Consultancy: Communications Specialist (11.5 months) – Goodwill Ambassador Programme – DOC, NYHQ – Requisition# 538472

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 fulfill 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, a Goodwill Ambassador 

UNICEF is reaching a pivotal moment in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response and in preparation of the new Strategic Plan. As such, there is a need to increase the Goodwill Ambassador (GWA)  team’s contribution to ensure the success of the UNICEF Global Advocacy Priorities (GAPs), including but not limited to: building a global movement for vaccine affordability, availability and equity as a contribution to overall strengthening of primary health care and improved health outcomes for all children.  As prominent personalities from the world of entertainment, sports and more, GWAs – as influential advocacy partners – play a critical role by lending their name and voice to raise awareness and mobilize the public to win the support of key decision makers.

The assignment involves project management support of on-going relationships with GWAs, planning of GWA activities and general support of the GWA team.

How can you make a difference?

The Advocacy Section seeks to hire a specialist to improve the project management (planning, execution and monitoring/evaluating) of GWA activities.  The specialist will work with the GAP strategy co-leads, Web Editorial, Social Media, Multimedia, Media, and Youth Engagement teams to create workflows, create templates for project management tools to ensure all elements of the project meet the deadlines.  The Project Manager will track and manage all concurrent projects for cross project planning. This includes updating and modifying all written materials needed for the Goodwill Ambassador programme with reference to GWA vaccine support.

Deliverables	Target Deadline for deliverable	Duration
Coordination and project manage workflows, timing, tracking/monitoring or internal and external workstreams around GWA activities and initiatives, with a focus on Global Advocacy Priorities.	March 2022	11.5 Months
Coordination with GWAs and experts on vaccine related projects and activities – production coordination, oversee scripting, social media strategy (partners – GWA focal points, multi-media team, digital team, advocacy).	March 2022	11.5 Months
Concept note and work plan for designing virtual field visits with GWAs.	March 2022	11.5 Month
Support for the selection, orientation and strategic planning of activities for UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and other celebrity spokespersons in support of the vaccines’ advocacy strategy.	March 2022	11.5 Months
Research and update information regarding GWA activities.  Prepare analysis of activities, as well as monitor and evaluate GWA engagement and create impact reports on GWA support for vaccine related activities.	March 2022	11.5 Months
Timely and quality knowledge products on best practices and normative guidance to UNICEF national committees, regional/country offices, as well as select UNICEF partners.	March 2022	11.5 Months
COVID-19 weekly updates are produced and pitches to GWAs are delivered.	March 2022	11.5 Months

 

Additionally, this includes assisting in the following under the supervision of the GWA Communication Specialist :

• Relationship management for select GWAs and coordinating the day-to-day activities of a few existing high-profile supporters as directed, in support of key organizational objectives related to advocacy and awareness raising.
• Co-creating GWA proposals around their thematic focus and ensuring objectives are delivered.
• To help monitor and evaluate the impact and ROI of celebrity engagement on vaccine initiatives.
• To support on specific key media and communications moments with Goodwill Ambassadors, including writing key messages, captions, quotes, briefing materials and social media messages.
• Organize and chair meetings with all the necessary internal or external stakeholders. If in a supporting role, prepare all the necessary elements pre- and post- meetings, including drafting minutes and tracking completion of action points.
• Develop shared resources in the form of templates, workflows, and documentation for project team members to do their jobs more effectively.
• With the supervisor, ensure project budget is spent effectively, and alert delays or other pain points in a timely fashion.

Estimated start date :  29 Mar 2021

Estimated end date  :  12 Mar 2022 

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 5 years’ work experience in a professional capacity in Communications, Branding, Marketing or Public Relations or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Proven experience in project management with solid knowledge of project management tools, workflow best practices and enterprise content management (Sharepoint).
• Demonstrated ability for high level of diplomacy, sound judgment, and discretion when dealing with celebrity/entertainment professionals and activities.
• Experience working in the development sector, government or NGO is a plus.
• Experience working in the entertainment industry is a plus.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

1. Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

2. Core Competencies

• Communication [II]
• Drive for Result  [II]
• Working With People [II]

3. Functional Competencies

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
• Analyzing  [II]
• Applying Technical Expertise  [II] 
• Planning and Organizing [III]
• Relating and Networking [II] 

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4. At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage for the duration of the contract.

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.