UNESCO recrute 01 Communication Consultant

BackgroundUNESCO and partners have been implementing the Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3) Programme in sub-Saharan Africa since 2018. Implemented across 35 countries, O3 stands as the largest comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programme in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to empower adolescents and young people (AYP) and builds agency, while developing the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and competencies required for preventing HIV, reducing early and unintended pregnancies (EUPs), and eliminating gender-based violence (GBV).The Programme objectives are toSecure and sustain strong political commitment and support for adolescent and youth access to comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health services throughout sub-Saharan Africa.Support the implementation of accurate, rights-based, and good quality sexuality education programs that provide essential knowledge, values, and skills for safer behaviors, reduced teen pregnancy, and gender equality.Ensure that schools and community environments are safer, healthier and inclusive for all youth.Strengthen the evidence base on comprehensive sexuality education and safer school environments.

Overview of the functions of the post

Under the guidance the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for West Africa (Sahel), and the direct supervision of the Regional Communication Officer (Education for Health and Well-being), the consultant will be responsible for assisting the implementation of regional communication and advocacy strategies, producing content and multimedia materials for on- and offline media, contributing to the organization of events and monitoring the impact of communication efforts to enhance the visibility of UNESCO’s activities in education for health and wellbeing.

The consultancy is home-based.Specifically, the Consultant will undertake the following:Support the visibility of the O3 Programme:

Contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy and visibility of the O3 ProgrammeDevelop communication materials related to the O3 Programme activities (templates, presentations, visuals for social networks)Contribute to the writing of articles for the UNESCO website and write messages for social networksAssist the cluster in writing, editing and translating documents related to the O3 Programme

Support visibility and advocacy for the creation of an enabling environment for health education:

Contribute to the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategySupport the regional communication and advocacy campaign « Education Saves Lives » by contributing to the production of communication and advocacy content and materials at the regional and national levelsContribute to the writing of content for the website and for social networks

Support the creation of materials for journalists and a press list for the WCA regionContribute to the organization of O3 Programme events, including high-level regional eventsSupport any other activities of the Education Sector at the Dakar Office as neededCompetencies (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.Required qualifications

An advanced university degree (equivalent to Masters) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or relevant Political or Social Sciences.Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications, of which preferably two years at the international levelExperience working with civil society, multi-lateral agencies, and international non-government organisationsUnderstanding and mastery of traditional media and new digital communication tools.Track record in contributing to the development of successful digital or advocacy campaigns.Track record in writing and editing content for digital platforms (website, social media, news).Full working proficiency in French (oral and written) and working knowledge of English

Desirable qualifications

Previous experience working with UN agencies on similar assignmentsCapabilities to use multimedia tools such as the Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) or CanvaFamiliarity with CMSSelection and recruitment process

To apply, please go to the bottom of this page, click on “apply now” and complete the on-line application by providing complete and accurate information. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.Please note that shortlisted candidates might be requested to send a portfolio including recent writing samples and examples of previous work in digital campaigning, advocacy and multimedia.The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.Closing date: 18 Feb 2024.