National Individual Consultant in Media Relations (for Moldova nationals only)

Contract

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UNICEF’s mission in Moldova is to make sure every child in the country is healthy, educated and safe from harm, therefore having the best start in life and a fair chance to reach her or his full potential and benefit from the country’s prosperity. We believe children have a right to live in a more equitable society, where their voices are heard, and needs met as a matter of priority in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. More information on what we do in Moldova is available at: https://www.unicef.org/moldova/

How can you make a difference?

1. Purpose of the assignment

The communication professional is expected to support the Communication team in implementing the COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement efforts as well as support in ensuring high visibility of UNICEF Moldova related programmatic interventions.

2. Objectives of the consultancy

The consultant will:

• Ensure timely administration of UNICEF Moldova Digital platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Develop creative content to illustrate UNICEF Moldova COVID-19 response support. Develop creative media products (simple posters, animated social media cards, photo collages etc), incl in Canva and AI.
• Ensure content development and timely administration of UNICEF Moldova website in three languages (Ro, Ru, Eng) – develop articles, stories, photo galleries, perform translations and ensure the website properly translated into three languages, upload all the multimedia content to the website, etc.
• Coordinate production of photo/video materials to illustrate UNICEF Moldova COVID-19 related programmatic activities and humanitarian support. Coordinate other communication activities with respective programme officers responsible for COVID-19 interventions.
• Identify photo and video opportunities and make the logistical arrangements for the UNICEF photo video team to produce multimedia materials.
• Support in the organization of public events (launches, delivery of supplies, COVAX deliveries, public consultations, etc). Provide logistical support to ensure proper visibility at the events, meetings, launches, supply deliveries etc. (banners, logos, stickers, speaker cards, talking points etc.).
• Develop Media kits, including: talking points, media advisories, press-releases, briefs and other materials.
• Create and maintain a list of media contacts.
• Develop Monthly progress reports.
• Support in regular donor reporting.
• Perform other related tasks, at the request of the supervisor.

3. Details of how the work should be delivered

The specialist will work closely with UNICEF Communication team, that will provide guidance and feedback in the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy. All content to be uploaded to the external sites would need approval of the Communication Officer.

The assignment envisages a full-time engagement from the incumbent. The contractor is expected to work 20-23 full working days per month.

4. Working arrangements and reporting requirements

The contract implies office-based work, in combination with remote/home-based work, depending on the epidemiological situation in the country. UNICEF will ensure a suitable workplace and equipment within its premises in Chisinau.

The Individual Contractor will be entitled to Paid Time Off (PTO) credit at the rate of one-half days (1.5 days) for each full month of service, to be credited on the last calendar day of the month.

The contractor will be expected to attend media and other events, as well as the meetings of the communication taskforce and other relevant meetings.

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

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area, combined with a university degree in a related field;
• Minimum two years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media;
• Experience in communication on health, immunization or related areas is an advantage;
• Professional knowledge of Romanian and Russian, as well as working knowledge of English are required;
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, organize public events and write clear and concise communication materials;
• Previous work experience with the UN and other development organizations is an advantage;
• Basic knowledge of video editing, design and layout tools (i.e Canva, Adobe Rush etc).

For every Child, you demonstrate:

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

For more details on deliverables and minimum requirements, please refer to attached Terms of reference (ToR)

2021 TOR_National Consultant in Media Relations_va.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: Your online application should contain two separate attachments: Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (templates below). Please secure the Financial Proposal *.pdf document with a password on document view; the password will be requested only from technically qualified candidates.

Technical Offer_Media Relations Consultant.docx

Financial Offer_Media Relations Consultant.xlsx

Applications for this assignment must be received no later than: 29 July 2021

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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks: Individual Consultants and Contractors are responsible for paying own taxes derived from the earnings received from UNICEF.