International Consultancy: Senior Communications Specialist (10 months, Full- time), Director's Office, Supply Division, Copenhagen (Office-based)

Contract

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Context and Purpose of the Consultancy:

Under the supervision of the Executive Manager, this consultancy will support a range of strategic communication initiatives for the Supply Division Director’s Office, including preparations for internal and external engagements, drafting and editing of written communications, coordination and production of social media and multimedia content, and coordination of high-level events and meetings.

Key Tasks

1.Coordinate campaigns, messaging, and strategic content for the Director’s social media channels; draft, review, and quality check copy, as needed 2.Draft Director-level communications for internal and external messages and correspondence; 3.Support the preparation of multimedia materials, such as video scripts, interviews, podcasts, etc. 4.Conceptualize and draft strategic content on behalf of the Director, such as articles, op-eds, and blogs 5.Support the coordination of high-level meetings and events convened by the Director’s Office 6.Support the development of briefing notes, talking points and presentations for Director-level engagements 7.Contribute to and review of internal reporting exercises, as required 8.Other writing and editing support as necessary.

Requirements:

Academic:

Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, public health, international relations, or related field. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum seven years of professional experience working in communications or journalism
• Demonstrated familiarity with UNICEF’s work in supply and logistics is an asset.
• Exceptional skills in writing, editing, and proof-reading are required
• Extensive experience in digital media, including social media is an asset.
• Proven track record of boosting social media engagement and follower growth is an asset;
• Excellent organizational and coordination capacity is required;
• Proven capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is required.

UNICEF Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Drives to achieve impactful results
• Manages ambiguity and complexity

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• Cover letter demonstrating experience and fit for the position
• CV/Resume
• Financial quote at a daily rate in US Dollars including all taxes.
• P11 form (only required if not applying through UNICEF Employment site)
• At least 3 reference contacts from current and previous Supervisors

Note:

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.