Communications and Media Assistant (1 Positions)- Open to Somali Nationals Only

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $100million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Communications and Media Assistant (CMA) will play a key role in supporting the Puntland Area Office by working closely with the Head of Communications & Media and the Program Development, Communication & Engagement Department. The role focuses on developing child-centered and child-led content that amplifies children’s voices while ensuring strict adherence to safeguarding protocols. The incumbent will be responsible for creating compelling visual and written content, managing media relations, supporting digital communications across multiple platforms, and documenting program impact through case studies and success stories. The role involves coordinating media visits, providing interpretation and translation services, supporting advocacy communications, and maintaining relationships with local and international media partners. The assistant will work with minimal supervision while navigating the complex political and security environment of Puntland, Somalia, ensuring effective communication and engagement with diverse stakeholders including children, communities, government officials, donors, and media representatives.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Head of Communications & Media

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Media, Communications, English, Development Studies, or related fields.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

•  At least 1-2 years of experience as a journalist, communications, media, content creator, or similar role, preferably in the humanitarian/development sector.

Desirable:

•  Proficiency in photography, videography, and audio production skills, with experience handling relevant software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Somalia languages.
•  Strong ability to take initiative in the field and, when necessary, take control of high-pressure situations involving local and foreign journalists and SC staff.
•  Proven experience working in a multicultural environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, intercultural sensitivity, teamwork, and discretion with confidential information.
•  High adaptability to flexible working hours, long field visits, intense and stressful circumstances, and heavy workloads.
•  Good computer skills.
•  Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and make decisions on prioritization when working under pressure on multiple projects.
•  Experience building personal networks of relevant media contacts.
•  Commitment to SC values.
•  Experience in communication and documentation, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  Strong skills in teamwork and networking.

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at

Application will be closed on 29^th October 2025

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

CARE is an International NGO working in Somalia since 1981. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to provide life-saving emergency assistance to people affected by conflict & crisis and address the underlying causes of poverty. Today, CARE is amongst the largest International Non-Governmental-Organizations in Somalia and Somaliland, making significant contributions to respond to substantial humanitarian needs while leading on recovery and development efforts. This includes helping to strengthen the capacity of the government to ensure gender-responsive social services and governance.

CARE International, Somalia Country office, has developed a new strategic plan for the period 2024 to 2030. This strategic plan will be rolled out in early 2024 upon completion of preliminary actions towards the end of 2023. To operationalize the new strategy, there is need to review what changes are needed to make the current staff structure and reporting lines to deliver the shift from impact group to impact area programming.

This may also be an opportunity to address unclear issues in the current structure such as unstandardized reporting lines and job requirements. In addition to moving away from impact group programming to impact area programming the strategy embraces cross-cutting initiatives such as ‘locally led, globally connected’. The CO intends to refocus programming from direct implementation to increasingly work with women-led organisations (WLO) and women’s rights organisation (WRO) through transferring financial resources and some roles and responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on a genuine shift of power rather than continuing with a sub-contracting, resource-based model.

The CO is also investing in readiness to position for contracts, implementing as grant agents for government channelled funding and exploring more work with private sector. There is need to consider what this means in terms of our staffing, both in numbers but also skill sets as there may be need to retrain staff, or potentially hire new staff with different skills/experience.

The change management process is expected to involve staff and partners for purposes of transparency and accountability. It is an opportunity to discuss issues of improvement in internal efficiencies in terms of programming and program support. The process will be participatory and will fully involve staff across all levels, and all offices. Discussions with our partners will be structured and will inform the changes that need to be done to improve the partnership models for better service delivery to the populations we serve.

In the new strategy CARE Somalia expects clarity on what success looks like for the new structures and approaches. This is possible when there is consensus on challenges including (i) whether the challenge is one that can be resolved through the envisaged structures and ways of working, (ii) clarity on whether investment is in the appropriate areas to deliver on the strategic goals. This will in turn inform investments in required trainings, equipment & technology, learning opportunities from and by other CARE Country Offices and peers.

Purpose:

The Organizational development consultant will conduct the organizational functional review, will design an appropriate organizational structure, develop a talent management strategy as well as an HR transition plan that enables the delivery of the strategy.

