Individual Consultancy: Development of Chisinau Municipality’s Communication and Advocacy Strategy

UNICEF Moldova is seeking the support of an Individual Consultant to develop Chisinau Municipality’s Communication and Advocacy Strategy

Under the overall assignment to provide Technical assistance for further strengthening the work of Chisinau Municipality General Departments of Social Assistance and Health, of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, and of Child Protection, UNICEF Moldova is looking for an Individual consultant for the Development of Chisinau Municipality’s Communication and Advocacy Strategy.

The overall objective of the assignment is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the relevant Municipal Departments of Social Assistance, Health, and of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, and develop relevant sector specific, human resource strengthening and communication and visibility strategies as described in Technical Annexes 1 to 5 (see ToR).

The specific objectives of this consultancy are:

In regard to Development of Communication and Advocacy Strategy (Technical Annex 5):

• Review and assess the existing department specific Communication and Advocacy strategy, including existing practices and tools, key communication channels and communication messages, and existing partnerships.
• Assess the human resource capacities and skills related to communication, identify gaps and capacity weaknesses, conduct a training needs assessment and recommend relevant communication development goals;
• Conduct interviews with key municipal stakeholders, media counterparts, media NGOs, beneficiaries of the services, including children, adolescents and their parents to identify relevant communication and visibility needs, with focus on strengthened promotion of municipal social services and children and adolescents related programs. 
• Based on the collected evidences, develop Advocacy and Communication Strategy for related Chisinau Municipality’s Departments for the period 2020-2024 and consult it with key stakeholders.

Definition of supervisory arrangements:

The Communication Consultant will report to the Communication Officer of UNICEF Moldova.

Work location and travel involved:

The work will require local travel in mutually agreed locations including in Chisinau. The consultant is expected to cover costs, arrange and schedule such visits, including transportation. The UNICEF office will facilitate introductions to key informants.

Consultant will make and pay for own international travel arrangements for arriving to Moldova including visa costs, insurance, any taxes etc., if applicable.

Qualifications and work experience:

• Master’s Degree in Journalism, PR and communication, preferably with a focus on advocacy, behaviour change and changing social norms;
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in advocacy and communication with a focus on developing strategies, planning and analysing existing communication and behaviour change interventions;
• Sound knowledge of international and regional developments and best practices in advocacy and behavior change communication;
• Strong analytical skills, including advocacy, communication and behavior change analysis;
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Experience in developing communication strategies for LPAs is desirable;
• A doctoral degree (PhD) is a strong asset;
• Experience in developing advocacy and communication strategies in other ECA countries is a strong asset.

General requirements:  

• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Working command of Romanian is a strong asset.
• Experience in working with UNICEF and/or other UN Agencies will be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the field of the ECA region including Moldova is a strong asset.

For more details on deliverables and minimum requirements, please refer to attached Terms of reference (ToR)

 ToR Technical assistance to Chisinau Municipality_va.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain two separate attachments: Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (templates below). Please secure the Financial Proposal *.pdf document with a password on document view; the password will be requested only from technically qualified candidates.

 Technical proposal_Individual_Consultancy.docx

 Financial Offer_Individual Consultant_Annex 5.xlsx

Applications for this assignment must be received no later than: 3 May 2019.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, 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 advanced to the next stage of the selection process.