Consultancy: Writing and Editing Communication Materials (2 positions), Nairobi, Kenya (20 days over 11.5 Months)

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

Degree in communication, journalism, creative writing or similar discipline is required, as well as 10 years of relevant experience working in journalism at a reputable media organization. A masters degree in a relevant field would be an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, creative communication materials
Proven experience in writing, editing communication materials and editorial processes.
Experience in writing for UNICEF particularly human interest stories in development and humanitarian contexts, reports etc.
Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
Familiarity with UNICEF’s work and children’s issues, and UNICEF’s reporting, writing and story-telling guidelines.
Ability to synthesize complex documents into key messages and experience in drafting advocacy documents from research studies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude.

Language: Advanced proficiency in English (Oral & Written) required. Fluency in Kiswahili language is an asset.
Remark

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.

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