3. Scope of work

The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:

1. Identify:
   • Review key documents (e.g. Strategy, organogram, job descriptions, performance management tools, talent management framework, HR manual) and engage in consultations with CARE senior management and staff. On this basis, provide a sequenced plan of actions, including the necessary preparatory work that must be completed prior to commencement.
2. Diagnose
   • Assess the alignment of the current structure with the strategy.
   • Perform a functional review per department and gap analysis on job descriptions in terms of skills, positions, structure needed to deliver on the new strategy.
   • Through discussions with staff/departments, identify current ‘pain points’ with our current structure and identify measures to resolve the structural problems.
3. Design
   • Design a revised structure that constitutes optimal staffing levels and well-defined roles.
   • Propose positions and their respective job descriptions, responsibilities and skills set, levels of seniority that are aligned to CARE’s program strategy/plans.
   • Review senior staff roles across categories such as manager or adviser to ensure coherence and consistency.
   • Propose a capacity development and transition plan for those positions and people needing adjustments to deliver on the new strategy. Some current staff may not be suitable to fill positions within the new structure, and so there may be a need to let go some current staff and recruit new staff with appropriate experience and skills.
   • Adapt/ develop a tailored talent management strategy (Performance Management system that is adapted to matrix structures; recruitment and retention strategy) that ensures that staff members are supported to identify and follow up on individual professional development objectives; assess and advise where additional investment in human resources would be required in the mid to long-term by assisting CARE management in planning Human resources needs and anticipating new issues.
   • Design a HR transition plan which would lead from the current structure to the next, considering the forward-looking strategy and legal implications and cost. The transition plan will be implemented between January 2024 to June 2024.
4. Deliver and sustain:
   • Train targeted staff on outputs of the consultancy.
   • Support management in workshops facilitation to present the output of the consultancy.
   • Prepare presentations and facilitate discussions with Management and staff when required.

NB: The consultant is expected to use any required methodology (group discussions, interviews, literature/desk review) to perform the above-mentioned tasks in a participatory and inclusive way.

Expected Output/Deliverables:

1. A HR transition plan leading from the current structure to the next including risks and opportunities.
2. A refined and aligned organization chart.
3. Realigned job descriptions and specifications that clearly reflect the academic qualifications, experience, responsibilities, key performance areas and standards, competencies, supervision, and reporting relationship.
4. Training sessions to management on the new structure, ways of working together and relevant performance management support.
5. Key Relationships

The consultant will report to Country Director and work closely with the SMT. Other key stakeholders of this consultancy are:

• The HOA-Managing Deputy Regional Director
• ECA Regional Technical Advisors
• CARE International: CARE US, CARE Canada, CARE Nederland and CARE UK who directly support most of the CO programs.
• Country staff both program and operations.
• CARE Somalia Legal Advisor (as a technical resource)

1. Duration, Reporting, Location

The assignment is expected to run from September- December 2023. The work will be conducted in Somalia.

1. Key competencies and experience

• Essential
  • Proven experience in change management in INGOs
  • Excellent HR credentials at strategic level
  • Understanding of the context of human resources in Somalia/ECSA
  • Strong business acumen
  • Proven experience in designing OD strategies, capacity assessment, and capacity development plans development.
  • Proven experience conducting functional reviews.
  • Ability to work under strong pressure and strict deadlines.
  • Strong command of English, both spoken and written
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Understanding of GEDI (Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) and how it applies across the Program and support functions.
• Desirable
  • Previous experience with CARE

1. Application
   1. A company profile and detailed CVs of key people on this assignment.

Interested consultants or consultancy firms are requested to submit their offer to som.consultant@care.org not later than oct 05th ,2023

The application file should contain the following documents:

1. A technical offer, with a clear timeframe, details on how the deliverables will be achieved, proven competencies, qualifications, and strong references/credentials.
2. A financial offer including all administrative costs.
3. Copies of similar assignments (with related evidence for good completion of the previous assignments)
4. Minimum of three certificates of service rendered (similar service).

“Female candidates/consultants with the required qualification is highly encouraged to apply for the consultancy service”

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Somali Resilience Program (SomReP)

TRANSLATION CONSULTANCY – FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULUM AND TOOLS FROM ENGLISH TO SOMALI LANGUAGE

BACKGROUND

The Somalia Resilience Programme (SomReP) is a consortium of seven international non-governmental organizations (INGO) and one Local NGO. SomReP works to enhance the resilience of chronically vulnerable households, communities and systems across Somalia.

The Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) is an ambitious approach to tackle the challenge of recurrent droughts and the chronic vulnerability among pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, and peri-urban households in one of the poorest countries in the world. SomReP is being implemented through a consortium of 7 INGOs (ACF, ADRA, CARE, COOPI, DRC, Oxfam and WVI) and 1 Local NGO(Shaqadoon)

SomReP would like to engage a qualified and dynamic consultant to provide translation services from English to Somali language of the following documents:

1. Financial literacy training curriculum and strategy
2. Implementation session plans, pre/post tests and follow up tools

The consultant will translate the above documents from English to local Somali language, cognizant of the dialect differences among the Somali people.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main purpose of the consultancy is to provide translation and editing Financial literacy curriculum and related documents from English to Local Somali language.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Translate the Financial literacy documents English content into the Somali language;

· Share the draft translation with SomReP partners

· Incorporate suggested changes to the translation

· Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in said documents

· Ensure translation is technically, linguistically and grammatically correct with no errors.

