Social and Behaviour Change/Media Contractor (189 days over 9 months, full time). Open to Kyrgyzstan Nationals only!!!

Support vaccination and event communication efforts in Kyrgyzstan

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Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

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Overview

Support vaccination and event communication efforts in Kyrgyzstan

You have:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, mass communication, social/humanitarian sciences.
At least three years of experience working in a developmental organization.
Working experience in the field of communication, public relations, media relations.
Experience with UNICEF/UN agencies is an asset.
Experience in conducting observational research, and recruitment for focus groups discussions and in-depth interviews.
At least two years of experience in health communication.
Fluency in Russian and English; knowledge of Kyrgyz is an advantage.

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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 fulfil 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, behavioural insights

Key tasks of the Social and Behaviour Change/Media Contract are the following: 1. Assistance to research on behavioural insights (BI) to improve the uptake of childhood vaccination in Kyrgyzstan. (a) Organization of Ideation Workshop related to research on behavioural insights to improve the uptake of childhood vaccination in Kyrgyzstan. (b) Support the research company Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) at country level to schedule 8 interviews, 1 focus group and 3 stakeholder interviews. (c) Conduct 2-days observing behaviour in health centres using an observation guide prepared by BIT. This will include observing behaviour in three separate clinics. Produce a comprehensive written report in English summarizing the observations, making clear which clinic the observation relates to and including photographs where possible and appropriate. 2. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities

(a) Coordinate the production of Human Interest Stories on COVAX and other programme related topics to be identified with programme officers and Comms team.

(b) Draft press release and organize media coverage for signature events

(d) Organize signature events for programmes

(e) Support implementation of the communication plan on STEM4Girls project

3. Other tasks as required.

How can you make a difference?

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Timeline

1.1 Assistance to research on behavioural insights to improve the uptake of childhood vaccination in Kyrgyzstan: ideation workshop

1.2 Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: STEM4Girls; European Week on Immunization

Ideation Workshop organized

Report on preparation for the European Week on Immunization

1 Human interest story, set for social media publications (at least 3-5 post content) on STEM4Girls

April 2022

2.1 Assistance to research on behavioural insights to improve the uptake of childhood vaccination in Kyrgyzstan: data collection

2.2 Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: 1 June

8 interviews, 1 focus group and 3 stakeholder interviews and 2-day behaviour observation

Report on preparation of 1 offline event and online activation dedicated to June 1; 1 press release

May 2022

3.1 Assistance to research on behavioural insights to improve the uptake of childhood vaccination in Kyrgyzstan: final report

3.2 Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: Updated media database; outdoor ads and communication materials on immunization

Final report on behavioral insights data collection activities

Updated media database

Report on 1 June events

Monitoring report on outdoor ads on immunization

Report on management of communication material on immunization

June 2022

4. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: communication support and materials on immunization

2 human interest stories, 1 press release on COVAX; Monitoring trip report on social mobilization for immunization

Report on management of communication material on immunization

July 2022

5. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: Breastfeeding week and 1 September

1 offline event and online activation dedicated to World Breastfeeding Week; 1 offline event and online activation dedicated to September 1; 1 human interest story

August 2022

6. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: International Day of the Girl

Report on preparation of International Day of the Girl

1 human interest story and 1 press release

September 2022

7. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: International Day of the Girl

1 offline event and online activation dedicated to International Day of the Girl; 1 human interest story

October 2022

8. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: International Child Day

1 offline event and online activation dedicated to International Day of the Child; 1 human interest story; 1 press release

November 2022

9. Organize and implement signature events and communication activities: International day on disability, UNICEF day, volunteer day

3 offline events and online activation; 1 human interest story: 3 press releases

December 2022

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

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, mass communication, social/humanitarian sciences.
At least three years of experience working in a developmental organization.
Working experience in the field of communication, public relations, media relations.
Experience with UNICEF/UN agencies is an asset.
Experience in conducting observational research, and recruitment for focus groups discussions and in-depth interviews.
At least two years of experience in health communication.
Fluency in Russian and English; knowledge of Kyrgyz is an advantage

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:

All candidates must submit a financial proposal and a duly completed application form. Please use only the template of a financial proposal, following the hyperlink provided Fin proposal_SBC_Media Consultant.xlsx

In case of questions, please send your enquiries to [email protected].

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you organized an event and what challenges you faced?	This question assesses your event management skills and crisis handling experience.	Provide a specific example detailing your role, the challenges, and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure effective communication in a culturally diverse environment?	The interviewer wants to know about your intercultural communication skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with behavioral insights and how it influenced a project you worked on.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to engage stakeholders effectively?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a successful health communication campaign you have implemented. What were the key factors that contributed to its success?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.