National Full-Time Individual Contractor to support social media and digital communication (COVID-19 WhatsApp coordinator)

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Are you a digital media expert that knows the ins and outs of using Whats App for strategic communication? Then we are looking for your support to help reach audiences across India via Whats App.

As part of the COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Strategy, UNICEF India is supporting the Government of India’s efforts to reach and engage people through Whats App.

We are looking for someone with both creative and technical skills, who can design content and also make plans on how to distribute it. This an exciting new role and an opportunity to innovate and to test new strategies.

You will be working with a dynamic and highly skilled team of digital experts from UNICEF India and will have the chance to be part of a major digital initiative. While the role is a contractor position, you will be part of the team with delegate responsibilities and an opportunity to connect with experts and partners.

We are looking for people with hands on digital skills, so please only apply if you have experience in digital communication.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 74 years working in continuously improving the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence, with goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

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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. Our workplace policies promote flexible work arrangements, to support all staff in maintaining a healthy life balance, both in and out of the office. We are the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace.

For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here. UNICEF prides itself on fostering a multicultural and harmonious work environment, guaranteed by a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Remarks:

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.

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 11.5 months with a possibility of extension for additional 11.5 months subject to availability of funds and performance of the selected candidate.

LOCATION: Delhi; employees will be provided flexible working from home options based on agreement with supervisor and terms of availability to be negotiated as COVID protocols change in the months ahead.

The contractor might be required to travel outside their duty station for specific events (e.g. if in-person training or documentation missions or meetings are required by UNICEF, government or partners)

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2021

PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED TERMS OF REFERENCE ATTACHED

External ToRs social media contractor -Whats App coordinator.docx

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain four separate attachments to be uploaded under the specified place holders as directed on the online platform:

1. An updated CV, demonstrating all the requirements stated above
2. Cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position
3. Three Work Samples – 1) an example on how they have used Whats App, 2) a sample social media plan and 3) one sample of social media content.

Please include all of the above work samples in one word document or alternatively you can share google drive link in the word document and upload under work samples Placeholder

4. A financial proposal as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file and include your signature, while saving. (to be uploaded under "Financial Proposal" tab).

   FINANCIAL TEMPLATE Contractor Whatsapp Coordinator.docx

Important please note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark "n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.

All 4 documents are required to be submitted mandatorily, if there is any document missing then your application will not be evaluated further

The technical evaluation criteria (80 points in total) will be split as follows:

Criteria

Marks

Min

Max

1. Cover Letter – Explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position

3

5

2. Relevant educational qualifications of the candidate

3

5

3. Relevant work experience

7

10

4. Work Samples – an example on how they have used Whats App, a sample social media plan and one sample of social media content.

15

20

Sub-Total: Candidates will be shortlisted interview on the basis of the review of sub-criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 as listed above.

28

40

5. Interview

28

40

TOTAL TECHNICAL SCORE

56

80

Financial Score

20

TOTAL

100

Candidates will be shortlisted interview on the basis of the review of sub-criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 as listed above. Candidates who score overall 28 marks and above against criteria (1 through 4) as well as meet the minimum cut-off in each of the above four sub-criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

5. Technical interview (28 Min/ 40 Max)

Total technical score – 80. Minimum overall qualifying score is 56. Only those candidates who meet the overall qualifying marks of 56 as well as score the minimum cut-off in each of the above sub-criteria including the interview will be considered technically responsive and their financials will be opened.

• Candidate receiving maximum score after combining their Technical Score and Financial score will be finally selected.

• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF's selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.

• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Attached are General Conditions for the Consultancy Contracts for your reference. General Conditions of Contracts for Contractors and Individual Consultants.pdf
• Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply.

For any clarifications, please contact:

UNICEF

Supply & Procurement Section

73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

Telephone # +7303259136

Email : indconsultants@unicef.org