· Ensure proper design and layout of the translated documents ready for printing to be used for training

· Submit the final translated Financial literacy documents in soft copy to SomReP Technical Unit

Competencies and skills

· Degree in Linguistics, Business management, Entreprenuership, Communications, International relations/ Journalism, or related areas;

· Excellent command of written and spoken Somali at a native or near-native level.

· Excellent command of written and spoken English

· At least three years of translation experience in the relevant area.

· Demonstrated good understanding of technical terms used in areas of Financial Inclusion and education, generally in Entreperenuership.

· A keen eye for spotting errors/typos, inconsistencies, and graphic works;

· Proven skills in translation and interpretation from Somali and into English and vice versa;

Evaluation Criteria

The Selection of the firm will be made based on cumulative analysis (i.e., mandatory requirement and technical qualifications as follows:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Ø Provide a certified copy of business registration(company/organization)

Ø Provide a certified copy of tax registration

Ø Provide information on ownership structure – name of directors/owners of the company(company/organization)

Ø References including names and contact information from previous clients who can be contacted regarding relevant experience in translation of documeents (At least three)

Ø Successful bidder will be required to sign World Vision Supplier Code of Conduct form

Technical Evaluation

Applicants need to clearly articulate on the following, but not limited to: -**

· A cover letter outlining the suitability of the consultant in undertaking the translation and summarizing relevant experience (Not exceeding one page)

· Consulting firm profile (Not exceeding one page)

· Up to two page statement of capability (referencing the selection criteria) and the approach to be take in undertaking this assignment

· Clear work plan including time frames for translation of the Financial Literacy documents(approx 110 pages) – One page

· Detailed CVs of key personnel (including any formal qualifications) should be provided

Financial Evaluation

· A financial proposal with a detailed breakdown of costs quoted in USD. Applicable tax amount must be clearly stipulated and separated from the base costs.

· Payment Terms

· Credit Period

Financial proposal should not be part of the technical proposal; it should be a separate document.**

Submission of Proposals:

Interested individuals and firms should submit their proposal accompanied with a cover letter, in English by email to somo_supplychain@wvi.org on or before 25^TH APRIL 2022.

Proposals should be submitted in three distinct/separate attachments, namely Mandatory Requirements, Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (Bidders who will combine both technical and financial proposals shall be disqualified)

Email title should be; – Translation Consultancy, Financial literacy curriculum and tools – Somali Resilience Program

Bids received after deadline shall not be considered.

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change. ADRA Somalia belongs to the world wide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking to recruit Communication and Public Relations Officer.

Responsibilities

i. Help execute a strong ADRA Somalia brand strategy with a clear organizational story and design profile. Ensure the correct application of the brand guidelines across all communication channels, both printed and online.

ii. Oversee the planning and production of compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic, print and video) for effective donor and public engagement by ADRA Somalia – both in-country and internationally as appropriate.

iii. Coordinate the process of identifying, documentation and dissemination of most significant change stories, and promising best practices using various multimedia platforms.

iv. Support field teams in integrating documentation and communication to effectively draw lessons and change stories in line with the ADRA Somalia strategy

v. Capture ongoing activities and development for sharing in diverse offline and online publications including the organizations’ digital media channels. Also provide communications materials/information as requested by donor offices.**

vi. Write, edit and arrange production of newsletters, in-house magazines, pamphlets and brochures.**

vii. Oversee production of visual (film or video) and audio electronic material, including website management. **

Qualifications/Experience

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or related field.

ii. Post graduate Diploma in Public Relations.

iii. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English

iv. Over 3 years’ experience in the area of communication and PR in a development setting.

v. Proven experience in media, communication, advocacy or related field in the humanitarian context, including photography and video skills.

