communication activities and developing of media messaging for Data2Action project

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

UNICEF Eswatini, in partnership with CDC Eswatini, is implementing a project whose main objectives are (a) to disseminate the findings of the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey 2022 (VACS 2022) to key national child rights stakeholders, (b) to develop a National VACS Plan (complementary to the National Strategy to End Violence) and (c) to support the use of VACS data to develop, improve, and enhance prevention and response strategies to address violence against children and youth. The project outcome is that key national multi-sector stakeholders active in child protection in the country are enabled to use evidence in legislative, policy and programme decisions.

The UNICEF Eswatini country office is seeking the services of a communication consultant for the development of communication and knowledge products for UNICEF/CDC collaborative Data to Action project described above.

Scope of Work:

Under the general supervision of the Child Protection Specialist and working in collaboration with the consultant engaged to facilitate project implementation, the communication consultant will:

• Develop simplified messaging from VACS 2022 data for multisector child rights stakeholder groups and audiences.
• Develop audience-relevant media materials (print, digital, radio, social media, etc.) from VACS 2022 data for child rights multi-sector groups and audiences.
• Coordinate the dissemination of finalized VACS 2022 communication and knowledge products to child rights stakeholder groups and audiences.
• Support all project communications and visibility activities, as identified during the project duration.

Minimum Qualifications required:

• A minimum qualification of a Diploma in communication studies or related discipline.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Proven knowledge and experience in the development of communication and knowledge products for varying audiences
• Strong written communication skills, with traceable examples of professional standard work in implementing similar assignment(s)
• Strong research skills, particularly in VAC, will be an added advantage.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/570950/local-consultancy-to-support-communication-activities-and-developing-of-media-messaging-for-data2action-project-mbabane-eswatini-60-days-remotework-from-home-open-to-eswatini-nationals-only

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