Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

Specific Tasks

1. Technical support in training and overseeing more than 26 SM radio episodes – that is content development with creative team to ensure effective use of designated SBC methodologies in SM radio programming.

2. Design system and develop tools and guidance for collation and analysis of USSD data prompted by radio programme messages as well as train TASAF SM Task Force members (10)

3. Provide technical leadership for expanded use of radio and other forms of remote communication with beneficiaries in support of both behavioral and PSSN programme IEC objectives in 20 regions and more than 80 districts/villages

4. In collaboration with TASAF Communication Specialist and Stawisha Maisha Task Force members design and develop activities and materials to promote visibility and consolidate support for Stawisha Maisha among both internal and external audiences.

5. Document the lessons and best practices learned in a social safety net program in promoting linkages of social protection and nutrition as one of parenting programs.

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE.  Download File TOR Stawisha Maisha 2025 upload.docx

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

ASSESSMENT / SELECTION PROCESS AND METHODS

Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposals which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA.

Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will take 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travel, and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.

LOCATION, DURATION & LOGISTIC

The consultant will be working remotely with scheduled trips to 2 international travels in August 2025. The assignment will involve travels to the fields to support implementation of activities. It is estimated that the consultant will travel the 3 specific sites in either Geita, Dodoma, Ruvuma, Mbeya and Rukwa I5 August 2025will spend 4 days per trip on average. The consultancy is expected to start on (15 July 2025) until (30 December 2025).

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

Communication, including social and behaviour communication, branding and public relations.
Demonstrated leadership in designing SBC radio programs and community lead initiatives in developing country context, preferably in Africa region.
MA degree in a related subject area such as communication, anthropology, community psychology, social marketing, instructional design; interdisciplinary work is especially relevant
At least 5 years’ research experience related to strategic communication, including experience designing, implementation and monitoring of broader national SBC radio programs interventions; experience using qualitative methods in large-scale complex research designs especially relevant
Strong conceptual, writing and analytic skills. At least 10 years’ experience developing creative concepts and supervising creative production
Experience of working within the framework of social protection programmes preferred.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: 29 May 2025 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 05 Jun 2025 E. Africa Standard Time

How to Apply

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