• Country: Geneva, Switzerland
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNICEF
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-01-26

Scope of work

For the scope of this assignment, the consultant is required to edit written content, and research and produce high-quality written content including media materials, advocacy messages, human interest stories, speeches, articles, video scripts, brochures, web content and social media content, case studies, fact sheets, reports and other communication products that relate to UNICEF’s advocacy and communication work in Europe and Central Asia. All content must adhere to UNICEF’s branding standards and editorial guidelines, and child safeguarding principles.

• Research, write and edit a wide range of content, including articles, reports, media materials, opinion pieces, success and human-interest stories, speeches, fact sheets, social media posts, web content, brochures, and video scripts to engage audiences in child rights and UNICEF’s work for children.
• Edit and proofread a variety of written materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and adherence to UNICEF’s guidelines and standards.
• Conduct research and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of information presented in written content.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop compelling narratives that showcase UNICEF’s work for children and the situation for children in the region based on thematic areas and advocacy priorities.
• Work closely with UNICEF staff, partners, and external stakeholders to gather information and insights for content creation.
• Ensure all content adheres to UNICEF’s branding and editorial style guidelines.

This assignment comprises 130 working days, however, depending on evolving needs, the number of days and duration of the contract may increase. The scope of work as listed above will remain the same.

Activity and Deliverables

Estimated Duration of the Contract

130 working days from 01 March 2024 to 14 February 2025

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home based consultancy,

The consultant will arrange her/his travel as and when they take place. Travel costs for any travel undertaken from home country will be reimbursed to the Consultant based on actual costs in support for the Activities and Deliverables.

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant. Please propose a lumpsum professional fee equivalent to 130 working days to undertake this assignment.

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

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field.
• At least eight years of writing and editing experience, preferably in a humanitarian, development, or child rights context.
• Excellent command of English, with outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills, assessed through a written assignment and possibly an interview.
• Familiarity with child rights and development issues is advantageous.
• Experience in digital media and social media content creation is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in another UN language is an asset.

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