Area Research and Evaluation Coordinator – Mogadishu – Open to Somali Nationals Only

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more almost 70 years. The Country Office has 650 staff across 14 field offices (Boroma, Burao and Hargeisa in Somaliland; Bosasso, Garowe, Galkayo and Gard; Beletweyne, Adaado, Abudwak, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhobley and Mogadishu In 2021, with an annual spent of US$120 million, we reached more than 3.3 million people through our humanitarian and longer term development work in Child Survival (Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)); Education; Child Poverty Reduction; Child Protection; and Child Rights Governance.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: *Area REALM manager*

Number of direct reports: research and evaluation officers/interns

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Area Research & Evaluation Coordinator will lead the delivery of Somalia Country Office’s Evidence and Learning agenda in southern states of Somalia. specifically, the implementation of research and evaluation studies at the field level in Galmudug, Hirshabelle, south west and Jubaland states and Banadir region. He/she will work closely with other members of the Program Development & Quality (PDQ) department to extract learning from wider research and practitioner communities to promote innovation and ensure that learning from research and evaluations is used to improve program quality, inform evidence-based program design, drive innovation, and inform policy and advocacy work in both the humanitarian and development sectors to deepen the impact of our work on children’s lives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Master’s degree Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, public health, or related fields (quantitative background preferred), PhD is a added advantage.

Work Experience:

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience in designing and implementing rigorous research is required
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred,
• Experience managing field work and data collection strongly preferred
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing research and evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical, and effective solutions
• Experience of conducting mixed-method research with strong quantitative background and competent in analysing qualitative data.
• Experience in participatory action research (PAR) is also highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong inter-organisational skill such as networking, negotiation, and communication
• High level of fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Commitment to Save the Children International values

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at

Application will close on 21st February 2022

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNICATION OFFICER 3

MOGADISHU

About the Job

The Communication Officer 3 supports the orientation, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the delegation’s communication and provides technical support to the field communication team. S/he supports in representing the ICRC externally and to building the necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key stakeholders in Somalia. Communication Officer 3 supervises the field communication officers based in Somalia offices.

This is a national/resident grade B3 position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Contributes in defining communication objectives, strategies and plans of action for the sub-delegation’s area, in line with the delegation priorities and communication/prevention strategy

· Supports the development as well as implementation of strategies and corresponding plans of action to meet operational communication needs for each field structure and ensures their integration across programmes

· Assesses operational communication and community engagement gaps, needs and opportunities at field level

· Supervises and supports the implementation of operational communication and community engagement activities carried out by communication field officers

· Designs and rolls out a community engagement strategy and a plan of action in coordination and support of assistance and protection activities

· Collaborates with Risk Management Unit in efforts aiming to create, develop and anchor a feedback mechanism of communities and beneficiaries on ICRC services and to promote accountability to affected populations

· Advises and coaches volunteers and officials from the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) on operational communication activities

· Supports IHL dissemination activities and supports the implementation of strategies, programmes and action plans related to the dissemination of IHL in the office’s area of responsibility

· Assists in specific dissemination and information/communication projects and programs

· Contributes to the preparation and drafting of information materials (press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, AV materials)

· Supports communication-related training and coaching for field-structure staff and/or other departments when needed.

· Works to enhance ICRC acceptance and promote IHL by representing the ICRC to relevant audiences

· Identifies and monitors a variety of public sources that are relevant for the ICRC on issues related to the delegation’s communication and operational objectives

· Ensures daily Somali media environment scanning and analysis and produces weekly monitoring reports

· Reports efficiently and concisely on the selected information by providing quantitative and qualitative analysis and a description of the dynamics observed in public sources

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Communication, Humanitarian action, English, International relations or Journalism

· 5 years’ work experience in public communication and/or field operational communication

· Sound knowledge of the political, Social and media environment of the region

· Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills

· Excellent command of Somali and English language

· Computer proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital communication tools

· Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation

· Training and development opportunities

A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNICATION OFFICER 3

MOGADISHU

About the Job

The Communication Officer 3 supports the orientation, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the delegation’s communication and provides technical support to the field communication team. S/he supports in representing the ICRC externally and to building the necessary understanding, acceptance and support of the ICRC among key stakeholders in Somalia. Communication Officer 3 supervises the field communication officers based in Somalia offices.

This is a national/resident grade B3 position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Contributes in defining communication objectives, strategies and plans of action for the sub-delegation’s area, in line with the delegation priorities and communication/prevention strategy

· Supports the development as well as implementation of strategies and corresponding plans of action to meet operational communication needs for each field structure and ensures their integration across programmes

· Assesses operational communication and community engagement gaps, needs and opportunities at field level

· Supervises and supports the implementation of operational communication and community engagement activities carried out by communication field officers

· Designs and rolls out a community engagement strategy and a plan of action in coordination and support of assistance and protection activities

· Collaborates with Risk Management Unit in efforts aiming to create, develop and anchor a feedback mechanism of communities and beneficiaries on ICRC services and to promote accountability to affected populations

· Advises and coaches volunteers and officials from the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) on operational communication activities

· Supports IHL dissemination activities and supports the implementation of strategies, programmes and action plans related to the dissemination of IHL in the office’s area of responsibility

· Assists in specific dissemination and information/communication projects and programs

· Contributes to the preparation and drafting of information materials (press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, AV materials)

· Supports communication-related training and coaching for field-structure staff and/or other departments when needed.

