Consultant: Communications and Advocacy Coordinator -UN

Location : Jerusalem, with travel to other locations in the State of Palestine), requires full presence at UN Women Jerusalem office, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Application Deadline : 15-Feb-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left : 18d 11h 13m

Additional Category : Gender Equality

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Level : National Consultant

Languages Required :
Arabic   English  

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Mar-2020

Duration of Initial Contract : 6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months

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Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

UN Women plays an innovative and catalytic role in the State of Palestine since its inception in 1997. UN Women Palestine Office focuses its activities on one overarching goal, namely, to support the implementation at the national level of existing international commitments to advance gender equality in line with the national priorities. In support of this goal, and thoroughly taking into consideration the specificities of the Palestinian context, UN Women concentrates its efforts and interventions toward the realisation of following strategic goals:  Mainstream gender in governance, peace and security; Supporting women's economic security and rights; and Promoting women’s rights and protection against violence.

UN Women as part of its approach and methodology within the unique political and social context and situation of the State of Palestine and in order to advance the recognition and enjoyment of women's rights, developed and currently implements a program aimed at creating and institutionalizing systems, policies, procedures and mechanisms related to the protection and empowerment of women and children victims of violence, as well as to women’s access to equitable justice.

In this framework, UN Women would like to recruit a qualified communication consultant to perform duties and responsibilities and prepare and submit monthly deliverables as following

Time frame:

The assignment is expected to start in 1 March 2020 and to be finalized by 31 August 2020


Duties and Responsibilities

+Under the overall supervision of UN Women Special Representative, the Communication and Advocacy Consultant will undertake the following tasks, duties and responsibilities:

Update and Implement the CO’s communication strategy

Take the lead in strategy, planning, development and implementation of all communication tasks related to the work of the agency;
Support the development of tools, guidelines and templates supporting the communication strategy;
Support capacity building of key partners (Government and CSOs) on communication/visibility and develop quality communication products;
Establish and maintain working relationship with government partner communication focal points and member States to ensure visibility of UN Women and its partners;
Take the lead in organizing media outreach; arrange media contacts; press briefings and interviews; draft media talking points and other materials as needed for senior staff and VIPs; respond to media inquiries quickly and effectively
Support management and update of CO website and social media channels.
Production and promotion of high-quality communication and reporting products:

Support programme teams to identify and develop key external communication materials, including thematic briefs, statements, brochures, posters, videos, photography, infographics, etc.;
Oversee and coordinate the development and production of bi-lingual (Arabic and English) information products and communication materials India support to the work of the agency (stories, press releases, social media content, donor bulletins, brochures, fact sheets, presentations, information leaflets, knowledge products, etc.);
Oversee and develop the quality of publications, by ensuring that editorial content, layout and design are in line with UN Women’s brand and values;
Ensure the delivery of communication products and dissemination to theory different target groups in a timely manner, including briefing packages for high-level delegations;
Undertake media and communication work, including producing and delivering press materials, press releases, media advisories.
Support to advocacy and coordination work:

Ensure high quality, time effective and evidence-based communication and advocacy work;
Support the work of the joint strategic campaign platforms;
Liaise with UN Women HQ, UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States, and Palestine’s UN Communication Group, as well as the media, governmental bodies, national coalitions, and other organizations in relation to communication and advocacy activities;
Build information sharing networks; plans and oversees the maintenance and dissemination of publicly accessible information materiel among CO colleagues and partners; plans and develop outreach activities;
Support communication work around key international advocacy days including International Women’s Day, the 16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign and other UN observances.
Carry out other duties as may be assigned by UN Women or unplanned activities that would be required to be taken.
Key deliverables

Monthly update reports on key deliverables, duties and responsibilities as listed above.

Update of the country office’s communication and advocacy strategy, including Beijing +25, Mexico, Paris and CEDAW (March 2020)
Monthly report on deliverables including all communication products developed for the Beijing +25, CEDAW and IWD and related actions (including press releases, social media materials, concept notes, communication tools and messages) (April 2020)
Monthly report on deliverables including all communication products developed for the Mexico Forum and related actions (including press releases, social media materials, concept notes, communication tools and messages) (May 2020)
Monthly report on deliverables including all communication productsAndrew developed for the Paris forum and related actions (including press releases, communication tools and messages) (June 2020)
Monthly report on deliverables including all communication products developed for the HLPF and related actions (including communication and advocacy strategy, press releases, social media materials, concept notes, communication tools and messages) (July 2020)
Summary report of the whole campaign during the 6 months of the contract (August 2020)

Competencies

Core Value/Guiding Principles:

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example


FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication;
Ability to elaborate communication strategies by identifying audiences and communication means;
Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information and advocacy campaigns;
Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources;
Ability to produce a variety of written and visual communications products in a clear, concise style, as well as develop messages for use when communicating on the programmes;
Excellent writing and editing skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate development ideas and experiences;
Demonstrated creativity, particularly very good sense of design;
Sound commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment, human rights and social justice issues.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent computer skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field;
Experience:

The Communication and Advocacy Consultant should have the following qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in, communication, advocacy, media, campaigns, and other communication-related field; international relations or development;
Experience of a minimum of 5 years in conceptualizing and managing the production of printed materials, including brochure, report, banners, etc.;
Experience of a minimum of 5 years  in working with CSOs and government partners on communication needs;
Experience of a minimum of 5 years  in  communication on development and human rights for media, web, print production, and audio-visual productions;
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in working on women human rights issues in Palestine;
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Fluency (both oral and written) in English and Arabic

Evaluation of applicants

This SSA modality is governed by UN Women General Terms and Conditions. UN Women will only be able to respond to applicants who meet the minimum requirements.

Candidates should clearly indicate how they meet the above-mentioned criteria in their applications.

The following documents should be submitted as part of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials:



Candidates will be evaluated based on the applicants’ qualifications mentioned above. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview. A contract will be awarded to the individual consultant who succeeds in the set interview.

Technical Evaluation: (80%) – max. 80 points:

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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field (5 points);
A minimum of 5 years of experience in, communication, advocacy, media, campaigns, and other communication-related field; international relations or development (15 points)
Experience of a minimum of 5 years in conceptualizing and managing the production of printed materials, including brochure, report, banners, etc.; (15 points)
Experience of a minimum of 5 years in working with CSOs and government partners on communication needs; (10 points)
Experience of a minimum of 5 years in communication on development and human rights for media, web, print production, and audio-visual productions; (10 points)
A minimum of 5 years of experience in working on women human rights issues in Palestine; (5 points)
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization. (5 points)
Samples of communications products developed for previous assignments (15 points)
Total 80 points

Interview: (20%) – max. 20 points

Total 20 points

Only long-listed candidates will be contacted.

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