New Job Vacancy United Nations at UNICEF Tanzania – National Consultant

💥National Consultant for the Internet of Good Things( IoGT) ,Tanzania, 11 months 231 Days
Job no: 558428
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam
Level: Consultancy
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Categories: Social and Behavior Change
UNICEF
works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most
disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To
help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
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And we never give up.
For every child, Happiness
To manage, maintain, market and advocate for the growth of the IoGT platform.
How can you make a difference?
The Internet of Good Things
aims to bridge the digital divide by providing localized and relevant
content through a mobile-ready website designed to work seamlessly both
on feature phones and smartphones.

IoGT is a platform that hosts
mobile-packaged content designed to make lifesaving and life-improving
information available for free, even on low-end devices. IoGT is also a
tool for two-way communication and engagement, offering a platform to
build and maintain a dialogue with key populations. Polls can also be
run to assess knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and perceptions of users on
key priorities for UNICEF.

On IoGT parents, caregivers,
young people and frontline workers can access quality information (e.g.,
content packages, Q&As), resources (e.g., storybooks for children,
radio lessons) and training opportunities (e.g., training modules for
frontline workers, skill building for youth). Users can also be referred
to access essential services when needed.

The
platform is extensively used to provide access to essential and
life-saving information, distance learning and skills building in
particular to women and girls, as well as access to protection, sexual
and reproductive health (SRH), HIV and mental health counselling.
Furthermore, the IoGT platform is used to engage frontline workers
through training and polls, and around vaccine acceptance and preventive
behaviours.

IoGT or as we now call it Mtandao wa Mambo Mazuri
(MMM) is innovating new ways for UNICEF and partners to effectively
expand reach and impact by enabling a digital environment where
adolescents and young people, even in hard-to-reach areas or with
limited digital capacity, can engage with each other and UNICEF about a
variety of issues related to SRH, MMH, MHPSS, Climate Change and all
other National Emergencies that may arise such as Ebola, Covid-19, etc.
The resources and trainings on the platform are intended to foster a
civic-minded, healthy youth in Tanzania

This consultancy is to
support the maintenance of the platform, facilitate the development of
new innovations through IoGT, development of content as per strategic
areas of focus to create public understanding, and last but not least
support national response plans -including social listening and
community feedback mechanisms.

Objectives, Description of the Scope and Expected results

• Under
  the direct supervision of the SBC Manager, the consultant will: To
  support maintenance and regular update of the content of IoGT in
  Tanzania.
• Develop and recommend innovative approaches of how
  IoGT can be scaled-up as a resource for UNICEF programmes, national and
  implementing partners.
• Continuously maintain a two-way communication with various stakeholders and community members.
• Facilitate the development of various forms of content that will be used to raise awareness of various matters.
• Collaborate
  with U-Report and Skywalker focal teams to support social listening, as
  well as the collection and dissemination of important information in
  support of various programme agendas.
• Continue to build up a
  content depository with human interest stories that could be used as
  learnings at local, regional and global scale.
• Offer support to
  partners with shared vision with UNICEF, and find new innovative ways to
  increase visibility, reach and impact through local campaigns.
• As often as needed facilitate Human Centred Design workshops -with partners.
• Provide technical support to UNICEF, government bodies and other associates.
• Support
  emergency response by adapting all risk communications into content
  packs that can be distributed on the platform as well as on social
  media.
• Contribute to further strengthening regular evidence generation on behavioural drivers in support of various programme areas.
• Recommend innovative approaches of how the communications campaign can be optimized to bring about maximum impact.
• Develop a long-term sustainability plan for the platform and recommend best practices to ensure consistent growth.
• Deploy best practices in the field of storytelling, content production and technical presentation of communication materials.
• Liaise
  with programme teams and regional office to share best practices and to
  ensure IoGT’s purpose and application is embedded within programme
  objectives.
• Continuously adapt the IoGT monitoring and evaluation plan to local objectives and country operational Plan.
• Negotiate and facilitate ongoing resources for annual IoGT subscription fees, content development, translation, and promotion.
• Work
  with CO Communication Officers and Programme Staff to ensure relevance
  of IoGT for programme implementation, knowledge transfer and skills
  acquisition.
• Work closely with in-country ICT, T4D &
  Innovation team to ensure the smooth development and implementation of
  the Cranky Uncle Project.
• Work closely with IoGT Global Team to
  localize content/coordinate the localization of content
  (language/translation) and improved user experiences.
• Work
  closely with IoGT Global Team to coordinate the user
  experience/acceptance testing-refinement cycles of the IoGT platform
  before launch.
• Adopt and implement principles of Digital Design and Human-Centered Design whenever possible.
• Work
  in close collaboration with IoGT global team and TCO Communication
  Officer to develop and implement IoGT promotion strategy and launch
  plans ensuring that it meets IoGT guidelines.
• Establish and
  maintain clear documentation on IoGT implementation and operations in
  the country using corporate KM tools including leading on the
  documentation of IoGT achievements through blogs and articles on
  UNICEF/partners/national/international press websites.

