Contract Duration – 3 months

Working arrangement: Office Based

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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

World Children's Day (WCD) is UNICEF's flagship annual global advocacy moment, bringing together children, young people, partners, supporters and governments to champion children's rights and amplify children's voices worldwide. In parallel, UNICEF80 marks a significant milestone in UNICEF's history, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate eight decades of advancing the rights and well-being of children while inspiring renewed commitment to UNICEF's mission for the future.

In China, the theme for WCD 2026 is UNICEF@80. Offline and online activities across the country will be organized in the run-up to the moment and on the day. To support the demand for impactful event and timely content production, UNICEF China’s Communication Section is seeking a consultant. The selected candidate will contribute to the creation of WCD content, event coordination, and media engagement that strengthen visibility, increase audience engagement and support UNICEF China's advocacy and communication objectives for WCD, UNICEF80 and related campaigns and initiatives over the period.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR X TMC0004986.docx

Minimum requirements:
Education: Bachelor`s university degree in Communication, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, English
Work Experience: 1 year (internship included)
Skills (optional):
Strong understanding of event production processes, including run‑of‑show design, venue setup, and live coordination for hybrid and large‑scale events.
Proven ability to produce high‑quality multimedia content such as photo books, videos, social media packs.
Skilled in translation of press releases, speeches, and social media assets into Chinese, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
Experience in stakeholder liaison and coordination, with the capacity to manage multiple partners, vendors, and performers under tight timelines.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to deliver outputs on time and to a high professional standard.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Language Requirements: Fluency in both English and Chinese
Desirables:
Prior experience working with UNICEF or other United Nations agencies, demonstrating familiarity with UN protocols, branding, and partnership approaches
Proven track record in organizing large‑scale offline events, showcasing the ability to manage complex logistics, diverse stakeholders, and high‑profile audiences.

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 (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0004986.xlsx

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.

NATIONAL ONLY - Event communication consultant, Beijing, China, Communication & Advocacy, 3 months - Office based