Consultant - Communication and Reporting

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Consultant – Communication and Reporting ----------------------------------------- **PLEASE DO NOT MODIFY THE FIELDS OF THE SECTION BELOW.** **OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Field Office Duty Station: Islamabad Job Family: Communication and Information Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 01-MAY-2021 (EXTENDED) UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***DEADLINE EXTENDED DUE TO IT MAINTENANCE*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **Background** UNESCO Islamabad Office is planning to hire services of a consultant to cater to the communication, reporting and visibility of UNESCO’s education sector work. The consultant will be responsible for conceptualising and developing knowledge management products for dissemination among stakeholders, drafting reports, proposals, concept/ policy papers and press releases to substantiate education programmes and projects results, while developing contents for website, etc. This entails regular interaction and coordination with the education team and other sectors of UNESCO Islamabad Office. Initially, it is an input/ deliverables based assignment spreading over a period of six months, which may be extended later depending upon satisfactory performance and availability of the budget. The position involves travelling to the target areas, if needed. Long Description ---------------- **Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Develop, implement and monitor a communication and visibility plan. The plan must be in line with UNESCO’s guidelines to facilitate better understanding and projection of UNESCO’s work among local implementing partners, government counterparts and development partners, particularly, in relation to extra-budgetary programmes and projects. 2. Develop concepts/ contents of various communications products, which include, inter alia, newsletters, press releases, presentations, update on UNESCO’s website, documenting and sharing human interest stories and best practices, developing leaflets and brochures etc. 3. Ensure visibility of UNESCO’s work through maintaining regular update of UNESCO’s website, twitter account and other social media accounts, and analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data to inform the overall advocacy and communication strategy of UNESCO. Long Description ---------------- 4\. Maintain a database of key print and electronic media staff and develop close coordination for providing coverage of the events and ongoing projects. 5.Follow-up with media, especially leading newspaper agencies, to pick up on key events, workshops, conferences and high level meetings of UNESCO with senior government officials, parliamentarians and development partners for visibility purposes. 6. With inputs from the sector colleagues and desk research, assist in drafting technical proposals, concept/ synthesis papers, policy briefs, and progress reports for sharing with government counterparts, donors and UNESCO Headquarters. Long Description ---------------- 7.Record human-interest stories in appropriate medium such as articles, photos, videos, for publications in the UNESCO’s website, Facebook page and other social media. 8.Provide communication related support to other sectors of UNESCO and undertake any other related responsibility as required by the Director/ Head of Education. **Expected Outputs and Key Deliverables:** 1. Communication and visibility plan developed in line with UNESCO’s guidelines 2. Advocacy/ knowledge management products conceptualized and developed, i.e., newsletters, press releases, presentations, update on UNESCO’s website, stories and best practices, developing leaflets/ brochures etc. 3. Technical proposals, concept/ synthesis papers, policy briefs, and progress reports developed. 4. Education related contents and reports drafted and reviewed. 5. Updated database of Media ( print and electronic) staff ( names, contact numbers, email ids) **COMPETENCIES (Core)** ----------------------- Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- - Master Degree or equivalent in journalism, media and communication or other related disciplines. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- - Master Degree or equivalent in journalism, media and communication or other related disciplines. **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- **Rename the “BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS****”** **title to “APPLICATION PROCESS****”****, and use additional sections if required to add other relevant information.** **Otherwise you can delete this section** **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.