Content Coordinator Consultant for 6 months (International consultancy) in Papua New Guinea

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

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With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

 How can you make a difference?  The role of a Content Coordinator Consultant is essential to the success of the Advocacy & Communication section, enabling the team to work more efficiently and execute our workplan for 2025. Providing crucial strategic and operational support, the incumbent will allow leadership and technical experts to focus on high-level strategy and execution.   Purpose of the assignment 1. Raise awareness of UNICEF PNG’s work through strategic communication and storytelling. 2. Engage media and stakeholders to strengthen advocacy and partnerships. 3. Support planning and execution of events and campaigns. 4. Ensure organised systems and administrative support for effective communication operations.   Scope of Work and Deliverables 1. Strategic Communication Planning 1.1: Develop a comprehensive Communication and Media Strategy document in collaboration with programme teams. Deadline: End of Month 1 1.2: Support the implementation of the strategy by conducting a rollout workshop for key stakeholders. Deadline: End of Month 2 2. Content Development 2.1: Submit a monthly content calendar aligned with strategic priorities. Deadline: Monthly by the 1st of each month 2.2: Develop and submit two success stories and one human-interest story each month. Deadline: Monthly by the 20th 2.3: Provide content support for the Oky radio magazine programme, including scripts and promotional materials. Deadline: Weekly (every Friday) 2.4: Produce a minimum of three information products (e.g., newsletters, press releases, or multimedia content) per month. Deadline: Monthly by the 25th 3. Visual and Multimedia Storytelling 3.1: Create and deliver at least two visual storytelling products, such as photo essays or videos, for advocacy campaigns each month. Deadline: Monthly by the 30th 4. Media and Stakeholder Engagement 4.1: Facilitate at least one media engagement session or press briefing per month. Deadline: Monthly by the 15th 4.2: Maintain and update a media contact database. Deadline: End of Month 1 (initial submission), ongoing updates weekly 4.3: Ensure timely coordination and delivery of the weekly Oky radio programme in collaboration with NBC. Deadline: Weekly (every Friday) 5. Event and Campaign Support 5.1: Develop a comprehensive event or campaign plan, including stakeholder coordination and materials, for each major campaign/event. Deadline: Two weeks before the event date 5.2: Oversee logistical coordination and submit a post-event report within one week of each event. Deadline: One week after each event 6. Newsletter and Reporting 6.1: Produce and distribute a bi-monthly newsletter highlighting UNICEF’s achievements Deadline: By the 15th of every other month 6.2: Submit a monthly report evaluating the effectiveness of communication materials and platforms. Deadline: Monthly by the 30th 7. Document and Knowledge Management 7.1: Create and maintain an organised digital filing system for communication materials. Submit an initial framework for approval. Deadline: End of Month 1 7.2: Ensure regular updates to the filing system. Deadline: Weekly 8. Meeting Coordination and Tracking 8.1: Schedule and facilitate at least one team meeting per week, including actionable summaries. Deadline: Weekly (one day after the meeting) 8.2: Track and submit a monthly progress report on team deliverables. Deadline: Monthly by the 30th 9. Branding and Visibility 9.1: Conduct a branding audit to ensure consistency in UNICEF messaging and materials. Submit a report with recommendations. Deadline: End of Month 2 9.2: Update branding guidelines and ensure compliance for all communication outputs.  

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

Skills required Proficient in creating engaging multimedia content (stories, radio, videos, photos) to highlight UNICEF’s work. Skilled in conducting interviews and capturing compelling narratives of beneficiaries and stakeholders. Experienced in documenting challenges and successes, showcasing UNICEF’s impact and advocacy needs. Strong background in journalism, with expertise in storytelling and digital content creation. Skilled in managing social media platforms, developing strategies, and executing digital campaigns to amplify messages. Fluent in English with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork. Adaptable, professional, and culturally sensitive, with a willingness to travel.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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

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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.