UNESCO recruits 01 Print media consultant
UNESCO
Malawi
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
PRINT MEDIA CONSULTANT
Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Malawi
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 06/03/2021
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTUNESCO is implementing several TVET programmes including through the European Union funded project Skills and Technical Education Programme (STEP) in Malawi. In the STEP Project, UNESCO and the European Union are partnering in supporting the expansion and improvement of equitable and gender-balanced TVET in Malawi. In particular, the project is working to improve access to TVET, review qualifications system, update curricula, review the governance and management of TVET system, better train TVET teachers and trainers. The project’s initial time frame was four years (2016-2019). However, it is extended to 31 July 2021. The overall budget for the project is 9 million euros
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa, overall guidance of the Head of the Education Unit and the direct supervision of the Team Leader of STEP, s/he will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:
Content generation for the program’s quarterly newsletter and website;Production, including design and layout of the program’s quarterly newsletter;Engagements with the press for increased coverage of programme’s outcomes and impacts in public media.
III. Expected deliverables:
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:1 x Quarterly newsletter with a minimum of 4 stories / articles;
2 x Public media articles featuring
IV. Additional requirementsConsultants to be contracted are expected to be familiar with Malawi’s Education and Technical, Entrepreneurship and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) governance and management systems/arrangements and their relationships with the private sector.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)-For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSDiploma or Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or related field;
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSExperience in writing for development programs and/or organizations; Good working knowledge of graphic design software – Adobe Suite, CorelDraw, InDesign QuarkXPress e.t.c would be an added advantage; Excellent command of English, and skilled in writing, editing and proof-reading; and Photography and videography skills will be an added advantage
APPLICATION PROCESS SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
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.
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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.
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UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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