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For every child, the right to digital opportunities

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the individual digital communication consultancy is to maximize children’s and families’ access to reliable and timely resources on children’s development and well-being.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0006987 External ToR Template.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: University degree (bachelors) in communication, journalism, information management, ICT, social sciences, international relations, graphic design or other relevant fields; Advanced degree in a relevant field is an asset.
Work Experience:
- At least two years of experience in managing social media platforms and websites, and experience in developing successful social media engagement plans. Work experience with UNICEF or other UN Agencies is an asset.
Knowledge, Expertise and Skills:
- Graphic design and video design skills
- Graphic design software skills or at least good familiarity with one or several visualization tools (Canva, Figma, Illustrator, Capcut);
- Creative thinking; strong presentation, verbal, visual and written communication skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines are required.
- Good communication and networking skills;
- Knowledge of Turkmenistan’s social media landscape, social media trends and social media influencers;
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners;
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
Language Requirements:
- Fluent knowledge of English and Turkmen, good working knowledge Russian is a requirement.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal TMC0006987 Financial Proposal.docx (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)
A detailed technical proposal:
- A cover letter, including
  - Assessment of suitability vis-à-vis the requirements of this ToR;
  - A summary of experience in similar assignments;
  - Links to/attachments of examples of similar work;
- CV of the candidate
- Names for reference check

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

National Individual Consultant on Digital Communication for the UNICEF Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 1 year (office presence)