Recrutement de 01 Communication and Media Relations Consultant

Recrutement de 01 Communication and Media Relations Consultant

Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Vientiane
Level: Consultancy
Location: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Categories: Communication
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UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a Conusltant for Communication and Media Relations. The duration of this assignment is 1 year, starting as soon as possible and the Consultant will be deployed at UNICEF Office.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The National Communication Consultant will be responsible for supporting UNICEF Lao PDR's communication and advocacy work related to the Youth Development portfolio and immunization. Specifically, the consultant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Communication to develop and implement a youth engagement strategy, coordinate media and public relations activities, and create communication products, such as speeches, related to Youth Development Engagement and immunization activities.

The National Communication Consultant will be responsible for:

1. Youth Engagement Strategy:

• Collaborate with the office to develop and implement an Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Strategy.

• Conduct research and analysis to support youth engagement efforts.

• Map youth organizations and networks, establishing connections with relevant organizations and individuals.

2. Media:

• Provide technical support to the Communication Specialist in developing and implementing a media strategy to maximize the visibility of UNICEF Lao PDR's work relating to the youth and ADAP.

• Organize press conferences, interviews, and media events to promote UNICEF's work relating to youth engagement and related programme activities.

• Ensure the quality of all media materials produced for distribution, including press releases, photos, radio and TV spots, and highlight stories including immunization.

• Foster strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and media professionals to maintain and enhance UNICEF's media positioning in areas related to youth engagement.

3. Public Relations:

• Provide technical support and expertise for the development and implementation of a public relations strategy designed to raise awareness and understanding of UNICEF Lao PDR's work relating to ADAP.

• Provide technical support with the development of articles, press releases, and speaking points and speeches for UNICEF staff.

• Ensure that public-facing materials, including communication materials, publications, and web content, illustrate UNICEF's commitment to assisting children and their families.

4. Coordination Support:

• Provide technical support to the coordination of UNICEF Lao PDR's ADAP plans and strategies.

• Identify and propose opportunities for collaboration with other programs within UNICEF Lao PDR and partner organizations.

• Assist in planning and organizing events and meetings related to ADAP.

• Provide technical inputs and support to programmes on ADAP as needed.

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

Minimum Qualifications required:

Bachelor Degree in Communications, International Relations, Public Relations, Social/Human Sciences or another related field.
2-3 years of relevant work experience at national or international level in the areas of advocacy, communication, resource mobilisation and partnership.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Ability to work in a team.
Ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions and political/cultural sensitivity and ability to work in international and multicultural environment.
Proven experience in implementing time limited projects.
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form and to produce reports in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Fluency in Lao and English is essential, excellent drafting skills as well as oral presentation skills.
Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

Letter of Interest (cover letter)
CV or Resume
Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost
Assessment Criteria:

Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report (for clarification see Guidance)

A) Technical Evaluation (maximum 100 points)

Degree in Communication, public relations or similar (30 points)
Knowledge of advocacy and communication tactics and social media management for which a test might be conducted (30 points)
Experience in content creation, social media monitoring, digital engagement (20 points)
Quality of past work (e.g. understanding, methodology) (20 points)
B) Financial Proposal (30 points)

The maximum number of points shall be allotted to the lowest Financial Proposal that is opened /evaluated and compared among those technical qualified candidates who have attained a minimum 70 points score in the technical evaluation. Other Financial Proposals will receive points in inverse proportion to the lowest price.

C. Overall Evaluation (total technical and financial proposal): 100 points

The Contract shall be awarded to candidate obtaining the highest combined technical and financial scores, subject to the satisfactory result of the verification interview.

Download File Terms of Reference (Template)- for Individual consultant_Comms for VA.pdf

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

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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.

Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 18 May 2023 SE Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 31 May 2023 SE Asia Standard Time