UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting proposals from individual national consultants for provision of support in the development of the External Version of the 2017 Country Office Annual Report.

The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop an external version of the 2017 UNICEF Zimbabwe Country Office Annual Report (COAR).

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Background

Communicating the UNICEF country programme with partners, donors, and the general public lies at the heart of UNICEF Zimbabwe’s communication and public advocacy work. It is critical that our donors and partners are familiar with UNICEF’s work across the entire spectrum of UNICEF programming and are conversant with the results achieved. Information is also critical to dispelling myths and wrong facts about what UNICEF does and does not do.

UNICEF conducts its annual reviews every year. Whereas, counterparts participate in these reviews, they are by no means the only parties interested in learning about what UNICEF does. An external version of the annual report is a useful document for sharing information about UNICEF’s work with the wider public, both within Zimbabwe and outside. The document will be shared with all our partners, as well as internally within UNICEF.

Objectives

The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop an external version of the 2017 UNICEF Zimbabwe Country Office Annual Report (COAR).  

Methodology and Expected Outputs

Under the supervision of the Officer in Charge (Communications for Development Specialist), the Consultant shall perform the following activities: -

• Research, content writing and proof reading.
• Carry out review of the 2017 annual report and determine input, in consultation with the Communication and PME sections.
• Compile a draft annual report for review by Communication and PME sections. The report should also include human interest feature stories.
• Produce a print-ready version of the annual report.
• Provide UNICEF with an electronic copy of the print-ready report.

Major tasks, Deliverables and Timeframe

 Key stages in the process

The consultancy will start in February 2018 and run for 15 working days.

Consultancy Requirements

Education

Advanced university degree in communication, development studies, social sciences or other relevant discipline

 Work Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in communication, development, or any related social science field;
• Strong communication and writing skills;
• Strong understanding of data, interpretation, analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality of work;
• Computer literacy and knowledge of standard PC software packages.
• Knowledge of development issues facing women and children, human rights, social inclusion and social change, gender equality, and inclusive development.
•  Experience in researching and writing on similar projects, with a demonstrated ability to complete a project of this nature.

 How to apply

If interested and available, please submit your application letter, CV, Technical proposal and an all-inclusive fee detailing daily professional fees, design and layout costs, etc as well as a sample of previous work done.  No travel is involved in this assignment and the consultant is expected to provide his/her own computer.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.