Individual International/National Communication Consultant: Writer (Based in Timor-Leste)

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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, hope

https://www.unicef.org/timorleste

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of Communication Specialist the consultant will support the communications section’s visibility actions related to UNICEF’s ongoing programming, including on birth registration, and support to the rollout to the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and COVID-19 prevention.

Work Assignment:

1. Develop, write and edit human interest feature articles, photo-essays.

   Total number of articles = 2 per month X 11.5 months = 24

   NOTE 1: Four (4) of these have to be in photo essay format.

   NOTE 2: UNICEF will organize site visits.

Deliverables:

Two draft versions of human-interest stories are submitted each month.

The final drafts should incorporate comments and suggestions by UNICEF. (Two human interest stories submitted by the 15th of every month for duration of contract)

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

• A first level degree in communication, journalism, or international development
• At least five years of experience in public advocacy and communication, preferably writing similar content for UN or similar organizations.
• Professional certificate from an organization or company as journalist and/or story writer.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills are a must. Knowledge of Tetun is a plus.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to produce coherent and compelling text that aligns with communications objectives
• Field experience is desirable
• Experience with social media use in a development context would be an advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, independently, and to time-bound deadlines.
• Familiarity with UNICEF's work is an advantage.
• Proven postproduction experience creating photo and video stories
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the communication requirements of a non-profit organization.

Contract Duration: 11.5 months

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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.

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Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

• Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, updated CV and a financial proposal through http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/550719 by 19th May 2022. Consultants will be required to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including transportation cost to municipalities, phone call and internet.
• 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
• The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).