Communication Consultant - Newborn and Nutrition

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

Purpose:

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a consultant to provide support to the work of the Public Advocacy section within the Division of Communication (DOC).  The consultant will work across the UNICEF thematic priorities, policy areas and initiatives related to child health, survival and nutrition, with a particular focus on newborn and breastfeeding.

For more information, see the attached TERMS OF REFERENCE.

Minimum requirements and competencies:
• Advanced degree in international relations, communication, journalism or related fields
• At least five years progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in international development, communication or public advocacy
• Strong advocacy experience, strategy development and messaging a plus.
• Strong ability to write and edit public outreach materials, ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form
• Proven skills in communication, networking, strategic thinking and ability to relate to traditional and social media
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, good understanding of UNICEF and/or UN system, and of world affairs, current events and international development issues
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language a plus
• Interest in child health and nutrition essential, experience a plus
• Demonstrated success in networking and working in a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications, and interactive digital media
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines. Able to work under pressure and to work long hours when required

How to Apply:

Applications must be received on or before 14 January 2016

Consisting of a cover letter, writing sample, and Personal History Form (Form P-11) (additional resumé or CV optional) – should be sent to: Ms. Emily Tanyag (etanyag@unicef.org). Please state the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your submission to this mailbox.  Applications lacking any of the requirements above will be disqualified as incomplete.

The Personal History Form (P-11) can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/videoaudio/PDFs/P11.doc.

Please note that only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged, and that these candidates might be required to take a timed written test.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.