Consultancy – Writers Roster, UNICEF Thailand, Bangkok

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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 fulfilling 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, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Communication Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking an individual consultant to write human-interests stories/articles about the situation of children in various issues, as well as other UNICEF-related work in Thailand.

Work Assignment:

In support of the Communication section planned activities, the consultant(s) will undertake the following work assignments:

• Write articles, human-interests stories, and reports related to the situation of children in Thailand as well as other UNICEF-related work in Thailand. Production of material in the Thai language will be the main focus of the work carried out, but writing skills in both Thai and English would be an asset.

The consultant(s) will work closely with Senior Communication Associate. Briefing on UNICEF project background and related children’s issue will be provided before the assignment. Senior Communication Associate will also brief the consultant(s) on the type of outputs needed for each assignment.

Estimated Duration of Contract: 11.5 months with possibility of extension. Each consultant will work for approximately no more than 10 days per month. Payment will be made by the end of the month based on number of actual working days, number of pages of document, and submission of satisfactory deliverables.

Official Travel: At UNICEF-supported project sites and their own work stations.

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

• Thai Nationality.
• Excellent in writing with at least 8 years of experience especially in human interest stories.
• Flexible to travel to other provinces.
• Creative and easy to work with.
• Familiar with children’s issues will be a plus.
• Ability to write human interest stories in both Thai and English languages will be a plus.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, some examples of previous works, and proposed daily professional fee in THB by 5 July 2021****.

P11 Form.doc

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, 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

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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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.