Communication Consultant supporting UNICEF External Communication advocacy and visibility effort, (nationals only).

Cairo

Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Cairo
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Political Affairs
- Communication and Public Information
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Communication / External Relations
Closing Date: Closed

Externa Communication (EC) is a cross-sectoral Programme of UNICEF Egypt which seeks to advocate for children’s issues and UNICEF interventions. The role of communication and public advocacy is critical in UNICEF Egypt’s programming– in ensuring that children issues are well positioned on the public agenda and that UNICEF messaging are consistent and in line with the UNICEF global strategy. External Communication plays a strong role in representing the most deprived children, showcasing UNICEF’s interventions, and supporting external messaging in relation to children issues.

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.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

OBJECTIVE

Ensure the quality, visibility and consistency of communications and messaging related to Children rights.

Support the implementation of UNICEF communication and public advocacy strategy, including providing support in the organisation of public events and public relations activities.

Follow up with the relevant programme sections on upcoming opportunities on visibility, develop creative proposals and implement the coverage and visibility.

Support donor’s relations and reporting

METHODOLOGY

Duties will entail regular monitoring, follow-up and supervision of the below mentioned tasks.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

Ensure quality visibility and highlight Children issues and UNICEF interventions in Egypt. The following deliverables are required:

Key Tasks

Expected Outputs

1. Support the implementation of UNICEF communication strategy;

2. Organize advocacy events

3. Support the production of Human Interest stories and audio-visual productions

4. Liaise with UNICEF digital team and the media to ensure high visibility for children issues and UNICEF interventions

5. Any other tasks needed in support of the External Communication programme to ensure the smooth operation of the programme and adequate responding to the communication needs of the organization.

1. UNICEF communication strategy is timely implemented

2. At least 10 events have taken place (campaign launch event, field visits), with the consultant/contractor developing the events concept notes, liaising with the relevant colleagues, developing key messages, media kit and ensuring that the event is taking place according to UNICEF standards

3. Support is provided to the monthly production of at least 10 Human Interest Stories (print and / or audio-visual)

4. The quality available material produced is timely channelled to the relevant platforms through liaising with the UNICEF digital team and the media.

5. Events and happenings well planned and implemented and documented properly for future use in updating UNICEF platforms and any other multimedia channels

Proposed Payment Schedule:

Monthly basis, upon delivery of monthly report including a log of major activities and progress, achievements, constraints and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

University degree in Mass Communication or related social studies
Very good writing and editing skills in English and Arabic
Good knowledge of UNICEF mandate
Good communication and presentation skills
Ability to work for long hours and deliver under stress and within strict deadlines

CONDITIONS OF WORK

Work will be undertaken in an office setting. A computer will be provided.

NOTE FOR CONSULTANTS AND INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS:

Please submit a financial offer along with your proposal, which contains the following information:
1)Fee for services to be provided based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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

Remarks:

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

This vacancy is now closed.
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