Digital Media & Content Creation National Consultant, Belarus

Type of contract: National individual consultancy Duration: 11 months, September 2019 – July 2020, full-time, office-based Under the guidance and supervision of the Communication Officer, the consultant will assist UNICEF Belarus Country Office in (1) development and production of multimedia content in order to increase reach & effectiveness of visibility materials, (2) web-related activities, including drafting materials for the website and social media outreach and (3) integrating digital into all aspects of implementation of the Country Communications Strategy in line with the Global Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy.

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Digital Media and Content Creation National Consultant

UNICEF Belarus

Type of contract: National individual consultancy

Duration: 11 months, September 2019 – July 2020, full-time

Background and justification:

Digital engagement plays an important role in UNICEF's response to global shifts in the fields of communication, fundraising, advocacy and development. Use of digital media platforms helps position UNICEF in Belarus as a knowledge leader, expands outreach and broadens engagement around children's rights.

Effective use of digital channels for communication of UNICEF's key messages, through relevant content, experience and dialogue, allow individuals to connect directly with other individuals or groups, as well as brands and organisations, thus creating valuable relationships with both online and offline supporters.

In order to use digital communication platforms more effectively that will increase digital brand engagement UNICEF in Belarus would like to engage an individual consultant. 

Purpose and objectives:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Communication Officer, the consultant will assist UNICEF Belarus Country Office in (1) development and production of multimedia content in order to increase reach & effectiveness of visibility materials, (2) web-related activities, including drafting materials for the website and social media outreach and (3) integrating digital into all aspects of implementation of the Country Communications Strategy in line with the Global Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy.

Tasks and Deliverables:

Reporting on a monthly basis with an agreed template.

SUPERVISION, WORK RELATIONS & OVERSIGHT

The consultant will report to Communication Officer for direct supervision. They will work in close cooperation with Programme Specialists, as well as Deputy Representative, and Representative.

TRAVEL Travel may be required. Travel expenses will be covered in accordance with UNICEF guidelines.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Remuneration amount will be based on the qualification of the consultant and will be paid monthly in accordance with daily rate upon certification of deliverables.

UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines. All materials developed will remain the copyright of UNICEF and that UNICEF will be free to adapt and modify them in the future. This ToR is an integral part of the contract (SSA) signed with the consultant.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

Education

- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, marketing, PR, digital communications, social sciences, communication or a related field.

Work experience

- At least 3 years of experience in social media management, PR, journalism or writing for the web;

- Demonstrated experience in maintaining social media accounts, especially VKontakte, Facebook, Instagram, Odnoklassniki, Viber/Telegram as well as experience with new media, preferably with a development organization; knowledge and understanding of the local and global digital landscape and trends;

- Experience with graphic design, ability to write technical specifications for designers, create simple designs for digital media purposes in open source graphic design programmes, such as Canva;

- Ability to integrate PR/communication initiatives with social media;

- Experience developing compelling content to generate response from audiences online;

- Experience in reporting on qualitative and quantitative analytics;

- Ability to take quality photographs and basic photo editing skills.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in both written and spoken Russian and English is essential.

PROCESS FOR APPLICATION

Proposal from candidates should include:

1) A completed UN P-11 form;

2) Cover letter;

3) One non-academic writing sample in Russian and one in English (social media posts, human story or journalistic piece, etc);

4) Two samples of graphics/images produced for social media in open source graphic design programmes, such as Canva;

5) Financial Proposal, indicating desired daily and monthly rates.

Applicants should submit their applications in English on-line by closing date 04 September 2019 COB to be eligible for consideration.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.