Individual Contractor – Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) junior knowledge management and communication, UNICEF EAPRO, Bangkok

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 fulfilling 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 better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Education Section, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking an individual contractor to increase SEA-PLM’s profile, edition and publication process and expand media, researchers, and policy makers coverage by proactively pitching stories and create communications content for a wide range of media, including video, online and print.

Work Assignment:

The SEA-PLM communication associate will support all Communications activities related to SEA-PLM, including the specific deliverables under this contract. See the list of deliverables below in Section 7. The overarching workplan will be adjusted monthly, and agreed with the individual contractor in monthly workplans. More specifically, the individual contractor will:

• Increase SEA-PLM’s profile and expand media, researchers, and policy makers coverage by proactively pitching stories, expand partner lists and network around activities in internal and external publications in UNICEF EAPRO and the SEA-PLM Secretariat
• Manage and expand public-facing news on SEA-PLM
• Create communications content for a wide range of media, including video, online and print
• Design strategy for and manage SEA-PLM social media channels
• Contribute to SEA-PLM website and harness these platforms as tools for outreach
• Explore new modes of communications through innovative technology
• Support publication chart and coordinate all publication and printing process of SEA-PLM study materials, including proofreading
• Support the development of the next round SEA-PLM communication component
• Follow relevant media and debates in regional education policy and pro-actively identify opportunities for SEA-PLM contributions
• Contribute to the documentation and that the institutional memory is preserved
• Support organizing events

Regular update meetings will be organized between the individual contractor and EAPRO staff in charge of managing SEA-PLM activities, to plan as much as possible the requests and needs the individual contractor will receive.

Work Schedule:

Month #	Expected outputs and deliverables
1	D1.1 SEA-PLM online newsletter and social media content D1.2 Progress report on activity areas according to the agreed monthly workplan and agreed quality standards
2	D2.1 SEA-PLM thematic and main results PowerPoints D2.2 Progress report on activity areas according to the agreed monthly workplan and agreed quality standards.
3	D3.1 Provided written feedback to the SEA-PLM production main results video(s) D3.2 Progress report on activity areas according to the agreed monthly workplan and agreed quality standards.
4	D4.1 SEA-PLM SEA-PLM new round call for participation brochure for partners and countries D4.2 Progress report on activity areas according to the agreed monthly workplan and agreed quality standards.
5	D5.1 SEA-PLM new round draft communication 2 years workplan D5.2 Progress report on activity areas according to the agreed monthly workplan and agreed quality standards.
6	D6.1 SEA-PLM online newsletter and social media updated content D6.2 Progress report on activity areas according to the agreed monthly workplan and agreed quality standards.

Duration of Contract:  1 August 2021 and 31 January 2022 (6 Months).

Working Location: The individual contractor will work remotely in his/her own premises but will regularly report to the supervisor. All office supplies and materials will be provided by the Individual Contractor.

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

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, communications/media relations, international relations or other relevant fields;
• A minimum of 2 years in a professional media relations or public outreach role on behalf of an organization, preferably in an international setting;
• Excellent English writing ability and verbal skills for project proposals, reports, and communications;
• Experience with both print and digital media is a must;
• Excellent digital and online communication skills, previous professional experience with social media and website management are preferred (Joomla CMS, video edition) ;
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to initiate ideas and follow them through to completion;
• Confident working with numbers and communicating complex data;
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and negotiation skills. The ability to remain calm whilst deal with conflicting priorities/work under pressure is essential;
• High-level interpersonal and communications skills; with the ability to write clear, concise reports and to facilitate/lead a group of individuals and impart knowledge;
• A proven record of effective media communication products;
• S/he must be able to plan and manage her/his own time effectively. The holder must exercise a strong work ethic and take responsibility for his/her own actions;
• Familiarity with UNICEF/UN operating procedures and structures;

 

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV or P-11, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed monthly professional fee in USD by 19 July 2021.

 P11 Form.doc

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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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:

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.

 

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.