Consultancy: Writing and Editing Communication Materials (2 positions), Nairobi, Kenya (20 days over 11.5 Months) at UNICEF

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

• Degree in communication, journalism, creative writing or similar discipline is required, as well as 10 years of relevant experience working in journalism at a reputable media organization. A masters degree in a relevant field would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, creative communication materials
• Proven experience in writing, editing communication materials and editorial processes.
• Experience in writing for UNICEF particularly human interest stories in development and humanitarian contexts, reports etc.
• Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
• Familiarity with UNICEF’s work and children’s issues, and UNICEF’s reporting, writing and story-telling guidelines.
• Ability to synthesize complex documents into key messages and experience in drafting advocacy documents from research studies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude.

Language: Advanced proficiency in English (Oral & Written) required. Fluency in Kiswahili language is an asset.

Remark

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.