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National Individual Contractor in Media Relations: Support to the National Taskforce in implementing the COVID-19 vaccine communication strategy

Job no: 538850

Position type: Consultancy

Location: Moldova, Rep of Division/Equivalent: CEE/CIS

School/Unit: Moldova

Department/Office: Chisinau, Moldova

Categories: Communication for Development (C4D), Consultancy

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 national taskforce in implementing the Covid-19 vaccine communication strategy.

2. Objectives of the consultancy

The contractor will:

• Seek opportunities to enhance Covid-19 vaccines visibility in the media: organize media interviews, produce media pitches to create interest in a story, liaison with media, answer media inquiries, ensure media presence at events;
• Provide technical and logistical support, ensure visibility of the members of the Covid-19 vaccines communication taskforce (UNICEF, WHO, MHLSP);
• Draft invitations to the media, press-releases, FAQs, media briefs and other media materials, and follow-up on their delivery and receipt;
• Identify photo and video opportunities and make the logistical arrangements for the UNICEF photo video team to produce multimedia materials;
• Compile data and produce daily reports on Covid-19 cases for the social media channels;
• Compile data and produce daily reports on Covid-19 vaccines take up for the social media;
• Elaborate daily social media plans: identify daily topics, develop 4-5 messages every day, select relevant photos and follow-up on engaging the audience;
• Ensure the implementation of other duties and responsibilities as may be required by the UNICEF Communication Officer, in consultation with the members of the national taskforce.

3. Details of how the work should be delivered

The specialist will work closely with UNICEF Communication team, WHO and the MHLSP whose task will be to provide guidance and feedback in the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy.

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. Under this assignment, the contractor will be expected to work full time in the MHLSP premises, with a schedule aligned to ministry's regular working hours.

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.

The contractor will report to UNICEF Communication Officer, as well as the MLHSP communication specialist, who will regularly communicate with the contractor and provide feedback and guidance on his/her performance and all other necessary support so to achieve objectives of the consultancy, as well as remain aware of any upcoming issues related to contractor's performance and quality of work. The contractor is expected to submit monthly reports electronically (in Word format) and in English.

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;
• Two years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media;
• Exposure to health-related subjects and immunization in particular;
• Professional knowledge of Romanian and Russian. Knowledge of English will be considered a strong asset;
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, organize public events and write clear and concise communication materials;
• Basic knowledge of video editing, design and layout tools.

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)

TOR national indiv contractor_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 Contractor.docx

Financial Offer_Media Relations Contractor.xlsx

Applications for this assignment must be received no later than: 29 March 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.

Advertised: Mar 15 2021 GTB Standard Time Application close: Mar 29 2021 GTB Daylight Time

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