Communication Consultant (Part-time), Brand Building Section, Division of Communication

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. Purpose: The Division of Communication (DOC) is responsible for helping to shape UNICEF’s external image among global stake-holders. It plays a key role in communicating UNICEF’s stance on policy issues, ensuring that the rights of children and women remain a development priority. The Division is responsible for developing global advocacy, brand and communication strategies, as well as normative communication guidance for the organization. The Brand Building Section (BBS) ensures that UNICEF’s brand reflects organizational credibility and integrity to inspire public support for equitable results for children and to unite the organization in a clear and compelling vision to realize children’s rights. The Section comprises of Brand, Campaigns, Goodwill Ambassador and Event Teams. The Terms of Reference describe the role of a part-time Communication Consultant (Special Events), BBS.

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

Purpose: The Division of Communication (DOC) is responsible for helping to shape UNICEF's external image among global stake-holders. It plays a key role in communicating UNICEF's stance on policy issues, ensuring that the rights of children and women remain a development priority. The Division is responsible for developing global advocacy, brand and communication strategies, as well as normative communication guidance for the organization.

The Brand Building Section (BBS) ensures that UNICEF's brand reflects organizational credibility and integrity to inspire public support for equitable results for children and to unite the organization in a clear and compelling vision to realize children's rights. The Section comprises of Brand, Campaigns, Goodwill Ambassador and Event Teams.

These Terms of Reference describe the role of a part-time Communication Consultant (Special Events), BBS.

Scope of Work:

Under the supervision of the Chief, the consultant will support the Section in its development, promotion and production of campaigns, and events, with a focus on World Children's Day (WCD). The consultant will also assist with research and administration tasks to support the activities of the Section.

Responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Assists with the development, promotion and distribution of public-facing initiatives including WCD;
• Assists with event-management of WoCD, GWA, campaign or OED-related events;
• Conducts research on campaigns, events and grand;
• Support the BBS in the development and implementation of the WCD. 
• Other ad-hoc research, analysis and reporting as needed, to support UNICEF's global communication initiatives.
• Support the strategic planning of WCD campaign calendar.
• Manage a group of WCD campaign volunteers.
• Assist with WCD campaign logistics and meeting schedules.
• Support organization and management of campaign files, correspondence and assets
• Support research of target audiences, influencers, partners and individuals for WCD.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Tangible and measurable outputs/deliverables of work assignment: (e.g. end products)

 ****Note: the target deadlines and duration below are an estimate. Some projects may run concurrently.****

Duty Station: (if NYHQ please include if the consultant will work onsite or offsite)The consultancy will be based in New York and the consultant will work on-site.

Travel: (if any during length of assignment) No travel is expected for this assignment.

Supervisor and timeframes for reviewing milestones and performance:Supervisor: David Ohana, BBS Chief, DOC. A mid-term performance review will be conducted followed by a final performance review upon completion of the assignment.

Performance indicators for evaluation of results: (e.g. timeliness, value of services rendered in relation to their costs, etc.)

• Quality and quantity of written materials produced
• Accuracy, depth and relevance of information provided
• Quality and sustainability of working relations
• Timeliness of response to requests for support

 Qualifications or specialized knowledge/ experience required:

• University degree in Branding, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyse information.
• One year work experience in a professional capacity in Communications, Branding, Marketing or Public Relations.
• Experience working in the development sector, government or NGO a plus.
• Effective writing skills
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Evidence of high levels of quality and productivity
• Ability to operate Mac and PC computer systems and applications.

Duration: Part-time for 6 months starting mid-April 2017 for a maximum of 55 working days (with possibility of extension to full time hours). Please note that consultants are not paid for UN holidays.

How to apply: Applicants must complete the consultancy application form. Applications must include a cover letter and daily rate in US$ to undertake the terms of reference above.

Applications lacking the daily rate will be disqualified as incomplete.  To view our competency framework, please click here.