National Consultant

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Position Title: National Consultant
Location: Yaounde
Country: Cameroon
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of children and women. Its mission is to save lives, defend rights, and help children fulfill their potential. In Cameroon, UNICEF has been operational since 1975, focusing on the rights of women and children in various sectors including health, education, and child protection. The organization employs thousands of staff globally and collaborates with numerous partners to address the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly children.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive package of briefing notes that are clear, concise, and engaging, utilizing accurate data to respond to proposals' opportunities. The consultant will work closely with UNICEF colleagues from various sections, including Programme, Resource Mobilization, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation (PME), and finance. The main objective is to create, write, and edit 15 briefing notes, ensuring they include itemized costs, visuals, and infographics. The consultancy will run from February 17, 2025, to April 27, 2025, and the consultant is expected to submit completed topics as they are finalized. The themes for the briefing notes include critical areas such as health, nutrition, education, and child protection, reflecting UNICEF's commitment to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable children in Cameroon.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key tasks, including:

• Reading and analyzing existing documentation provided by the PAC and chiefs of sections.
• Creating and proposing a standard template for donor briefings, supervising a graphic designer in this process.
• Identifying key messages for each topic and conducting interviews with focal points.
• Selecting relevant pictures, maps, infographics, and stories from field abstracts.
• Writing the briefing notes in either English or French, based on the consultant's preference.
• Submitting drafts for corrections and finalizing the documents, including layout and translation into the second language. The deliverables will include two template examples, analyzed reference documents, narrative drafts, and final edited translations, all adhering to specified timelines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Communication and Advocacy. They should have a working experience of 10 to 15 years in communication and advocacy, demonstrating solid skills in writing for large audiences with accuracy and creativity. The ability to document and write compelling notes from technical documents is essential, along with a rigorous understanding of scientific language issues. Strong collaboration skills are necessary, and fluency in both French and English is required for this position.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Communication and Advocacy is mandatory for this consultancy role. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication strategies and advocacy efforts necessary for UNICEF's mission.

Experience:
The position requires a significant level of experience, specifically between 10 to 15 years in communication and advocacy. Candidates should have a proven track record of working on similar projects, showcasing their ability to produce high-quality written materials and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, along with good proficiency in English. This bilingual requirement is essential for the consultant to effectively communicate and produce materials that cater to both French and English-speaking audiences.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is set to run from February 17, 2025, to April 27, 2025, and is expected to be full-time during this period. Payment will be based on the submission of agreed deliverables, with UNICEF retaining the right to withhold payment if the deliverables do not meet required standards or are submitted late. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, CV, performance evaluation reports, a financial proposal, and a technical proposal detailing their methodology and schedule. UNICEF emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, nationality, or background. The organization also has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and is committed to safeguarding children.