UNICEF recrute un consultant individuel international pour le développement d’une stratégie de communication globale pour les enfants en mouvement en Gambie

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For every child, Awareness

Programme Background  :

Children on the Move (CoM) programming forms part of UNICEF The Gambia country programme (2017 -2021) in respect of strengthening institutional capacities of national partners and decentralized structures to prevent and respond to violence against children including irregular migration. The project addresses both structural and institutional factors responsible for the movement of children in The Gambia.

The design of the programme aims to address both aspects of demand and supply relative to migration. It aims to strengthen the services for the reception of returned and integration of unaccompanied minors, in line with the child protection strategy adopted by the Government of The Gambia. Programming on children on the move implies going beyond the traditional country-based approach and to lay the ground for allowing programming, coordination and operations between UNICEF country offices at regional and sub- regional levels with the objective of delivering a “ONE UNICEF” response based on a coherent and complementary work between origin, transit and destination areas.

The awareness raising works to refocus misconceptions and expectations around social norms regarding migration, using mobile technology to facilitate dialogue and   information exchange amongst adolescents and youth.   This will also apply to duty bearers (parents) utilizing existing village development structures and school/parent platforms.   The programme also provides targeted financial and resource education for out of school children to provide a platform for alternatives to migration and  to link with vocational programming existent in country.   Returnee children services are weak in country and the programme aims to strengthen the services for the reception of returned and integration of unaccompanied minors, in line with the child protection strategy adopted by the Government of The Gambia.

Purpose :

The purpose of the Communication Strategy is to raise awareness and understanding of the risks along migratory routes as well as how  they can minimize risks and protect themselves

How can you make a difference?

Objectives of the Assignment :

• To develop a comprehensive communication strategy for children on the move in The Gambia ;
• To develop an implementation plan for the communication strategy ;
• To design communication materials targeting different audiences as identified in the strategy.

Methodology :

The consultant will be expected to use various participatory/consultative methods during the remote consultancy. Desk review of existing child protection good practice and communication resources being used in the country, the sub-region and beyond for vulnerable children (including children on the move). Virtual interviews and consultative meetings with statutory child protection agencies at national and regional levels, child-focused Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), migration and relevant authorities such as the Gambia Immigration Department, the Department of Social Welfare and the National Youth Council (NYC). The methodology used will make ethical considerations including data protection, informed consent, confidential matters, questions adapted to different ages, knowledge of interview techniques and mechanisms for sharing information included in the consultancy.

Schedule of Tasks, Deliverables, & Timeline :

The following are the key tasks and deliverables for the consultant.

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

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, or related child rights/well-being graduate degree ;
• Demonstrate years of progressively advanced experience in strategic communications, public advocacy, which must include developing communications and advocacy strategies at the global, regional or national level ;
• Demonstrated expertise and capability in migration issues ;
• Experience with UNICEF and other UN agencies will be an advantage ;
• Professional experience in development context or in Africa will be an asset ;
• Excellent communication and interview skills  ;
• Excellent report writing and organization skills  ;
• Proficiency in English Language ;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines, through a proven track record.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Attached is the TOR  TOR – Communication Strategy PIC.pdf for a detailed breakdown of payment schedule, technical and financial requirement to be included in your application, 

View our competency framework at : UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

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.

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.