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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, Support

With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference? 

Background

The Climate Rational For water, sanitation and hygiene services in Papua New Guinea is a 49-page document that sets out the evidence for embedding climate-related risks and vulnerabilities to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in programming in Papua New Guinea. It also sets the evidence for WASH to be further integrated into climate policy as the next round of national climate commitment due in 2025. The document, structured into the following six sections, is an important advocacy tool for policy makers, development partners, donors and government, that requires copy editing services and a professional design and layout for a visually compelling look, based on UNICEF branding guidelines:

1. Section 1 – sets the scene and provides an overview of WASH and climate in PNG
2. Section 2 – briefly describes the methodology used to develop the Climate Rationale
3. Section 3 – reviews key policies governing WASH and climate change in Papua New Guinea
4. Section 4 – describes may climate change impacts, paying special attention of how climate change affects the delivery of WASH services related to infrastructure and exposed population groups
5. Section 5 – links climate risks and responses that present an Action Plan
6. Section 6 – presents final remarks and concludes with a list of recommendations. Intermediate Outcome 1: Focuses on improving skills acquisition, promoting student well-being, and ensuring safety in schools. A special emphasis will be placed on preventing violence, particularly with targeted support for adolescent girls.

 PURPOSE | SCOPE

The purpose of this assignment is to:

• Provide rigorous and high-quality copy-editing, proof reading, design and layout services for this document using UNICEF branding guidelines where required:
• Produce a high quality, copy-edited and well-designed document that features the following:

A simple, clean and bold look

93620923980. 93620923980. attractive, high impact cover page with creative use of visuals (including photos, maps and graphs interspersed throughout the document)

Use of visuals and text to clearly communicate main messages in each section in an impactful way.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

In close consultation with UNICEF, the following major specific tasks are expected to be undertaken:

• Professional proofreading and copy-editing services of contents that follow official UNICEF terminology and conventions – style consistency, callouts, references etc based on UNICEF’s stylebook,
• Design and layout with particular attention to color scheme, font styles and artwork,
• Provide a minimum of three distinct design options, each including cover and inside matter treatment with, graphics and artwork for UNICEF to choose from,
• Based on content provided, design, layout and develop infographics and key takeaways and translate these into visually appealing content for social media use,
• Submit print ready, high-resolution e-versions of the document
• The edited report to be sent in 2 versions via email: One with track changes and comments; and one “clean” version
• Graphic design deliverables will be shared in two versions i.e. a print ready version in InDesign and as well as pdf version

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

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors in (Media studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication or Humanities field)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communication-related field; experience working in the development sector.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Previous UN experience is an added advantage
• Fluency required in English and any other UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate… our core values of Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability.

This position is a short-term assignment and doesn’t give rise to a long-term permanent post with the organization.

Applicants are required to include in their applications a financial proposal which includes a lumpsum amount for consultancy fees, local transportation and other miscellaneous costs. Breakdown or details of the fee will be much appreciated.

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 diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic background, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

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.

UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or orientation). 

 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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.