UNICEF Laos is seeking a Long - Term Agreement (LTA), Individual Consultancy as Writers & Editors for documenting UNICEF LAO PDR activities and programmes for different audiences such as the general public, donors, supporters and partners. The duration of this assignment will be a period of 24 months, with the possibility of extension for one more year, starting as soon as possible.
Successful respondents must provide well-written and edited content for website, media, social media, fundraising materials, marketing communication, advocacy, behaviour change documents, human interest stories, reports and related documents as mentioned – all the above not only to inform the audience but to engage them deeply enough to ensure they respond by taking a direct action on behalf of children (eg changing their behaviour, reposting messaging, donating to UNICEF, etc). Tasks include, but may not be limited to:
Write, edit and finalize crisp, concise, text for all documents. Usually, the text will need to include a request for action which maximises reader response
Research issues and characters being documented, in-depth interviews of community, service providers, government counterparts, beneficiaries, while being mindful of sensitivities of specific situations, to support the story writing.
Work in close coordination (where required) with photographers to help capture relevant, powerful captions of photographs for their stories and photo essays.
Review, edit, and consolidate material for knowledge products, ensuring clarity and continuity of the argument and clarity of structure and core themes.
Proofread layout files, including checking spelling, country, and city names and acronyms and other abbreviations (making sure that they follow official UNICEF LAO PDR terminology and conventions), style consistency, callouts, layout problems, references, etc.
Ensure implementation of the UNICEF LAO PDR style guide (UNICEF LAO PDR Country Office will provide a style guide).
Write digital content media as required, including project factsheets, webpages, stories of change, and knowledge products such as forewords, prefaces, etc.
Draft blurbs, stories, and content as may be required for the website. ix. Be available for feedback and inputs as per the requirement of the office.
Be available for several rounds of editing with regards to stories.
Deliver on tight, short timelines as needed
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
For Editors for Media, Advocacy and behaviour change
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Literature, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Creative/technical writing, Public Health, Social Sciences related field. A Diploma in a relevant field with experience additional to the minimum indicated below can be considered in lieu of the degree.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in media/journalism, public relations, communication and behaviour change communications, and advocacy is mandatory.
Experience in writing for the Government and/or UN Organizations is desirable.
Experience in copy editing is desirable.
Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
An excellent track record, along with experience writing about the social development sector, is desirable.
Excellent ability to conduct research and interviews whenever needed to build the communication material
Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing draft reports.
Category 2: For Writers for website/blogs
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Literature, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Creative/technical writing, Public Health, Social Sciences related field. A Diploma in a relevant field with additional experience additional to the minimum indicated below can be considered in lieu of the degree.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in media/journalism, public relations, communication, and behaviour change communications, and advocacy is mandatory.
Experience in writing for the Government and/or UN Organizations is desirable.
Experience in copy editing is desirable.
Experience and quality of work demonstrably meet the highest international standards.
An excellent track record, along with experience writing about the social development sector, is desirable.
Excellent ability to conduct research and interviews whenever needed to build the communication material
Ability to analyze, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing draft reports.
