International individual consultancy for writing and editing in English language

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, every right 

UNICEF in Turkmenistan produces various communication materials in English for advocacy such as advocacy materials, human interest stories, briefing kits, speeches, publications and reports etc. These materials are important for advocacy with decision makers and providing information regarding UNICEF’s activities and achievements in Turkmenistan.

UNICEF also produces documents and drafts that need rewriting or/and editing in English as per international publishing standards. Communication staff regularly produce human interest stories, speeches, press releases and other news stories which are disseminated on different international platforms. Hence, the quality of these stories and materials must be of internationally acceptable quality, in terms of content and language.

Therefore, Communication Section requires the services of an international writer/editor in English with a flexible, assignment-based hiring arrangement who will work in a participatory way with Communications staff, contributing to their capacity development and ensuring the delivery of high-quality written materials in English, which can be later used for various communication products.

How can you make a difference?

The objective of this consultancy is to support the production of quality communication, visibility and advocacy products, including editing and finalizing said products, which in turn will enhance the effectiveness of the implementation of the Country Programme Document for 2021-2025.

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

– Master’ s degree in public health communication or development communication, journalism, or other related fields

– At least 5 years’ experience of writing articles, features, human interest stories, blogs, or reports on social issues for public audiences in English preferably in a development environment. Experience as an English language writer, journalist, editor is essential

– Published written work on issues of children’s health, education or protection

– Professional fluency in written and spoken English

– Native English speakers are  encouraged to apply.

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.

Please review the attached TOR for the details.

 Terms of Reference- Individual Consultancy in writing and editing in English (2).pdf

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.