National Communication Consultant for Child Protection and Family Support Reform, Geneva, Switzerland, Remote (for National Consultants)

Contract Duration - 4.20 months

Working arrangement: Remote

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 assignment is to support the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) in the development of a comprehensive communication and public relations plan within the framework of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project for the new Child Protection and Family Support legislation. The consultant will contribute to the design of a strategic communication framework that ensures clear, consistent and accessible messaging on the objectives, benefits and implications of the reform.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0003294 External ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, History or another relevant field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communication, public relations, or strategic communication, preferably in the public sector or social policy field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing communication strategies or plans, including stakeholder engagement and public communication related to policy or reform processes.

Language Requirements:

• Native-level fluency in Czech and working knowledge of English is required.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of the Czech institutional context, including government communication practices; familiarity with the child protection or social services sector is an asset.
• Proven ability to translate complex policy or technical information into clear, accessible and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Experience in developing communication materials for different audiences, including presentations, briefs and online content.
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with government counterparts, technical experts and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within agreed timelines.

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) TMC0003294 Financial proposal template.docx
• Technical proposal requirement: Applicants are required to submit a brief technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology and approach, key activities and indicative work plan for delivering the expected outputs with timeline.

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.

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