Digital Citizenship and Media Education Consultant

Result of ServiceThe Digital Citizenship and Media Education Consultant reports to the Head of Brazil Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference. The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams. Work LocationHome based Expected durationFive (5) months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. Since 2017, the project Urban, Sustainable, and Inclusive Prosperity in the State of Alagoas – An Integrated Initiative (known as “Visão Alagoas 2030”), a partnership between the State Government and UN-Habitat, has strengthened institutional capacity to plan and implement state public policies aimed at sustainable urban development. Among its initiatives implemented between 2022 and 2023, the programme Digaê! – Youth, Communication, and the City stands out, which trained around 80 young residents from the grotas of Maceió in topics related to the right to the city, communication, and community projects. Through workshops and mentoring, the group of participants collaboratively developed various multimedia contents and organized cultural events reflecting their memories, histories, and narratives related to the grotas. As a record of this process, the publication “Coletânea Memórias e Narrativas das Grotas de Maceió — pelo Olhar das Juventudes” was launched, giving visibility to the voices and experiences of young people in their communities. As a continuation of this initiative, in 2025, the Filmaê project was launched by the State Secretariat of Communication, expanding the training of 24 young participants from the Digaê! programme in specialized areas of audiovisual production and digital communication, which resulted in the creation of promotional materials for the institutional actions of the Government of Alagoas. This project forms part of the actions of the Information Integrity Centre, led by the State Secretariat of Communication and aimed at tackling disinformation and promoting public trust through media and civic education. The Centre is structured into five thematic sub-units, including the Digital Citizenship sub-unit, which builds upon the previous experiences of Digaê! and Filmaê. In this context, the Government of Alagoas intends to establish a State Public Policy on Digital Citizenship. UN-Habitat’s role is to provide specialized support to define the normative framework of the policy and to develop an initial five-year Action Plan, initially structured around axes related to the following themes: digital inclusion, media literacy, civic engagement, strengthening public communication, information integrity, and combating disinformation, among others. To properly implement this initiative, a consultant in Digital Citizenship and Media Education is required to provide technical support in the normative development and initial planning of this policy. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Digital Citizenship and Media Education Consultant reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Digital Citizenship and Media Education Consultant will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Develop the consultancy work plan, detailing the stages, methodology, timetable, stakeholders involved in the product’s development, interim deliverables, and other elements necessary for monitoring implementation. b) Conduct a mapping of state initiatives related to digital citizenship, media literacy, and information integrity, including a survey of key concepts and national and international best practices, covering relevant public policies, projects, and programmes. c) Draft the normative document (ordinance, decree, or equivalent) to establish a State Policy on Digital Citizenship in Alagoas, including general guidelines, governance structure, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. d) Formulate a five-year Action Plan for the policy’s implementation, including objectives, indicators, responsibilities, timelines, and other elements necessary for the effective execution of the actions. e) Participate in meetings with UN-Habitat, the Government of Alagoas, and other relevant stakeholders, contributing to technical discussions and formal presentations on the progress and results of the consultancy. f) Conduct technical meetings and other essential activities for the development of the outputs, such as workshops or stakeholder interviews, ensuring dissemination, visibility, and the sharing of lessons learned. g) Deliver all documentation used in the preparation of the report in a detailed and organized manner. h) Systematize and consolidate the outputs into a final synthesis document, to be validated by UN-Habitat and the Government of Alagoas. The Consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The Consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Digital Citizenship and Media Education Consultant shall assist the implementation of the project, according to the stated responsibilities and the delivery of the following products: Product 1 – Work Plan Description: The Work Plan must contain: (i) detailed stages, methodology, timetable, stakeholders involved in the product’s development, interim deliverables, and other elements necessary for monitoring implementation; (ii) mapping of state initiatives related to digital citizenship, media literacy, and information integrity, encompassing relevant public policies, projects, and programmes; (iii) identification of key concepts to be addressed; and (iv) compilation of national and international good practices in the field of communication and digital citizenship. Expected delivery date: 15 days after signing the contract. Product 2 – Normative Document of the State Digital Citizenship Policy Draft Description: The Normative Document of the State Digital Citizenship Policy Draft must contain: (i) legal basis with a draft decree, ordinance, or similar normative instrument; (ii) scope and target audience; (iii) overall vision and strategic objectives; (iv) areas of action; (v) governance, monitoring, and evaluation structure; (vi) strategic partnerships and implementation mechanisms, among other elements necessary for its structuring. Expected delivery date: 45 days after signing the contract. Product 3 – Action Plan for Policy Implementation Description: The Action Plan for Policy Implementation must contain: (i) ongoing and planned state initiatives to be carried out by the State Government; (ii) institutional responsibilities; (iii) implementation schedule with phased milestones; (iv) expected outputs/results; (v) mapping of strategic partnerships; (vi) detailed description of at least one strategic initiative, among other elements necessary for its initial implementation. Expected delivery date: 90 days after signing the contract. Product 4 – Consolidation of Digital Citizenship Policy and Action Plan Description: The Consolidation of the Digital Citizenship Policy and Action Plan must contain: the draft policy (Product 2) and Action Plan (Product 3) in a unified document, ready for presentation and official approval by the State Government. Expected delivery date: 120 days after signing the contract. Qualifications/special skillsEducation Required • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, Administration, Information Science, or related fields to Digital Citizenship and Media Education is required, or additional three (3) years or relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience • Minimum three (3) years of experience in digital citizenship and media education is required. • Good knowledge of international, national or subnational good practices of digital citizenship policies is desirable. • Experience in developing, planning, monitoring, and evaluating public policies on communication and related topics, such as digital inclusion, media literacy, civic engagement, information integrity, and combating misinformation, is desirable. • Previous experience within the UN System is desirable. Skills • Good handling of technological tools, such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, is required. • Ability to draft normative instruments with appropriate structure and language is desirable. • Knowledge of digital inclusion tools and strategies to counter disinformation and strengthen information integrity is desirable. Competencies • Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban governance and local and regional development. • Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines. • Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences. • Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Knowledge Management • The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization. • The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development. • The person must know the file of the Office, work with it, and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff, and due updating. • The person will prepare databases related to the project running. • The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff. • The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency. • The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content. Languages• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. • For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of English is desirable. Additional InformationTravel details: The Consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Head of Brazil Office. Missions will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration LICA 1 - BRL: 35.880 (Total net amount) UNOPS Salary Scale The Consultant will receive a total amount of BRL: 35.880, according to the following schedule: • Payment 1 [10%]: Upon delivery and approval of Product 1 (BRL: 3.588) • Payment 2 [30%]: Upon delivery and approval of Product 2 (BRL: 10.764) • Payment 3 [30%]: Upon delivery and approval of Product 3 (BRL: 10.764) • Payment 4 [30%]: Upon delivery and approval of Product 3 (BRL: 10.764) Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply. The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic. It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira: • Cover memo (maximum 1 page) • Educational Background (incl. dates) • Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) • Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments • Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships, self-employment and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 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