National Consultancy on Communications to support COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Programme, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 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, 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.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic UNICEF has been at the forefront supporting the Government of Mongolia in emergency response across sectors, including health. UNICEF has rapidly scaled up its support for the development of the COVID-19 vaccination programme and supported its roll-out. This included technical assistance and procurement services in relation to the cold chain, vaccines and vaccine communication. In order to continue vaccine communication support within the NDVP against COVID-19, UNICEF is recruiting a Communication Consultant.

How can you make a difference?

The Communications Consultant (in support of COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Programme) is responsible for developing and implementing a prompt, high-quality, well-targeted and inclusive public information and communications including campaigns together with the Government of Mongolia and other national and international stakeholders to mobilize broad public support, disseminate science-based up-to-date knowledge and create acceptance of, demand for and a positive attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine.

Scope of work:

Support strategy design and development of C4D activities: oversight and/or execution of timely production of communication materials/products. Render support to implementation of UNICEF Mongolia Country Communication Strategy, Regional and Global campaigns\ and priorities, and support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.

Media relations: Effective and productive media relations are to be developed and maintained. List of contact and information of journalists and media outlets including print, TV, radio, online news sites and web-based information portals etc. Timely and professional information assistance and support to be provided to the media.

Monitoring and evaluation: Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation activities according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of UNICEF Mongolia County Office’s communication efforts. Results and reports are to be prepared and shared on a timely basis.

Partners and special events: UNICEF Mongolia Country Office’s contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), whose support is essential in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives and whose participation in special events and activities is valuable in furthering the Country Programme goals, is to be is maintained and further developed relations and partnerships to be nurtured.

Type of engagement: Full-time, office based.

Project Management: The consultant will report to the Senior Adviser with close communication with the Communication Specialist.

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

• Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.
• Three years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast or digital media
• Experience in journalism and news writing
• Experience in emergency risk communications
• Experience in development of dynamic web and digital media content
• Previous experience working in communications in an international organization is an asset.
• Good knowledge of strategy to address national and international issues, including emergencies would be an asset
• Outstanding interpersonal and public speaking skills are required.
• Fluency in Mongolian and English (verbal and written).
• Previous experience at UN agencies would be an asset.

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For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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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 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.

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).