Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. UNV works with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism.

International Volunteers Day (IVD), is an international observance that was mandated for UNV to coordinate by the UN General Assembly in 1985. The Day is an opportunity for us all to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels. UNV coordinates a campaign to promote IVD every year, building on the impact volunteers have in communities, nationally and globally, for peace and development.

This year, the campaign will ride on the momentum and messaging of the outcomes of the Global Technical Meeting (GTM).  IVD 2020 will be a continued dialogue with all stakeholders and general public on the call to Action of the GTM and reimagining volunteering for the 2030 Agenda.

The consultant will be supervised by the Communications Specialist, P4, in the External Relations and Communications Section (ERCS).

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of this consultancy is to coordinate and support all activities for the IVD 2020 campaign, particularly social media and outreach to partners and influencers. Tracking of the workplan and reporting on the campaign is also part of the responsibilities.

Deliverables and Timelines:

Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge in the design and implementation of communications and outreach strategies;
• Demonstrable creative flair in producing visual concepts and products related to humanitarian and development issues; 
• Ability to work independently and ensure punctual delivery; 
• Flexibility and client-oriented approach;  
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Communications, English, Journalism, Media or other relevant area.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience with campaigns at the national and/or international level; experience in other areas of communications an asset;

• Excellent design and written skills, excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Accuracy and professionalism in content production and lay-out;

• Proficiency in all social media channels and multi-media programmes an asset;

• Previous experience working for the UN in communications and campaigns is an advantage. 

Language requirements:

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English and one other UN language is a must; knowledge of additional UN languages is an asset.

1. Criteria for Selection of the best Offer:
    

The selection of the best offer will be based on the combined scoring method, where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted 70 percent, and then combined with the price offer, which will be weighted 30 percent.

Key selection criteria are

• Experience in developing and implementing international campaigns with social media elements (40 %)
• Experience in graphic design and InDesign/ Illustrator (15 %)
• Experience with UN stakeholders and communicating on the SDGs (15 %)

1. Application procedure

Applicants have to provide a technical and financial proposal. 

The technical proposal shall consist of:

• Motivation Letter describing their interest in the assignment and why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Latest personal CV or P11, including past experience in similar projects and at least three references
• A technical proposal: shall describe the methodology and the approach on how to fulfil the required deliverables as well as outline the major components of its implementation;

The financial proposal shall consist of 

• Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability-please fill in the attached form  https://popp.undp.org/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/UNDP_POPP_DOCUMENT_LIBRARY/Public/PSU_%20Individual%20Contract_Offerors%20Letter%20to%20UNDP%20Confirming%20Interest%20and%20Availability.docx&action=default); The financial proposal shall consist of an all-inclusive lump sum for the whole duration of the contract period, which shall include the consultancy fee, costs of living, costs for insurance, cost of travel to and from the duty station, and cost of travel for a 3-day mission to New York to participate in the GTM2020. The financial proposal shall also contain a breakdown of these costs. The lump sum/contract price is fixed regardless of subsequent changes in the cost components.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR FURTHER EVALUATION 

Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are only able to inform the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process.

How to Submit the Application:

To submit your application online, please follow the steps below:

• Merge your Cover Letter, CV, Technical Proposal and Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability (including the financial proposal) into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded;
• Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement);
• Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click “Submit Application;”
• Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above);
• You will receive an automatic response to your email confirming receipt of your application by the system.

Queries should be sent to: procurement@unv.org, to Marc Wharton clearly marking: IVD2020  Communications Consultancy in the subject line.  Applications sent by email will not be considered.