Contract Duration - 12 Months

Working arrangement - Office Based, Communication Section, Astana, Kazakhstan

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide operational communication and visibility support to UNICEF Kazakhstan to mobilize private sector resources, strengthen corporate partnerships, and enhance visibility of fundraising initiatives, including UNICEF’s 80th Anniversary event series.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Communication Specialist the consultant will lead communication for private sector fundraising and partnerships, ensuring effective positioning of UNICEF as a trusted partner for business, and supporting revenue-generating campaigns, including customer fundraising campaigns. The consultant will also support communication efforts within UNICEF’s partnerships with sports organizations, including Freedom QJ League, the National Olympic Committee, and key marathon events, ensuring strong visibility, public engagement, and alignment with UNICEF’s advocacy and fundraising objectives.
The assignment will contribute to:

• Increased private sector engagement and fundraising income

• Strengthened visibility and recognition of partners

• High-quality communication for fundraising events and campaigns

Increased media coverage and public awareness

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004177 External ToR.pdf

Minimum Qualification required:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing and other relevant fields.

Work experience

- At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, public relations or related fields, including experience in campaigns, partnerships, or public engagement initiatives.

- Experience in developing and implementing communication activities and campaigns, including digital and multi-platform communication.

- Experience in media relations, including drafting press materials, coordinating media engagement, and supporting media coverage.

- Experience in working with partners, including private sector or external stakeholders, is an asset

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

Strong skills in content creation, including copywriting and development of multimedia content (photo, video, digital).

Language Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English, Kazakh and Russian is required.

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 TMC0004177 Financial proposal.docx

Remarks:

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.

Communication for Private Sector Fundraising Consultant, Astana, Kazakhstan, Communication section, 12 months, Office based (National consultants only)