International Consultancy: Writer

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.

For every child, communication

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Cambodia is looking for a writer to support the evolving needs of the Communications Team in realising agreed communication plans for the period of 3 May 2021 – 18 April 2022 (11.5 months), including support in creating a wide range of communication assets and materials related to COVID-19 prevention measures and the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communication, this role is responsible for developing narratives, key messages and communication materials, and writing and editing human interest stories, copy for photo essays, advocacy briefs, newsletters and blogs, media briefs, press releases, video/radio scripts and social media content in English.

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

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in communication and writing for an external audience
• Outstanding writing skills in the English language with demonstrated ability for logical and analytical writing as well as ‘de-jargoning’ technical language for a wider audience
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently within deadlines and under pressure
• Well organised and structured, good attention to detail
• Strong drive for results, taking pride in delivering as per expectation in terms of quality and timeliness
• Knowledge and understanding of Cambodia and its development context
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission
• Knowledge of child rights issues is desirable
• Ability to synthesize complex documents into key messages and clear summary documents is desirable
• Experience in drafting advocacy documents from researches or studies is desirable
• Experience in conducting interviews for collecting information/case studies is desirable
• Experience working with UNICEF or other development organisations is a plus.

Please find the details term of reference for this assignment  Term of reference (writer).pdf

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.

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:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. The position is office-based in Phnom Penh, with frequent travel within the country. Only candidates, either national or international, who are located in Cambodia and have a valid working visa are eligible to apply.

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.