Individual Contract (Maldivian National) Support design, brand and layout of communication and outreach materials for UNICEF Maldives.

UNICEF Maldives is seeking a Individual Consultant (Maldivian National) to support design, brand and layout of communication and outreach materials for UNICEF Maldives.

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Individual Contract (Maldivian National) to support design, brand and layout of communication and outreach materials for UNICEF Maldives.

Purpose of Assignment:

UNICEF Maldives Country Office entered into a new Programme of Cooperation (2016-2020) with the Government of Maldives. As its contribution to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2016-2020, the overall goal of the current Country Programme is to support the Government of Maldives to reduce inequalities and disparities and achieve progressive realization of the rights of all children, especially the most vulnerable. In line with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018–2021, the Country Office will continue to build partnerships with key social sectors and partners at all levels through advocacy, communication and campaigning. The country programme design adopts an evidence-based, policy advocacy and institutional strengthening approach in addressing the barriers that affect the most disadvantaged.

To translate this commitment to child rights and equity into resources and action for children, UNICEF Maldives Country Office (MCO) through the implementation of the Country Programme Document (CPD), will build a more coordinated, consistent, communication and public advocacy operation that both embraces and leads change.

To support visibility and highlight its main results to be achieved for disadvantaged and vulnerable Maldivian children, UNICEF MCO continues to develop and disseminate both printed and digital communication and outreach materials with a view to promote and strategically position child rights and wellbeing in the national agenda.

Objective: 

The overall goal of this consultancy is to support development of greeting cards for special Maldivian events/occasions, UNICEF-programme infographics, digital assets for the World Breastfeeding Week, layout design for Community Social Groups (CSG) handbook, assets to advocate for safe and responsible use of roads and posters on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), to be used as communication and outreach materials by the organization. 

Duty station: Home-based with regular update meetings.

Supervisor: Communication for Development Officer

Details of Deliverables:

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

Deadline for Application: 9th July 2019, 06:00pm (West Asia Standard Time)

Application link:

Remarks:

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