Communications and Advocacy Consultant, Amman, Jordan, Advocacy & Communication section, 12 months, Remote (International consultants only)

Strengthen strategic advocacy and communication support for UNICEF's goals.

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Overview

Strengthen strategic advocacy and communication support for UNICEF's goals.

You have:

  • Bachelors degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, International Development, Partnership Management or related field
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications, advocacy, knowledge management, partnership management
  • Strong experience in developing advocacy and communications strategies and products
  • Proven track record in knowledge management, partnership coordination and donor reporting
  • Excellent writing and editing skills for external and internal audiences and donor community
  • Experience with knowledge management and documentation
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
  • Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset
  • Experience working with UN agencies
  • Previous work on water scarcity, WASH, or climate change advocacy

Contract

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Contract Duration - 12 Months

Working arrangement - Remote work, Advocacy & Communication Section, Amman, Jordan

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

To strengthen strategic advocacy and communications support for ongoing advocacy and partnership on regional priorities by developing, coordinating, documenting, and amplifying regional and country-level visibility and advocacy.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004868 External ToR 2.pdf

Minimum Qualification required:

Education

Bachelors degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, International Development, Partnership Management or related field

W****ork experience

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications, advocacy, knowledge management, partnership management, preferably in the

development/humanitarian sector and with a focus on water, sanitation, climate change or related issues.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

Strong experience in developing advocacy and communications strategies and products;

Proven track record in knowledge management, partnership coordination and donor reporting;

Excellent writing and editing skills for external and internal audiences and donor community;

Experience with knowledge management and documentation;

Familiarity with UNICEF branding and content strategies will be an added advantage.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.

Desirables

Experience working with UN agencies.

Previous work on water scarcity, WASH, or climate change advocacy.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

  • An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • A separate financial proposal TMC0004868 Financial proposal.xlsx

  • Candidates are required to submit a brief technical proposal (max 5 pages) outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology/approach, and a detailed work plan with timelines.

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you developed an advocacy strategy. What was your approach? The interviewer wants to evaluate your strategic thinking and planning skills. Provide a clear example, including your objectives and outcomes.
How do you ensure effective communication within a team? This assesses your collaboration and communication skills among team members. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've handled donor reporting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to amplify advocacy messages? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss your experience with knowledge management in previous roles. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in partnerships and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of UNICEF's core values, and how do they influence your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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