INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD, YUWAAH

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Lead advocacy and communications efforts for YuWaah.

You have:

• Demonstrated understanding of child rights and related advocacy mechanisms.
• Experience in communications and advocacy strategies.
• Ability to produce high-quality written materials and pitches.
• Educational qualification in a related field (e.g., Communication, Social Sciences, etc.).
• Familiarity with UNICEF and its objectives on child rights.

Contract

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

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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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 11.5 months

LOCATION: New Delhi

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 29 JULY 2021

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

External -TOR Advocacy and Communications for YuWaah.docx

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain FOUR separate attachments to be uploaded under the specified place holders as directed on the online platform

1. An updated CV, demonstrating all the requirements stated above
2. A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining understanding of the scope and activities, motivation to undertake it and demonstrating fit for the assignment.
3. A recent writing sample not exceeding 700 words in MS Word. (Note by submitting a writing sample, the consultant confirms this is their original work. If it is found not to be original work, this will be grounds for non-selection.)
4. A pitch note on communications & advocacy ideas for YuWaah (Presentation with not more than 5 slides).
5. A financial proposal as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file and include your signature, while saving. (to be uploaded under "Financial Proposal" tab). Financial Template Advocacy and Communications for YuWaah Final.docx

Important please note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

The technical evaluation criteria (70 points in total) will be split as follows:

• Educational Qualification -10 Marks
• Relevant Experience -15 Marks
• Technical knowledge and skills -20 Marks

Overall cut-off marks is 36. The candidates who score 36 marks and above will be considered technically responsive and will be shortlisted for the interview

• Interview (minimum score 20 for qualifying)-25 Marks

Total technical score -70 Marks

• Financial Proposal-30 Marks

Total technical and financial score -100 Marks

Candidates who score the minimum 56 marks out of 70 and also meet the minimum cut-off in the interview, will be considered technically qualified and their financial offers will be opened

• The candidate receiving maximum score after combining their Technical and Financial score will be selected for the consultancy.
• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF's selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Attached are General Conditions for the Consultancy Contracts for your reference. General Conditions of Contracts for Contractors and Individual Consultants.pdf
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Telephone # +7303259154

Email : indconsultants@unicef.org

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Potential interview questions

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