Tenders Are Invited For National Consultancy Communication Assistant Advocacy And Digital Media

Tenders Are Invited For National Consultancy Communication Assistant Advocacy And Digital Media For Sierra Leone Nationals Only Unicef Works In Some Of The WorldS Toughest Places To Reach The WorldS 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 Unicef Sierra Leone Is Looking For A National Communications Assistant Consultant Objectives Purpose Expected ResultsA Qualified And Dedicated Communication Assistant Advocacy And Digital Media Is Required To Provide Effective And Efficient Support To The External Relations And Advocacy Section During The Period Of Commemorating Crc 30 The Communication Assistant Advocacy And Digital Media Will Provide The Needed Administrative And Logistic Support In Planning And Organization Of Crc 30 Events Workshops Seminars Press Conferences And Exhibits S He Will Also Help To Co Ordinate Unicef Sierra LeoneS Presence In A Number Of Digital Platforms Such As Unicef Sierra LeoneS Web Page Facebook Twitter And Instagram The Position Will Ensure That Unicef Sierra Leone Pages Are Kept Up To Date In Addition To Identifying And Creating Conversations Around Issues Related To Unicefs Mandate And Engage Followers In A Dynamic Interactive And Meaningful Way Specific ObjectivesUnder The Close Supervision And Guidance Of The Supervisor Performs A Variety Of Information Gathering Technical Logistical And Administrative Services In Support Of Planning And Organizing The Crc 30 Commemorations Including Managing Unicef Sierra LeoneS Strategic Approach To Social Media And Digital Communication Across Channels Description Of The AssignmentMajor Tasks To Be Undertaken Contact And Follow Up With Resource Persons Contractors Consultants And Production Teams For Production Of Broadcasting Materials Video Films And Events Banners Maintain Inventory Of All Printed Materials Assess Reprinting Needs Of Advocacy Communication Materials And Arrange Its Reprinting Gather Assets Edit Photos And Videos For The Web And Social Media Sharing Identify Opportunities To Seed Existing Content Identify Opportunities For Expert Web Chats Or Live Contribution Maintain Digital Photo Database And Supports With Information Sourcing For Updating Of Social Media And Website Maintain Electronic Documentation Database Of Publications Press Releases And Media Clippings Manage And Update Section Data Base Of Contacts Of The Government Counterparts Donor Diplomatic Corps Un Ngo And Media Communities For Use In Networking And Materials Distribution Assist In The Monitoring Of The Appropriate And Timely Dissemination Of Advocacy Partnerships And Communications Materials To Target Audiences Arrange Logistics For Visitors Missions Arrange Permits For Media Teams And Partners As Required Deliverables Logistical And Administrative Requirements For Commemoration Of Crc 30 Are In Place For 20 November 2019 Comprehensive Mailing List Established And Updated Inventory Of All Printed Materials And Assets Developed And Maintained Documentation Database Of Publications Updated And Maintained Advocacy Partnerships And Communications Materials Regularly DisseminatedAdministrative Issues The Duration Of The Contract Will Be 9 Months Starting 1 May To 31 December 2019 The Contract Can Be Terminated If The Work Is Not Satisfactory The Candidate Will Be Based At Unicef Office In The Un Building Office Space And Computer Equipment Will Be Provided The Incumbent Is Expected To Adhere To The Set Office Hours And To Be Flexible To Work Outside Normal Hours When Required The Assistant Will Be Given A Monthly Remuneration This Amount Includes Transport Costs Remuneration Will Be Paid On A Monthly Basis Against Monthly Reports On The Progress Of The Agreed Tasks Qualification Skills Experience Completion Of Tertiary Education In Communication Public Relations Administration At Least Two Years Of Practical Experience In Similar Position Experience In Communication And Media Work Is Required Fluency In English Is Required Knowledge Of The Local Languages Is Considered As An Asset Knowledge Of Unicef Work And ChildrenS Rights Issues Would Be An Asset Ability To Work Independently Good Organization SkillsFor Every Child You DemonstrateUnicefS Core Values Of Commitment Diversity And Integrity And Core Competencies In Communication Working With People And Drive For Results 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 Therefore Undergo Rigorous Reference And Background Checks And Will Be Expected To Adhere To These Standards And Principles Remarks Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted And Advance To The Next Stage Of The Selection Process Advertised 15 Mar 2019 Greenwich Standard TimeApplications Close 29 Mar 2019 11 55 Pm Greenwich Standard Time

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