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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to care

Working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication and Advocacy and in close collaboration with programme sections, write and edit high-quality products and materials, such as publications, fact sheets, brochures, blogs, talking points, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy materials.

The specific writing and editing tasks will be determined by the Communication team in response to the needs of the office and conveyed to the consultant on a rolling basis. Payment will be made monthly according to an agreed day rate and based on the actual days worked.

How can you make a difference? 

You can make a difference through delivering the following tasks - 

1. Write and edit high quality English-language flagship publications, such as the UNICEF China annual report.
2. Edit English language publications, reports, fact sheets, advocacy briefs and brochures from programme sections to turn these into effective products for visibility and advocacy.
3. Occasionally support writing and editing for communication products, such as campaign materials, press releases, human interest stories, social media packs and other communication and advocacy materials. 
4. Occasionally support front office with editing of speeches and briefing notes. Other writing and editing tasks as needed.

For more details, please refers to the TOR -  ToR_Writer Editor_2025.docx.

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

Individuals undertaking the assignment must meet following requirements:

Minimum requirements:

• Education:

Candidates should hold at least a bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Media Studies, International Development or related field.

• Work Experience:

1. 1. At least 10 years of relevant prior work experience in communications, public relations, media, writing, or other relevant fields 
   2. At least 5 years of work experience in writing and editing of publications, stories, articles, briefs and other communication materials. 

• Skills:

1. 1. Demonstrated experience in communicating complex development issues to multiple audiences, and the ability to interpret technical and research data in a concise and engaging manner. 
   2. Well organized and structured 
   3. Strong drive for results, taking pride in delivering as per expectation in terms of quality and timeliness 
   4. Experience working with UNICEF or other UN organizations is desirable 
   5. Knowledge and understanding of China and its development context is desirable
   6. Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values 

They will use their own equipment, computer, office space, telecommunication facilities.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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