Consultant at UNICEF

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.

The Individual International Consultant will support the editing of the Country Office Annual Report.

For every child, [Hope]

Under the supervision of the Chief of PMFC and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Programme, the consultant will be supporting the proofreading, editing and RBM compliance of the Country Office Annual Report and the Results Assessment Headline Statements. The Country Office Annual Report is a highly strategic short summary narrative (approximately 10 pages) highlighting the key results achieved by the Country Officer in 2020 for a public audience. In addition, the Headline Statements provide short summaries for each result (up to 100 words for each of the 47 results statements total approximately 10 pages) which are also made available to the public through the UNICEF transparency portal.

How can you make a difference?

Work Assignment Overview

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

• A first University Degree in Journalism, communication, research, policy or other related fields
• A minimum of [five years] of proven experience in working  as a rapporteur or writing reports for UN agencies
• Proven experience in results-based reporting
• Extensive experience of working with UNICEF or other UN agencies
• Fluency in English is required(Excellent writing skills in English)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are…

View our competency framework at

https://www.unicef.org/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.