Individual Consultant: UNICEF Laos' 50th Anniversary Celebrations Coordinator

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UNICEF Laos is seeking an Individual Consultant to oversee and manage the planning and execution of these events and activities. The duration of this assignment will be a period of 4,5 months, starting as soon as possible. The consultant will work part time to provide expert coordination and management for the planning and execution of UNICEF Laos' 50th anniversary celebrations.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications, The consultant will work closely with various departments within UNICEF Laos, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of a series of advocacy moments and a high-level event.

The UNICEF@50 Event Coordinator Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Develop a comprehensive timeline and milestones for advocacy moments and the final event, including internal deadlines and external events.

2. Coordinate with the Representative office, communications, and sections to plan and execute a key advocacy moments that demonstrates UNICEF Laos' progress.

3. Support the communications section with the planning and execution of video production with a company, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's objectives and messaging.

4. Assist with youth engagement activities, including planning and organizing events, workshops, and campaigns to drive engagement and participation.

5. Coordinate the final high-level event with the government and partners, managing invitations, logistics, and event programming to ensure a successful event.

6. Track all activities to ensure they are delivered in a timely fashion and on budget, communicating any changes or issues to relevant stakeholders.

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

• Masters degree in International relations or similar.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in the areas of advocacy, communication, resource mobilisation and partnership.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions and political/cultural sensitivity and ability to work in international and multicultural environment.
• Proven experience in implementing time limited projects.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form and to produce reports in a timely manner;
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Fluency in English is essential, excellent drafting skills as well as oral presentation skills. "Fluency in Korean or Japanese an asset to assist with partner coordination".

Assessment Criteria:

Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report)

A) Technical Evaluation (maximum 75 points)

• Masters in International Relations or similar (30 points)

• Knowledge of advocacy campaigns and event management in Lao PDR (20 points)

• Experience working with UNICEF or similar organisation in Lao PDR (15 points)

• Fluency in English, knowledge of Korean or Japanese an asset (10 points)

B) Financial Proposal (25 points)

The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened /evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum 70 points score in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents to: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/

• Letter of Interest (cover letter)
• CV or Resume
• Performance evaluation reports or references of similar consultancy assignments (if available)
• Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost(Consultancy fee, medical insurance, travel costs – international and local)

Remark: "National and International applicants are eligible to apply."

Please find attached TOR here: TOR_Consultant_UNICEF50coordinator.pdf

The deadline for applications is 13 August 2023

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.