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, care

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF Cambodia is dedicated to promoting children's healthy development, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential from early childhood to adolescence. To support the evolving needs of the Communications Team in implementing the agreed communication plan and its public advocacy and communication mission, UNICEF Cambodia is seeking an international writer consultant. This role involves creating various communication products in English. The purpose of this advertisement is two-fold: to select a writer to join the Communication Section for a period of 240 working days, from August 4, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and to establish a roster of a small pool of professional writers who can be called upon as needs arise.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, or relevant field
• One year of progressive experience in communication and writing for an external audience.
• Experience in drafting advocacy documents from research and/or studies is desirable.
• Experience in conducting interviews for collecting information/case studies is desirable.
• Experience working with UNICEF or other development organisations is a plus.
• Experience in developing effective fundraising narratives.
• Strong familiarity with the nonprofit or social impact sectors.
• Versatility in adapting writing style to suit different formats and target audiences.
• Extensive experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and gathering valuable insights.
• Comprehensive portfolio highlighting a variety of multimedia projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with production teams and content creators.

Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding writing skills in the English language with demonstrated ability for logical and analytical writing as well as ‘de-jargoning’ technical language for a wider audience
• Well organised and structured, good attention to detail
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Cambodia and its development context
• Knowledge of child rights issues is desirable
• Be available and willing to travel for the assignments
• Have the ability to work under pressure, be open to input/scrutiny, respect cultural contexts and deliver on tight deadlines
• Experience working with UN agencies and International Organizations would be desirable

Competencies

• Works collaboratively with others
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism
• Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment

Languages 

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Khmer is desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy and the financial proposal template in the attachments below

 Draft TOR - Writer Consultant 2025 tms.pdf

 Financial offer template.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

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.