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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, advocacy, and operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

UNICEF’s Country Program Document (CPD) for Tajikistan focuses on improving the health, education, and protection of children, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable and marginalized communities. The assignment is taking place in Tajikistan, a country characterized by its diverse geography and socio-economic challenges. Under the GAVI-funded Targeted Country Assistance, UNICEF is providing technical support to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of population (MOHSP) and the Republican Center of Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP) to enhance the National Immunization Programme in areas of cold chain strengthening, effective vaccine management and social and behavioral change.

One of the key challenges this assignment aims to address is the development of sustainable means of communication to disseminate important health information, specifically in the field of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). Immunization is a critical component of public health and ensuring that accurate and comprehensive information reaches healthcare providers and the public is essential for improving immunization practices. The aim is to create easily accessible and usable training videos that can be utilized for quality improvement in immunization practices, ultimately enhancing the overall health outcomes for children in Tajikistan.

Within this context, UNICEF Tajikistan Country Office seeks to hire an individual consultant to coordinate the development of at least 50 scenarios for short demo training videos on different aspects of immunization. The consultant will oversee the entire filming process using these scenarios, ensuring that all details are correctly considered and addressed. Additionally, the consultant will facilitate the process of agreeing on both the scenarios and the filming with MOHSP. This coordination is vital to ensure that the training videos are accurate, relevant, and aligned with national health policies and cultural norms.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Duration: 55 working days between May - September 2025
Supervisor: Health Specialist, UNICEF Tajikistan

The main objective of the consultancy assignment is to coordinate the development of at least 50 scenarios for short demo training videos on different aspects of immunization. The consultant will oversee the entire filming process using these scenarios, ensuring that all details are correctly considered and addressed. Additionally, the consultant will facilitate the process of agreeing on both the scenarios and the filming with MOHSP.

The Consultant will work under the guidance of the Health Officer and overall guidance of and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population, and other relevant departments and centers of MOHSP to do the following:

Deliverable 1: Development of Scenarios

1.Coordinate the creation of 50 detailed scenarios for short demo training videos on various aspects of immunization.
2.Ensure scenarios are comprehensive, covering different immunization practices, challenges, and solutions.
3.Review and revise scenarios based on feedback from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MOHSP) and the Republican Center of Immunoprophylaxis (RCIP).

Deliverable 2: Coordination and Facilitation

1.Conduct regular coordination meetings with MOHSP to ensure alignment with national health policies and cultural norms.
2.Facilitate the approval process for all scenarios and filming plans with MOHSP/RCIP.
3.Document and incorporate feedback from MOHSP/RCIP into the final scenarios and filming plans.

Deliverable 3: Filming Process Oversight

1.Develop a detailed filming schedule and plan, including timelines.
2.Supervise the filming process to ensure scenarios are accurately and effectively translated into training videos.
3.Perform quality assurance checks to ensure all details are correctly considered and addressed during filming.

UNICEF will be responsible for arranging meetings with government counterparts and other stakeholders and for convening training events.

TOR with detailed deliverables and concrete timeframes as at the following link  TOR Nat Cons EPI video scenario and filming.docx

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

• Education: University degree in Journalism, Filmmaking, or a closely related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in content development, media production, or public communication, preferably related to health or education.
• Proven experience in developing training scenarios, scripts, or multimedia materials, including coordinating video production projects.
• Experience related to social and behavioral change with focus on child health, healthy lifestyle and immunization.
• Experience working with government partners or development agencies is an asset.
• Languages: Fluency in English, knowledge of Russian and Tajik languages is asset.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

• CV
• Completed EOI form (Annex 2)
• Financial proposal in TJS-all inclusive, indicting fee per day (Annex 3 to be completed). Annex 3 at the link 
• Contact of three references.
• At least 2 papers / concept notes previously developed by the candidate or when candidate provided substantial inputs to the documents.
• Applications without financial proposals will not be considered.

Applications must be received in the system by 24 May 2025 on UNICEF website.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

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 the visa (applicable) and 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.