Long Term Agreement for Individual consultancy ( Writers) South Sudan

SHORT TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT 

Insert information here Long-term Agreement, Writer 

BACKGROUND 

Conflict and underdevelopment have plagued South Sudan for decades, leaving its children out of school, malnourished and vulnerable to disease, abuse and exploitation. The prospect of a better future following the country’s independence in 2011 was short-lived following the eruption of a civil war in 2013.  

To articulate the situation of children and women in South Sudan there is need for massive advocacy at various levels Through communication the need to safeguard the rights of children in South Sudan and to save lives through continued humanitarian assistance remains a priority for stakeholders, including donors, legislators, and influencers. 

A prudent approach therefore is to have on hand long-term agreements with writers, who can be brought on board to address written communication needs on an ad hoc and as-needed basis. 

OBJECTIVE 

Produce professional and compelling human- interest stories which reflects the situation of women and children in South Sudan, copy editing, speech writing, report writing and crafting press releases for advocacy and fundraising purposes.  

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ACTIVITIES, TASKS, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE 

With UNICEF guidance;  

• The consultant will collect human interest stories and should be able to take decent photographs to accompany the stories in case there is no photographer.  

• The consultant will edit UNICEF reports, stories and other relevant documents in line with UNICEF’s style guide.  

• The consultant will take notes and write documents as may be guided by the Chief of section and other communication staff.  

• Collect suggestions and contacts for possible human stories in consultation with the Chief of Communication and Advocacy  

• Contact identified persons and select the most interesting/impacting human story angle.  

• Travel to the project sites and meet with relevant people of the project activities – children, families, service providers, local authorities etc   

• Coordinate with the Communication staff on advocacy topics and outline of the expected human-interest stories  

Deliverables: (will be specified per assignment but should include the below)  

• Human interest stories  

• Feature articles (250-4000 words) written in English and submitted to UNICEF within the deadline set by UNICEF.  

• Brochures/factsheets written and edited.  

• Provide any relevant documentation (photos or recordings) on the subject that supplements the write-up.  

Budget: 

Indicate daily rates for: 

• Travel days 

• Production days 

• Post production days 

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES 

• Experience from similar contracts in the areas of Communication for Development, External Communications, Journalism or equivalent relevant experience.  

• Possess a relevant communications degree on B.A. level with at least 5 years of experience in Communication for Development, External Communications, Journalism  

• Ability to assimilate and communicate complex messages in an engaging and child-friendly manner.  

• Awareness and/or experience with UNICEF’s humanitarian principles.  

• Awareness and/or experience with UNICEF’s activities in South Sudan.  

• Experience working in a conflict/ post-conflict environment desirable.  

• Fluency in English and another UN language.  

• Awareness of ethical reporting, interviewing and photographing of children 

• Knowledge of local languages in South Sudan is an asset