About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
Join the esteemed team at UNICEF as a Communications Consultant and play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative around child health, environmental health, and sustainable development. This 12-month remote consultancy opportunity is perfect for seasoned communications professionals with a passion for making a difference. As a key member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future Secretariat, you will be responsible for creating engaging content, building partnerships, and driving audience engagement. With the flexibility to work remotely and the opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team, this role is an excellent fit for those looking to take their career to the next level while making a meaningful impact.
Benefits & Financial Aid
- Remuneration: The financial terms of the consultancy will be discussed during the selection process.
- Travel: Not applicable, as this is a remote consultancy.
- Health insurance: Not mentioned.
- Other benefits: Not mentioned.
- Tuition: Not applicable, as this is a consultancy role.
- Stipend: Not mentioned.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Public Health, Marketing, Development Studies, or a related field.
- A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Work Experience:
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, digital communications, advocacy, public information, or partner engagement.
- Experience supporting communications for international organizations, UN agencies, partnerships, NGOs, or development programmes.
- Experience producing digital communications products, newsletters, reports, social media content, and web content.
- Language requirement: Fluency in English is required.
Required Documents
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- A cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (TMC0004077 Financial Proposal Template.xlsx)
- Technical proposal requirement:
- Understanding of the assignment
- Proposed approach and methodology
- Workplan and timeline
- Relevant experience supporting communications and partner engagement
- At least three examples of communications products developed by the applicant (e.g., newsletters, reports, fact sheets, websites, blogs, social media campaigns, or communication strategies)
How to Apply
- Review the complete Terms of Reference (TMC0004077 ToR.pdf) for a comprehensive understanding of the consultancy.
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria outlined above.
- Create an up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
- Draft a cover letter demonstrating your understanding of the assignment and your relevant experience.
- Prepare a separate financial proposal using the provided template (TMC0004077 Financial Proposal Template.xlsx).
- Develop a technical proposal that outlines your approach, methodology, workplan, and timeline.
- Gather at least three examples of your communications products.
- Submit your application, including all required documents, via the online recruitment portal.
- Submit your application using the Apply button below.
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