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Individual Consultant - Writers/Editors/Graphic Designers

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Job Description

2Pi-Jobs is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Write, edit and finalize crisp, concise, text for all documents. Usually, the text will need to include a request for action which maximizes reader response
  • Research issues and characters being documented, in-depth interviews of community, service providers, government counterparts, beneficiaries, while being mindful of sensitivities of specific situations, to support the story writing.
  • Work in close coordination (where required) with photographers to help capture relevant, powerful captions of photographs for their stories and photo essays.
  • Review, edit, and consolidate material for knowledge products, ensuring clarity and continuity of the argument and clarity of structure and core themes.
  • Proofread layout files, including checking spelling, country, and city names and acronyms and other abbreviations (making sure that they follow official UNICEF terminology and conventions), style consistency, callouts, layout problems, references, etc.
  • Ensure implementation of the UNICEF style guide.
  • Write digital content media as required, including project factsheets, webpages, stories of change, and knowledge products such as forewords, prefaces, etc.
  • Draft blurbs, stories, and content as may be required for the website. ix. Be available for feedback and inputs as per the requirement of the office.
  • Be available for several rounds of editing with regards to stories.
  • Deliver on tight, short timelines as needed
  • The consultant will use their own equipment; laptops, microphones, software and other accessories that may be required for this task.
  • The consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof, to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be a property of UNICEF, and the consultant will not share the same with anyone else.
  • The consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content / final product. The only organization branding will be UNICEF, if required.
  • UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements
  • UNICEF will orient the consultant on UNICEF’s branding guidelines

Skills

  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, Literature, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Creative/technical writing, Public Health, Social Sciences related field. A Diploma in a relevant field with experience can be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in media/journalism, public relations, communication and behavior change communications, and advocacy is mandatory.
  • Experience in writing for the Government and/or UN Organizations is desirable.
  • Experience in copy editing is desirable.
  • Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
  • An excellent track record, along with experience writing about the social development sector, is desirable.
  • Excellent ability to conduct research and interviews whenever needed to build the communication material
  • Excellent ability to translate material gathered in interviews in a language other than English, into English and weave them into a story, is desirable
  • Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing draft reports
  • Category 2: For Writers for website/blogs
  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, Literature, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Creative/technical writing, Public Health, Social Sciences related field. A Diploma in a relevant field with experience can be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in media/journalism, public relations, communication, and behavior change communications, and advocacy is mandatory.
  • Experience in writing for the Government and/or UN Organizations is desirable.
  • Experience in copy editing is desirable.
  • Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
  • An excellent track record, along with experience writing about the social development sector, is desirable.
  • Excellent ability to conduct research and interviews whenever needed to build the communication material
  • Excellent ability to translate material gathered in interviews in a language other than English, into English and weave them into a story, is desirable
  • Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing draft reports.
  • Category 3: For Writers for Social Media
  • A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Literature, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising,
  • Creative/technical writing, Public Health, Social Sciences related field. A Diploma in a relevant field with experience can be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in advertising, digital marketing, fundraising, or digital content.
  • Experience in copy editing is desirable.
  • Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
  • Excellent ability to conduct research and interviews whenever needed to build communication material for social media
  • Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing draft reports.
  • Category 4: For Fundraising and marketing communication
  • A bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Literature, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Creative/technical writing, Public Health, Social Sciences related field. A Diploma in a relevant field with experience can be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • A demonstrated ability to produce high quality, creative communication collaterals.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in advertising, digital marketing, fundraising, or digital content.
  • Experience in copy editing is desirable.
  • Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
  • An excellent track record, along with experience writing about the social development sector, is desirable.
  • Excellent ability to conduct research and interviews whenever needed to build the communication material
  • Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing draft reports.
  • Possess excellent research, analytical and writing skills that are enticing and engaging for viewers and donors

Salary

  • Negotiable

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UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

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Job Summary

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: Senegal
  • Employment Type: Contractual
  • Experience: 0 to 1 Year
  • Vacancy: Not Specific
  • Gender: Any
  • Published on:October 7, 2024
  • Application Deadline: December 10, 2024
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About the Company

  • Company Name: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Address: UNICEF House, Plot E-30 Syed Mahbub Morshed Avenue
  • Website: https://www.unicef.org/
  • UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.


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