Communication Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established to work in over 190 countries and territories, is dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing this mission as a calling rather than just a job. UNICEF prides itself on being a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. The organization fosters a culture of belonging and growth, emphasizing a passionate commitment to serving children and communities worldwide. UNICEF also provides an attractive compensation and benefits package to its employees.

Job Overview:
The position of Communication Consultant within UNICEF's Partner Recognition and Impact team in the Private Sector Communication and Engagement Section is crucial for supporting a variety of partnership communication activities. The consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering joint communication plans and frameworks for multi-country and global partnerships. This includes coordinating communication planning across multiple markets, facilitating partnership communication workshops, developing high-quality communication assets and materials, and managing reputational risks through proactive communication strategies. The consultant will also oversee the rollout and implementation of these communication assets and frameworks in collaboration with various markets, working closely with National Committees and country offices to mitigate reputational risks and manage responses to any reputational issues that may arise. The primary objective of this role is to establish a Roster to streamline and accelerate the hiring of Communication Consultants, ensuring that UNICEF can fulfill its contractual obligations to showcase partnership recognition and the impact of its programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be tasked with developing comprehensive communication packages, including press releases, social media assets, key messages, Q&A documents, and talking points for multi-country partnerships. This will be done in close collaboration with communication focal points from relevant National Committees, regional, and country offices. The consultant will also organize and facilitate communication workshops and meetings for stakeholders to develop partnership communication frameworks and plans. Additionally, the consultant will manage reputational risks related to partnerships through effective communication strategies and oversee the implementation of agreed communication plans and activities across countries. This role requires ensuring alignment at the global, regional, and national office levels between UNICEF and its partners, coordinating across relevant teams and offices as necessary. Furthermore, the consultant will support the partnership communication requirements of new high-value partners and participate in meetings to facilitate overall alignment across workstreams and offices at various levels.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in Marketing, Communications, Business, Social Sciences, Arts, or related fields. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher) may be accepted in combination with qualifying experience. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of progressive experience in fields such as Communications, Public Relations, Account/Client Management, Sales, Marketing, Fundraising, or Advertising. Experience working in partnership contexts, particularly on customer-facing partnerships, is required, along with at least two years of experience at an international level, which is desirable. Previous regional or country office experience is considered an asset.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or higher) in relevant fields such as Marketing, Communications, Business, Social Sciences, or Arts. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher) may be accepted if combined with relevant qualifying experience.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressive experience in relevant fields, including Communications, Public Relations, Account/Client Management, Sales, Marketing, Fundraising, or Advertising. Experience in partnership contexts, particularly with customer-facing partnerships, is essential. At least two years of international experience is desirable, and previous experience in regional or country offices is an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an asset and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy position is expected to last for a duration of three years, although UNICEF does not guarantee a specific quantity of services will be purchased during this time, as this will depend on forthcoming needs. The consultant will be responsible for using their own equipment, including a laptop and any necessary software. Regular communication with the manager and communication specialists is expected. UNICEF will provide orientation on branding guidelines and share necessary documents and specifications with the consultant. There may be occasional travel required during the assignment, which will be covered separately by UNICEF. The application process requires submission of a cover letter, CV, a portfolio of sample work, and a financial proposal. It is important to note that UNICEF does not charge any fees during the application process and is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.