Consultancy: Advocacy and Communications Specialist – Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion) – DOC, NYHQ – Requisition# 535885

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, #Anti-racism and anti-discrimination expert advice and guidance

UNICEF delivers change by combining high-quality programmes at scale, harnessing innovation and collecting evidence, in partnership with governments, other United Nations partners, civil society, the private sector, communities and children. It uses these to leverage wider change nationally and globally through advocacy, communications and campaigning. UNICEF also builds public support around the world to volunteer, advocate and mobilize resources for the cause of children, and works with partners to achieve an even greater impact. 

How can you make a difference?

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

Education

• University degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or other related field.

Work experience

• At least five years professional or academic experience in anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, critical race theory or a related field, preferably with a global perspective
• Experience in operating independently at a senior level and in providing expert advice and support on anti-racism and anti-discrimination
• Knowledge of advocacy and campaigning good practice
• Strong track record in writing engaging and impactful communication messaging and content
• Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects and monitoring of results
• Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues and childrens’ rights is an asset
• Experience working for an advocacy or campaigning organization e.g. international or national NGO, UN or other multilateral organization is an asset
• Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is an asset

Skills and attributes

• Demonstrated strong communication, presentation and writing skills are essential – a clear, concise, compelling writing style which is adaptable for different audiences, including mainstream public.
• Facilitation skills and engaging oral communication style.
• Strategic thinking and critical analysis.
• Commitment and drive, with a clear focus on results.
• Positive, proactive, “can-do” approach.
• Solutions-focused.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, whilst maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Creative and innovative.

Languages

• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is required. Working level of French or Spanish is considered a strong asset.

 

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] 

View our competency framework at

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.

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

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.