Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 15 May 2019
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Background
Contractor under this contract will work from the Osh Field Office. She/He is expected to support the communication activities organized in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan in the framework of the CRC30 (30 Anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child), as well as provide specialized support to the Volunteer Programme and ongoing projects: - UNICEF launched the Global Volunteer Initiative in January 2018 with the mandate to build or scale volunteer programmes with the acknowledgement of the potential of people power. The Volunteer Initiative is now on Phase II in Kyrgyzstan. With more than 140 volunteers have joined UNICEF, during 2019 the programme expects to develop a number of initiatives in the southern region that will need enhanced support from the selected Contractor.
- UNICEF offices around the world are marking the CRC30 with activities throughout the year, engaging children and youth, the public, advocating for national commitments to action on child rights and, organizing national summits for children. The Contractor will support the communication activities to support the CRC30 advocacy efforts and the rest of communication activities throughout the year at a time when enhanced support is required to ensure all UNICEF activities reach the south of the country.
How can you make a difference?
Provide communication support to the activities organized by UNICEF in the southern region especially, on CRC30 activities, the PBF projects, Japan Funded Project and events associated to the Volunteer Programme and any other communication-related activity in the southern region.
Scope of work and key tasks:
Month
Tasks & Deliverables
Report for Payment
May
Monthly Report including articles, media products and support provided to the activities listed
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
Note: Calendar of activities may be adapted throughout the contract
Under the supervision of the UNICEF Chief of Communication and overall guidance of the Chief Field Office, the contractor will provide deliverables as per the aforementioned list and based on the following work scheme:
Duty station and official travel involved
Osh, with trips to other south communities as instructed by the UNICEF Chief of Communication. Other trips may be planned if needed.
If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform his or her assignment, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor's travel costs (including, but not limited to costs for obtaining visas and travel insurance) shall be set out in the contract. In cases where travel costs have not been set out in the contract, provisions of UNICEF Procedures on Travel apply.
Consultants and individual contractors travelling on behalf of UNICEF must meet the standard trip prerequisites, including but not limited to Medical Clearance, Security Clearance through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) system, BSAFE Training, Travel Visa, and liability waiver (see Annex 1). Trip prerequisites will be met at the expense of the consultant.
Travel paid for by UNICEF shall be based on economy class travel, regardless of the length of travel. For in-country travels, the costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals shall not exceed applicable daily subsistence allowance (DSA) rates for local consultants/individual contractors as per Memo on harmonized inter oblast DSA rates recommended for project personnel, local consultants/experts and national implementing partners dt. 09.04.2019., at the same time it shall not exceed UN DSA rates as promulgated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).
Daily subsistence allowance shall only be processed if travel was duly authorized in the individual contract or by an authorized manager of the contracting division or office, in writing and prior to the travel.
Payment Terms
As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor shall follow the "best value for money" principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible fee. The Contractor will be paid monthly based on the positive performance confirmed by the Chief Field Office and approved by the Chief of Communication.
The individual contractor is required to indicate her/his monthly fee for the services to be provided. Applications without economic offer will not be considered.
Payment will be processed upon monthly reception of the Monthly Report of Activities
Duration: From 14 May 2019 - 1 May 2020
Reporting and supervision: The Consultant reports directly to UNICEF Chief of Communication under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Osh Field Office
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UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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=521818