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Deliverables
The consultant will ensure the timely attainment of the following deliverables:

• Develop a work-plan to maintain and scale-up IoGT among various stakeholders with clear key performance indicators.
• Run
  promotional campaigns in collaboration with TCO programme sections to
  increase awareness, reach and visibility for the platform to young
  people.
• Maintain and regularly update IoGT social media channels in alignment with CO promotional plans.
• Run media campaigns both online and offline to increase visibility, impact and reach.
• Facilitate and offer support for the development and deployment of Cranky Uncle at TCO level.
• Establish systems to ensure that information collected via IoGT is available to program staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the usage of IoGT, assessing drivers and constraints between high level and low-level users.
• Training and knowledge management across SBC.
• Weekly and monthly progress of the ongoing activities.
• Report regularly to Head of SBCC on the IoGT progress and coordination with partners.
• Report regularly to key TCO sections ESAR using bi-monthly and quarterly technical updates.

Payment Schedule

Payment	% of total
Deliverable January: Inception report and workplan	9%
Deliverable February: IoGT campaign Plan	9%
Deliverable March: Quarterly progress report	9%
Deliverable April: Reviewed campaign content  (online and offline)	9%
Deliverable May: HCD training plan and implementation	9%
Deliverable June: Quarterly progress report	9%
Deliverable July: Cranky uncle adaptation report	9%
Deliverable August: IoGT social media and outreach tracking	9%
Deliverable September: Quarterly progress report	9%
Deliverable October: IoGT systemic analysis inlcuding reach/impression/bouts	9%
Deliverable November: Final Report	10%
	100%

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

• A
  degree or equivalent in international development, marketing,
  journalism, media related studies, communications or a related field.
• At
  least 5 years of experience at the national level in designing and
  delivering communications, content and other tools that target young
  people. Experience on IoGT is considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of the national media landscape, and existing ethical, legal and policy frameworks;
• Knowledge of and experience managing online tools that can be used to collect data and/or disseminate information.
• Experience with media buying and media monitoring tools, specifically in relation to children, youth empowerment;
• Experience in developing, planning and implementing social behavioural change communications in Tanzania context.
• Ability
  to lead creative teams and produce different forms of multi-media
  content including but not limited to video, audio, graphics,
  illustrations, animations and motion design.
• Previous experience in producing similar content for Development Agencies or NGO’s
• Previous experience working with UNICEF and/or other UN bodies.
• Understanding
  of community-based channels of influence, community-based communication
  and development, human-centred design methods.

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Policy both parties should be aware

• Under
  the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and
  fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or
  public holidays.
• Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
• No consultant may travel without a signed travel authorization prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.
• Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.
• Consultant
  will be required to sign the health statement for consultants prior to
  taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate
  health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
• The Form
  ‘Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary’ must be completed by
  the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section.

Evaluations: The
applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which
clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal
should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel
costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA. ▪ Proposals will be
both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will
carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her
technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and
the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing
the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable
(fees, travels and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s
Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and
Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get
acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Demonstrates
Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1), Works Collaboratively with
others (1), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1), Innovates and
Embraces Change (1), Thinks and Acts Strategically (1), Drive to achieve
impactful results (1), Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).
During
the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency
framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its
different levels: competency framework here.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff
, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable
accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages
the use of flexible working arrangements.
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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 be expected to adhere to these
standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference
and background checks. Background checks will include the verification
of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates
may be required to provide additional information to conduct a
background check.

Remarks:
UNICEF’s active commitment
towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results
for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidate from
all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living
with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF
appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by
the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by
UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to
inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with
UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before
taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to
withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or
medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements
are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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UNICEF
only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an
institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database
(WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities
(IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net

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