COTM Communication Consultant Tender, Egypt - 24797816

Procurement Summary

Country : Egypt

Summary : COTM Communication Consultant

Deadline : 12 Jul 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 24797816

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
87, Misr Helwan Agricultural Road Maadi, Cairo Tel: +20-526.5083 / 526.5087 Fax: 526.4218
Egypt
Email :cairo@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for COTM communication consultant, 11.5 Month.

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.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

SHORT TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT

Support for visibility efforts related to Children on the Move (COTM) activities.

BACKGROUND

Children on the Move is a cross-sectoral programme of UNICEF Egypt which seeks to respond to all categories of migrant and refugee children in Egypt, including Egyptian children at risk of irregular migration. There has been a growing urgent need at the global level for humanitarian actors and governments to sharpen their focus on the issue of children undertaking migration, both forced and voluntary, with their families or alone, across international borders and within their own countries. Since 2013, the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have been facing large-scale mixed migration flows through and from the region. The journey itself is dangerous and at times lethal, and children constitute a significant percentage within these mixed migration flows. These children face both vulnerabilities and opportunities along their journeys and in countries of destination. Children on the move to, through and from Egypt have multiple reasons for migrating some are in search of safety and security, some are rejoining family members, others are pursuing new opportunities. UNICEF Egypt has been working with Children on the Move since 2012, when the arrival of Syrian refugees in Egypt prompted UNICEF to adapt its programming to respond to the crisis. UNICEF's unique mandate of protecting children's rights positions the agency to work with all children on the move, regardless of their nationality, legal status, or refugee status.

The role of Communication is critical in UNICEF Egypt's programming on COM in ensuring that the programme response is highly visible and that UNICEF messaging on COM is consistent and in line with the UNICEF Egypt Children on the Move Strategy and UNICEF global positioning on the issue. External communications play a strong role in representing diverse communities of Egypt, showcasing UNICEF's work on COM, and supporting external messaging in relation to migration.

OBJECTIVE

Ensure the quality, visibility and consistency of communications and messaging related to Children on the Move.

Support the drafting of a COTM communication strategy and support the implementation of all its aspects, including pproviding support in the organisation of public events and public relations activities.

Follow up with the relevant programme section on upcoming opportunities on visibility around COTM, develop creative proposals and implement the coverage and visibility.

METHODOLOGY

Duties will entail regular monitoring, follow-up and supervision of the below mentioned tasks. The activities that are described relate to Children on the Move programme.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES, PLUS BUDGET PER DELIVERABLE

Ensure quality visibility and highlight Children on the Move related activities. The following deliverables are required:

Key Tasks

Expected Outputs

· Support the development of the COTM communication strategy;

· Organize events related to Children on the Move (COTM) ;

· Support the production of Human Interest stories on COTM ;

· Generate digital material related to COTM on UNICEF platforms and in national and international media.

· COTM communication strategy is developed and implemented;

· At least 2 events on COTM have taken place (campaign launch event, field visit), with the consultant developing the events concept notes, liaising with the relevant colleagues, developing key messages and ensuring that the event is taking place according to UNICEF standards.

· Support is provided to the monthly production of at least 10 Human Interest Stories (print and / or video) ;

· The quality available material produced on COTM is timely channelled to the relevant platforms through liaising with the digital team and the media.

Proposed Payment Schedule:

Monthly basis, upon delivery of monthly report including a log of major activities and progress, achievements, constraints and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

· University degree in Mass Communication or related social studies

· Excellent experience in working in event organization and on COTM

· Good writing and editing skills in English and Arabic

· Good knowledge of UNICEF mandate

· Good communication and presentation skills

· Ability to work for long hours and deliver under stress and within strict deadlines

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Competency

Points

University degree in Mass Communication or related social studies

10 points

Experience in working in event organization and on COTM

15 points

Writing and editing skills in English and Arabic

20 points

Knowledge of UNICEF mandate

15 points

Communication and presentation skills

20 points

Financial

20 points

NOTE FOR CONSULTANTS AND INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS:

Please submit a financial offer along with your proposal, which contains the following information:

· Fee for services to be provided based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference

· Wherever possible, indicate the itemized cost of the travel (air tickets etc). If an international consultation, and daily living costs for your stay in the country.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514309

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