National Communication Contractor (APROSOC Project) - Luanda, Angola (6 Months)

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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, a champion.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.

How can you make a difference?

The European Union-funded APROSOC (Social Protection Support) programme aims to support the government in strengthening its social protection systems. The second component of this program, the "SIMSAP" project is implemented by the Ministry of Social Action, Family and Women's Promotion (MAFAMU), since 2014.

During the year of 2021, APROSOC project is focused in promoting the sustainability of the interventions piloted, which include the social cash transfer programmes, as well as the decentralisation of social services. Communication is a crucial element for the sustainability strategy and specific activities have been planned to occur during the year, as part of the Communication and Visibility plan of SIMSAP/APROSOC.

The work of the Individual Contractor will be supervised by UNICEF Chief of Communication in coordination with colleagues from UNICEF Social Policy section and the APROSOC Communication Subgroup. The Individual Contractor will:

1. Work closely with partners to ensure the implementation of the planned activities, in accordance with the SIMSAP/APROSOC Communication & Visibility plan, including support at national and provincial level for events, mobilize the media, engage local decision makers and influencers; draft and disseminate press release, develop and disseminate newsletter; and other deliverables in the communication and visibility plan.
2. Monitoring and evaluation of advocacy and communication materials developed for APROSOC project;

3. Prepare the Communication and Visibility Reports for the EU and for Project Partners.

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1. Preparation and implementation of communication and visibility activities and products, related to the dissemination of studies and communication products aligned with the sustainability of APROSOC piloted models (including Budget Briefs - BB, public finance studies, MODA, etc.)

(1) Communication and dissemination plan for the studies (BB, public finance, MODA) developed and approved in close coordination with key partners. (2) One article about the main results published on specialized economic newspaper, one opinion article published on a national newspaper.

July – Nov

2021

Included in payment from July – Nov 2021

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Included in payment in December

2. Implementation of communication activities of APROSOC/SIMSAP C&V plan (including MAS/CASIs and Cash Transfer Programme)

(1) APROSOC institutional communication material elaborated, according to the plan, including at least two APROSOC bulletins and one final video. (2) Six Human Interest Stories produced (3) Media engagement activities performed according to the plan, with focus on MAS/CASIs and Cash Transfer programme; (4) At least two National events and three regional events performed to disseminate national social action policy and APROSOC results.

July – Nov

2021

3. Preparation of the Communication and Visibility Reports for the EU and for Project Partners.

(1) Monthly progress reports submitted and approved by UNICEF;

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(2) Detailed report covering the results of the APROSOC Communication and Visibility Plan 2021

July – Nov

2021

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Dec 2021

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

• An university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public policy, Social Policy, or related development sector are
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in media and communications, particularly in the field of advocacy and communication, preferably with experience of producing advocacy materials, as well as with knowledge and experience in public campaigns.
• Experience in development will be preferred.
• Willingness to immediately take up the assignment
• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• 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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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:

Duty Station: Luanda, Angola + 5 field visits

Terms of Payment: The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive fee (transportation costs, stationary, communication and other miscellaneous expenses) as per the stipulated deliverable and payment schedule

Contract Duration****: 6 months

How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to create their profile on UNICEF career portal at https://www.unicef.org/careers/, including cover letter and CV. Candidates should indicate ability, availability and all-inclusive financial proposal to undertake the terms of reference.

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.