International Consultant Communication and Information

UNESCO works to create an enabling environment for a free, independent and pluralistic media by promoting and protecting freedom of expression, safety of journalists, access to information and fostering a media and information literate society. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, under Goal 16, recognizes the importance of “access to information, fundamental freedoms and the safety of journalists for the creation of peaceful, just and inclusive societies”. The projects “Preventing hate speech and promoting peaceful society through Media and Information Literacy” and “Multi-Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists” aim to help facilitate UNESCO’s work in the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UNESCO office in Myanmar is working with a wide range of stakeholders, including the international and local media development organizations, local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), journalists and media associations, on a series of activities to promote the freedom of expression and access to information.  The activities include awareness raising on freedom of expression and safety of journalists, capacity building programmes and multimedia campaigns to promote Media and Information Literacy and advocacy for the development of Community Media in Myanmar. UNESCO also supports to strengthen the capacity of journalist regarding reporting on ethnic, cultural and religious issues, strengthen the capacity of community media to promote diversity and pluralism, enhance the awareness and dialogue on diversity, discrimination and pluralism of youth and women, and peace education as intersectoral activities.
To get technical and advisory support bringing critical input from an individual consultant for the communication and information unit of UNESCO Yangon Office regarding resource mobilization, planning and implementation of the projects related to freedom of expression, press freedom, the safety of journalists, access to information, preventing hate speech, and promoting peaceful society through media and information literacy.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education and the direct supervision of the Head of Project Antenna Office in Yangon, in close collaboration with the UNESCO Communication and Information (CI) unit. The individual specialist shall be responsible for the following.

Required Qualifications:
Education: