Consultant: Writer & Editor (Policy Brief & Abridged Version: Children with Disabilities Situational Analysis Report) (2 months)

UNICEF is seeking the services of a consultant who will produce a four-page edited (with lay-out) Policy Brief and an abridged version of the Situational Analysis of Children with Disabilities in the Philippines report, including their printed copies. In April 2018, UNICEF completed the study on the situation of children with disabilities in the Philippines. To disseminate the results of the study more broadly and as wide as practicable, UNICEF intends to produce a one Policy Brief in popular format and an abridged version of the report to be distributed in various fora and platforms.

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

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Major Tasks

• • • Write and Edit a Policy Brief distilling findings, lessons and policy implications from the Situational Analysis on Children with Disabilities Report.
    • Write and Edit an Abridged Version of the Situational Analysis on Children with Disabilities Report.
    • Print Copies in Glossy Papers.

     

     

    Deliverables

     

    • 4-page Edited Policy Brief with Lay-out Printed in Glossy Paper @100 copies (inclusive of one revision based on UNICEF’s comments on first draft).
    • 15-page Abridged Version of the Situational Analysis on Children with Disabilities Report with Lay-out Printed in Glossy Paper @100 copies (inclusive of one revision based on UNICEF’s comments on first draft).

     

     

    Qualifications and Competencies of Successful Candidate

     

    • University Degree in related fields.
    • Demonstrated ability to write policy briefs and communication materials in various platforms.
    • Candidates should provide a portfolio containing examples of their achievements.
    • Lay-out and Printing experience.

     

     

    HOW TO APPLY

     

    Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 4 July 2018.  Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal under Job Number: 513995 will be considered.

     

    All candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, with a proposed workplan / timeline for the deliverables; and the duly filled P 11 form which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc indicating three (3) previous supervisors. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above.  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

     

    Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.

     

    By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.