Consultancy – Planning and implementing Communication in Emergencies activities (65 working days), Beirut Lebanon

UNICEF is looking for a consultant to develop the communication in emergencies.

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.

For every child, Happiness

How can you make a difference?

Work Assignment Overview:

The purpose of this Consultancy is to develop the UNICEF Lebanon Communication in Emergencies plan; structure UNICEF Lebanon's communication preparedness, response and recovery in emergencies; and implement several activities included in the plan.

UNICEF Lebanon will be the primary user of all the products and activities delivered through this consultancy. Partners and media might be involved in training activities.

Scope of Work:

The main objectives of the assignment:

(i) Develop the UNICEF Lebanon Communication in Emergencies plan and structure the communication preparedness and response in emergencies.

(ii) Strengthen the capacity of UNICEF staff, partners and media in child-focused communication in emergencies.

(iii) Produce a communication package (video, social media assets, web section, etc.) per risk scenario.

(iv) Provide support to the production of guidelines for effective outreach to vulnerable communities.

The consultant will consider these elements that will be provided by UNICEF Lebanon:

• UNICEF global Communication in Emergencies policies, guidance and tools.
• UNICEF humanitarian programme/sitreps in Lebanon.
• UNICEF Core Commitments to Children (CCC) in Emergencies.
• Samples of best practices of Communication in Emergencies.
• Samples of Communication in Emergencies packages.
• Emergency risk scenarios in Lebanon.
• Analysis of communication preferences of communities.

The consultant will plan meetings with UNICEF staff as needed to progress towards the submission of the deliverables.

The deliverables will be electronically submitted to the Chief of Communication, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (Private).

All documents and communications will be submitted in English.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

University degree in relevant field related to the required task;

Proven Knowledge and 7 years of experience in communication in emergencies.

Proven experience in training activities

Proven knowledge of the UN system and way of working is an asset.

Excellent planning and writing skills,

Fluency in English and writing skills

Knowledge in human rights issues, the human rights-based approach to programming and child rights.

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.

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:

The applicants are requested to submit an all-inclusive financial fee, indicating the daily cost.

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