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ADVERT - Communication Consultant (national) to support advocacy for the mitigation of negative socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19.
Background:
Given the unfolding socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on the life of Maldivian families and children, UNICEF is keen to support the national partners with the mitigation of these effects and to ensure the sustainability of the developmental gains Maldives achieved over the years.
Purpose and Objectives:
The overall objective of the assignment is to advocate for the mitigation of negative socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 on the different segments of the population with focus on children and the disadvantaged.
Major Tasks:
Support UNICEF and partners’ efforts to develop targeted messages addressing the socioeconomic effects of COVID-19 on the Maldivian society, to:
Take part in the UNICEF’s assessment of the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on the different segments of the population in the Maldives, with special focus on children and the disadvantaged communities, In consultation with the program team and management, develop a costed, advocacy and communication plan for the mitigation of the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 on children and vulnerable people, In consultation with UNICEF program staff and partners, develop new messages as well as adapt UNICEF global and regional messages to address the identified issues, Identify the target groups UNICEF and partners should address to mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19. The targeting should include rights holders and duty bearers including policy makers, legislators, local authorities, community leaders, thoughts leaders, the media, parents, teachers, care workers, and children, Identify potential influential individuals to deliver the messages using multiple channels and forms of messaging and communication, Identify potential producers of text, audio, and audio-visual messages for UNICEF and partners to hire, Develop a monitoring and reporting system for assessing the reach and impact of the messages and the collect data regularly, Prepare regular reports on the impact of the messages and share with the program team and management.Deliverables:
Bi-weekly progress reports focusing on all the inputs provided to major tasks of the assignment. A costed advocacy and communication plan. Well designed and articulated messages, for specific groups of audiences, channels and forms of messaging and specifications on monitoring/reporting.Duration of assignment: An initial three months, extendable depending on need and funding.
Duty station: Male’ / Maldives
Supervisor: Under the overall guidance of the Representative, the consultant will report to the Communication for Development Officer.
Qualifications or specialized knowledge and/or experience required:
Education: A master’s degree in communication or a relevant social study. Work experience: a minimum of 5 years of experience in Communication for Development, and/or communication and message designing. Languages: Proficiency in both English and Dhivehi, oral and written.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
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.
Deadline for Applications: 9th April 2020, 10:00pm (Maldives time)
Application Link:https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/671/gateway/Default.aspx?c=app...
Remarks:
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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