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Contract Duration 3 Months

Working arrangement: Office Based

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

On behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNICEF as the Lead Participating UN Organization (PUNO), and in close collaboration with the three other participating UN agencies, the consultant will lead the implementation of strategic communications, visibility, knowledge management, documentation, and programme closure communication activities for the Empowered Women Prosperous Nepal (EWPN) Joint Programme. Reporting to the Gender Programme Specialist (Joint Programme Coordinator), the consultant will provide technical support for planning, coordinating, producing, and disseminating high-quality communication products that document programme achievements, amplify results, support donor visibility requirements, and strengthen knowledge sharing across participating UN organizations, government counterparts, media partners, and other stakeholders. The consultant will coordinate closely with communications focal points from all participating UN organizations, technical leads, implementing partners, media production companies, the European Union (EU) and Government counterparts to ensure timely delivery of communication products aligned with EWPN/UN branding and visibility standard

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here TMC0004031 External ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in   mass communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Development Communication, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field

Including knowledge on: Strategic Communications and Public Information

Media Relations and Advocacy

Content Development and Storytelling

Digital and Social Media Communications

Knowledge Management and Learning

Photography, Videography, and Multimedia Production

Publications, Editing, and Graphic Design Coordination

Event Communications and Visibility

Branding and Donor Visibility Requirements

Communication Planning and Stakeholder Engagement

Work Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public information, media relations, knowledge management, advocacy, or development communications.

Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality communication products, including human-interest stories, publications, press releases, multimedia content, social media materials, and knowledge products.  Experience coordinating communication activities with multiple stakeholders, including government, development partners, media organizations, and implementing partners.

Experience supporting communication and visibility for development programmes, donor-funded projects, or joint programmes is required.

Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or development partners is considered an asset.

Experience in developing and editing high-quality communication and visibility products.

Skills Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Demonstrates strong professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards in carrying out responsibilities.

Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills for a variety of communication products.

Strong interpersonal and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage multiple communication assignments and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.

Strong strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in coordinating media production, photography, videography, and publication processes.

Good understanding of communication planning, branding, advocacy, and public engagement strategies.

Knowledge of digital communication platforms, social media management, and communication analytics.

Ability to develop knowledge products, document lessons learned and promote organizational learning.

Familiarity with gender-responsive, inclusive, and rights-based communication approaches.

Good knowledge of donor visibility requirements and UN communication standards.

Language Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, and presentation skills in both English and Nepali are required.

Desirables:

Experience supporting communication and visibility for multi-agency or joint programmes.

Experience coordinating documentary production, media campaigns, or programme closure communications.

Knowledge of UN communication guidelines, branding standards, and donor visibility requirements, particularly those of the European Union, is an asset.

Experience in communications for gender equality

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

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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template TMC0004031 Financial proposal template.xlsx

Remarks:  

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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