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We are Hiring: Communications Consultant
Sector: Education
Level: Middle
Duty Station: UNESCO ROEA, Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of assignment: September 2024 – October 2024
I. Background
The mission of the UNESCO Education Sector in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) is to support Member States in the region to strengthen education and training systems to provide high quality, equitable and inclusive education, and training for all and equip children, young people, and adults with skills for life and work, values, and attitudes to build secure, resilient, and sustainable societies.
The Education Sector works within the key global and regional framework documents such as the and specifically the , , and particularly, to support Member States in the Eastern Africa region to strengthen their education and training systems to:
• Provide high quality, equitable and inclusive education, and training for all.
• Equip children, young people, and adults with knowledge, skills and attitudes for life and work; and
• Instill values and attitudes on which to build secure, resilient, and sustainable societies.
The UNESCO Education Sector implements the UNESCO Major Education Programme and more particularly the nine Education Outputs and to contribute to the Organization’s global priorities to promote gender equality and address the needs of Africa through the education outcomes and outputs
Outcome 1 – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all:
- Output 1.ED1 Education systems equipped to promote inclusion, address marginalization and advance rights, including in crisis-affected and post-disaster contexts;
- Output 1.ED2 Gender-transformative education systems empower learners, ensure safe learning environments and address the educational barriers, particularly for girls and women, exacerbated by the learning crisis;
- Output 1.ED4 Learners equipped with relevant skills to meet individual, labour market and societal demands through literacy, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and higher education;
- Output 1.ED5 Teachers trained and supported to improve learning outcomes and address the changes brought forth by the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation and the COVID-19 crisis;
- Output 1.ED6 Resilience, quality and equity of education systems strengthened to flexibly respond to evolving learning environments and to better deliver on SDG 4 commitments; Intersectoral
Output 1.IP1 Member States capacities strengthened to enhance the quality of education, nurture creativity and promote respect for cultural diversity;
Outcome 2 – Strengthen international coordination for the achievement of SDG 4 and develop the global education agenda based on research, foresight and innovation
- Output 2.ED7 Education policy and finance decisions to achieve SDG 4 informed by improved coordination, data and monitoring, knowledge and innovative partnerships;
- Output 2.ED9 Education and learning reimagined through interdisciplinary research, foresight and public policy debate;
Outcome 3 – Enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, water and ocean management, and disaster risk reduction
- Intersectoral Output 3.IP2 Environmental education strengthened to equip learners to address global environmental challenges;
Outcome 7 – Promote inclusion and combat discrimination, hate speech and stereotypes
Output 7.ED3 Learners empowered to lead healthy lives, promote sustainable development and engage with the world as creative and responsible global citizens;
Outcome 8 - Foster knowledge sharing and skills development in the digital age
- Output 8.ED8 Technologies and digital innovations leveraged to ensure more inclusive, effective and relevant learning;
Intersectoral Output 8.IP4 National capacities strengthened to empower learners of all ages, women and men, with digital competencies and Media and Information Literacy skills
II. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible of the following:
1) Prepare/improve UNESCO Nairobi, Education webpage on the UNESO ROEA website.
2) Ensure effective coverage of upcoming Education critical events to include the preparation of: web articles, press releases, social media posts, campaigns, interview and communication technical resources such as videos, flyers, kakemonos, infograhics, key messages.
More specifically, the consultant will ensure effective coomunication coverage of the following events/activities:
| EVENTS | DATES | VENUE - LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GEM ESA Sub-Regional | 2-3 September 2024 | TBC, Nairobi, Kenya |
| International Literacy Day | 8 September 2024 | Regional Global event in Yaoundé, Cameroon |
| UNESCO – AU Transforming knowledge for Africa’s future | 30 September – 2 October 2024 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| World Teachers Day | 5 October 2024 | KU, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Regional GCED-Ethics Education Conference | Week 8-17 October 2024 (exact dates to be confirmed) | TBC, Nairobi, Kenya |
| TVET Regional Mahe’s meeting | October 2024 (TBC) | TBC Nairobi, Kenya |
| Launch of Green Skills for Green Jobs Consortium | End October 2024 (TBC) | TBC, Nairobi, Kenya |
III. Expected deliverables and schedule of payments
The consultant will provide deliverables as outlined below. The consultant shall be paid the consultancy fee upon completion of milestones. Payments will be made only upon confirmation by UNESCO that contract obligations have been delivered in a satisfactory manner.
| Deliverables | Submission date |
|---|---|
| Deliverables 1: A strategic note, outlining modes, methods and strategies of communication targeting the UNESCO/Nairobi Education programme, and the communication plan and products for September 2024 planned events, particularly on 2024 GEM ESA Sub-regional consultation. | 30 September 2024 |
| Deliverables 2: UNESCO/Nairobi Education programme webpage updated with key highlights and communication plan and products for October 2024 planned events, particularly on WTD. | 31 October 2024 |
IV. Institutional Arrangements and working modalities
The consultant will work under the overall authority of the Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and the direct supervision of the ED Chief Education and the relevant Programme Specialists. The consultant is expected to work both in the Nairobi Office and remotely, with his/her own tools. Physical coordination meetings are expected at the UNESCO office in Nairobi. No travel is expected.
V. Period of Work
The assignment will require availability in September 2024 – October 2024, until max early November 2024.
VI. Candidate’s profile
- At least 5 years of experience in communication.
- Advanced degree in communication and/or development studies.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Proven knowledge of communication in the ESA region.
- Knowledge of UNESCO’s work and SDGs, particularly on SDG 4.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Working knowledge of French desirable. - Good organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good teamwork spirit in a multicultural environment.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to adjust work schedules and priorities.
High sensitivity to the UN’s principles regarding inclusiveness, neutrality, and gender equality.
How to apply:
All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit by 6 September 2024:
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment (maximum one page).
• A full resume stating details of educational qualifications and working experience, telephone number, three (3) references and email address.
• Proposed fee expressed as rate per month.
By email to: s.feddal@unesco.org and m.chen@unesco.org An assessment exercise may be used in the evaluation of candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
