions is essential
• Experience of writing appeals for live emergencies is an advantage.
• Experience of multi-tasking and managing multiple deadlines on proposal writing and editing for different emergencies, countries, and types of documents.
Language:
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Remarks:
The application to be submitted through the online portal should contain four separate attachments:
i. A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online).
ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online).
iii. Three Work Samples– This includes three previously written proposals/reports/investment cases/propositions/journalistic features/ articles as per the required assignment (to be uploaded online)
iv. A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (To be uploaded online under “Financial Proposal” tab). Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.
Without all the above documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further.
Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
