Consultancy for Communications and Research Dissemination with dedicated thematic support

Support UNICEF in communications and research dissemination efforts

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Overview

Support UNICEF in communications and research dissemination efforts

You have:

  • Demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)
  • Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Understanding of child safeguarding principles
  • Ability to adhere to rigorous reference and background checks
  • Experience working with disadvantaged communities

Contract

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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, Research

If you are interested in viewing the Terms of Reference of this exciting position please click Consultancy for communication and research dissemination with dedicated thematic support EXT VA.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) 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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a successful communication strategy you developed? This question evaluates your experience in communication and your ability to strategize effectively. Discuss a specific situation, detailing your approach and the results achieved.
How do you ensure your research findings are accessible to diverse audiences? The interviewer wants to see how you tailor your communication based on audience needs. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you faced a challenge in research dissemination. How did you overcome it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to respect the rights and voices of the communities you work with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle criticism of your research or communication efforts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 5 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org