· Works to enhance ICRC acceptance and promote IHL by representing the ICRC to relevant audiences

· Identifies and monitors a variety of public sources that are relevant for the ICRC on issues related to the delegation’s communication and operational objectives

· Ensures daily Somali media environment scanning and analysis and produces weekly monitoring reports

· Reports efficiently and concisely on the selected information by providing quantitative and qualitative analysis and a description of the dynamics observed in public sources

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Communication, Humanitarian action, English, International relations or Journalism

· 5 years’ work experience in public communication and/or field operational communication

· Sound knowledge of the political, Social and media environment of the region

· Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills

· Excellent command of Somali and English language

· Computer proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with digital communication tools

· Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation

· Training and development opportunities

A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

Position type: Consultancy

Location: Somalia Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn’l(ESARO)

Application close: Jan 31 2022

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.

How can you make a difference?

Specific tasks:

• Read relevant Country Programme documents to familiarize himself/herself with UNICEF’s work in Somalia;
• In consultation with the Deputy Representative Programmes and the Chief of Communication, develop an outline of themes and sub-themes to be covered in the country kit, ensuring that cross-cutting themes such as gender, early childhood education, communication for development, and emergency response, are adequately represented.
• Submit a concept for the country kit.
• Submit a production schedule that includes travel to Somalia, interviews with key programme staff to gain deeper insights, travel to field locations in Somalia, production, post-production, and submission of final text.
• Review previous human interest stories and select and edit appropriate stories for inclusion in the country kit.
• Work with the communication section to select relevant pictures for each story and ensure they are fully captioned.
• Identify and hire a designer to design and lay out the text. The consultant will review mock-ups of the country kit and associated products to align them with the pre-production concept.

• Methodology:

  • UNICEF will provide relevant background documents for the consultant to review;
  • The consultant is expected to draw most of the material for the country kit and associated products from these background documents. However, as these are communication tools, the consultant is also expected to colour the text with human interest stories, call-outs, quotes, factboxes, etc.
  • The themes and sub-themes will be agreed with the Deputy Representative (Programmes) and Chief of Communication.
  • Drafts will be submitted to the Chief of Communication as per production schedule and reviewed by relevant Programme Chiefs and Chiefs of Field Offices before final review by the Deputy Representative (Programmes) and sign-off by the Representative.
  • The consultant will interview programme chiefs for an in-depth understanding of the UNICEF Somalia country programme.
  • The consultant is expected to work with the communication section in choosing relevant pictures, having them fully captioned and submitted, together with the text, for production.
  • The consultant will receive mock-ups of the country kit and associated products and provide comment, ensuring that they fit with the concept.

  Expected Deliverables:

  • Production schedule
  • Country kit concept
  • Country kit text c437E7Q Dgn9Vw
  • Approved country kit, fully designed and laid out as per concept

  Reporting:

  The writer will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication and in close collaboration with the Deputy Representative Programmes.

  Feedback on drafts will be coordinated by the Chief of Communication.

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

  • Advanced degree in journalism, communication, development studies, social sciences or a related field.
  • At least eight (8) years’ experience in communication, development, or any related social science field;
  • Strong communication and writing skills;
  • Strong understanding of data, interpretation, analytical and critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality of work;
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of standard PC software packages;
  • Knowledge of development issues facing women and children, human rights, social inclusion and social change, gender equality, and inclusive development.
  • Experience in researching and writing on similar projects, with a demonstrated ability to complete a project of this nature.

  Required Skills:

  • Excellent English writing skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Willing and able to travel.
  • Communication, networking and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of UNICEF programmes is highly desirable.
  • High ethical standards and understanding of sensitivities relating to interviewing and writing about children.
  • Strong understanding of UNICEF programmes and policy, including knowledge of UNICEF guiding principles for media and branding.
  • Strong commitment to advancing the rights or women and children.

  For every Child, you demonstrate…

  UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

  To view our competency framework, please visit here.

  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:

  UNICEF only considers Higher education qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net

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

  Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

  Advertised: Jan 18 2022 E. Africa Standard Time Application close: Jan 31 2022 E. Africa Standard Time