National Consultancy- Digital Communications, 9 months, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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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, care.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

The Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Children’s Fund for Mongolia (UNICEF), under its 5th Country Programme (2017-2022), aim to strengthen national and decentralized systems to ensure most disadvantaged children benefit from increased access to and utilization of services that promote health, clean air, nutrition, inclusive education, early childhood development, social protection, child protection, WASH and climate change action.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Representative and Communication Specialist, the consultant will contribute to strengthening of UNICEF Mongolia’s Digital Communication to achieve better results for children and women. The Consultant will generate digital communication materials according to communications strategy, annual communications plan and as per need. The Digital Communications Consultant will ensure UNICEF’s digital visibility, support strategic programme communications and UNICEF campaigns conducted alone or in partnerships. He/she will also render support in strengthening an effective use of social media by UNICEF Mongolia colleagues, exploring new digital platforms, making and editing photos and videos, and writing for a given audience, etc.

1. Scope of Work:

Lead the conceptualization, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a Digital Communication component of the Communication and Advocacy Strategy of MCO for next CP (2023-2027) to leverage better results and mobilize resources for children.

The consultant will also provide additional support to various public advocacy initiatives including support to campaigns and publication launches, and other aspects of implementing the Country Programme’s communication and public advocacy strategy. This includes:

• Lead development of a Digital Communication component of the Communication and Advocacy Strategy of Mongolia CO for next CP (2023-2027)
• Design and localize UNICEF digital campaigns to the local context.
• Provide technical expertise and build capacity of National Staff, youth and partners on the various field of expertise in digital engagement and Multimedia production.
• Monitor, measure and report as well as evaluate social media efforts and apply lessons learned.
• Propose innovative ways of engaging youth and Mongolian public through digital platforms.
• Maintain UNICEF Mongolia Country office website, Blogs, Facebook, twitter and E-newsletter and other digital platforms.
• Boost UNICEF’s digital visibility and support effectiveness of programme interventions and campaigns through digital outreach.
• Make photos and videos from UNICEF Mongolia staff attended events.
• Edit videos and photos for digital engagement and communication.

2. Programme Area and Specific Project****s Involved:

Communications and all UNICEF programme areas

3. Contract duration (start and end date): 9 months, tentatively starting from May 2022.
4. Type of engagement: full time, office based
5. Deliverables, Timeframe and Payment Schedule: UNICEF Mongolia’s Digital Communication Strategy developed, executed, monitored Digital Communication presence and visibility of UNICEF Mongolia improved significantly Stories and other materials to facilitate global/regional advocacy and fundraising activities, particularly in support of National Committee efforts to mobilize resources are identified and shared with the Regional Office and HQ. Digital initiatives including innovative digital technologies for youth engagement are launched as per office needs. Capacity of national staff, youth and partners from the various field of expertise in digital engagement and multimedia production improved. For more detailed ToR please click Dig Comms_Consultancy ToR Template_ad.pdf

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

Education: University Degree in Digital Communications, Communications, IT, Graphic Design, Arts, International Relations, Public Relations, Social/Human Sciences or another related field.

Work experience: 5-7 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in the areas of advocacy, communication, resource mobilization and partnership or in marketing and digital communications.

Language requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English and Mongolian is essential, skills in digital communication writing, and production of visual and textual stories and news.

Skills:

• Experience in working under time pressure.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral English and Mongolian languages.
• 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.
• Knowledge and skills in computer management and application (Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is an asset).
• Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions and political/cultural sensitivity and ability to work in international and multicultural environment.
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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.

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.