Communication Consultant (Multimedia)

Background and Justification

UNICEF Africa Services Unit requires the services of a communications and multimedia specialist to produce multimedia material on HIV and AIDS, and other regional advocacy priorities, provide communication and multimedia support during emergencies in sub-Saharan Africa, provide media outreach and other communication needs for campaigns and events including the 21st International AIDS Conference, World Aids Day etc.

Scope of Work

Emergencies

· Support ASU in coordinating communications/media response with regional and country offices

· Assist in formulating and pitching stories/messages to media

· Produce (or help produce) content and communications materials on regional emergencies and/or other priority areas, as well as for projects/campaigns such as the El Nino regional crisis etc.

· Film and/or edit 4 or more photography/multimedia/AV stories highlighting the work of UNICEF in emergencies.

· Assist in disseminating materials/content/messages to UNICEF DOC, PARMO, Natcoms, broadcasters and print publications.

· Any other emergency- and advocacy-related tasks, as requested.

HIV and AIDS

· Support ASU and HQ to produce communications materials in line with global and regional priorities around adolescents living with HIV, PMTCT etc.

· Support communications/media outreach and campaigning relating to 21st International AIDS Conference in July 2016 in Durban.

· Support in communications, event planning, media outreach and multimedia production in lead up to World Aids Day

· Media outreach, multimedia support for country offices to raise awareness around adolescents and HIV, as requested.

Communications and media outreach

· Assist the team with media outreach among international and regional press based in Johannesburg/SA about UNICEF global and regional priorities

· Produce 4 or more high-quality multimedia products (shooting and editing) on regional priorities including social protection, violence against children, child survival, and/or chronic malnutrition

· Assist in disseminating materials/content/messages to UNICEF DOC, PARMO, NatComs, broadcasters and print publications

· Maintain ASU video library and back up of multimedia files

· Maintain ASU camera and editing equipment

Deliverables

Communications and media outreach

· Assist in disseminating materials/content/messages to UNICEF DOC, PARMO, NatComs, broadcasters and print publications, as requested.

· Maintain ASU video library and back up of multimedia files. Maintain ASU camera and editing equipment.

· Update social media accounts – Twitter, Facebook, Youtube.

· Update media contact list on a bi-monthly basis.

· Distribute press releases and facilitate interviews with UNICEF spokespersons.

Deliverables

Duration

(estimated # of days or months)

Timeline/Deadline

Payment schedule

1. Help coordinate communications/media response with regional and country offices about emergencies; including formulating and pitching 20 or more emergency-related stories/messages to media in total.

20

Rolling basis, monthly

30.4, 31.5, 30.6, 31.7, 31.8, 30.9, 31.10, 30.11

1. Film and/or edit 4 or more photography/multimedia/AV stories highlighting the work of UNICEF in emergencies.

20

15.5, 15.7, 15.9, 15.11

31.5, 31.7, 30.9, 30.11

1. Support ASU and HQ to produce communications 6 content packs (HIS, press releases, blog posts, etc) in line with global and regional priorities around adolescents living with HIV, PMTCT etc.

20

rolling

30.4, 31.5, 30.6, 31.7, 31.8, 30.9, 31.10, 30.11

1. Support communications/media outreach and organisation relating to 21st International AIDS Conference in July 2016 in Durban.

25

1.4-31.7

30.4, 31.5, 30.6, 31.7

1. Media outreach, multimedia support for country offices to raise awareness around adolescents and HIV, as requested.

25

rolling

30.4, 31.5, 30.6, 31.7, 31.8, 30.9, 31.10, 30.11

1. Assist in formulating and pitching 20 or more regional priority-related stories/messages to media in total, and produce or help produce 4 or more high-quality multimedia products (filming and editing) on regional priorities including social protection, violence against children, child survival, chronic malnutrition, and/or climate change.

35

rolling

30.4, 31.5, 30.6, 31.7, 31.8, 30.9, 31.10, 30.11

1. Maintain ASU video library and back up of multimedia files. Maintain ASU camera and editing equipment. Help facilitate interviews and contacts to media.

8

monthly

30.4, 31.5, 30.6, 31.7, 31.8, 30.9, 31.10, 30.11

Payment Schedule

Payment will be made upon the satisfactory quality deliverables as scheduled as described in the previous section.

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

• Advanced University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent/relevant professional experience combined with a university degree in a related field
• A minimum of five years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media or interactive digital media
• Proven experience in professional videography, video editing, and writing
• General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media
• Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Solid media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials and other UNICEF partners
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of UNICEF programmes
• Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media (video editing)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
• Knowledge of French will be an asset.

Conditions

• The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
• The contractor will work from the UNICEF ASU office in Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Travel to country offices is required
• Travel expenses, including DSA, will be covered in accordance with UNICEF’s rules and tariffs, by the consultant and reimbursed against actuals.
• The consultant must be legally able to work in South Africa.
• As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.

Planned travel to

Timeframe

Duration

All Inclusive Travel Cost* (Quote in US$)

Swaziland

April

5

Mali

May

5

Nigeria

June

5

Durban

July

3

South Sudan

Sept

8

Total

-

Risks

Under-utilization of key communication opportunities hampers overall UNICEF communication efforts and reduces programme effectiveness. For the purposes of this contract, such risks to be mitigated with proper supervision and clear terms of reference.

HOW TO APPLY:

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• Expression of interest / motivation letter
• UN P11 Form (download here) and Curriculum Vitae
• References and/or Reference Letters
• Quoted monthly fees
• Quoted all-inclusive travel & living expenses (as per the table above)

Applications quoting the reference Consultancy Assignment – Communication Consultant (Multimedia) should be submitted on or before April 01, 2016 to:

The Human Resources Manager

UNICEF Kenya Country Office

Email address: kenhrvacanciesE@unicef.org

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate and all-inclusive travel & living expenses will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Technical specialists

Chemonics seeks Technical specialists for the anticipated USAID Southern Africa Energy Project (SAEP). The specialists will work in partnership with USAID to increase electricity availability and access in Southern Africa by facilitating transactions and strengthening the enabling environment for private sector investment in the power sector. The project aims to address for key areas to improve the investment environment: regulation, planning, and procurement for energy; commercial viability of utilities; demonstrated and scaled renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; and institutional and human resource capacity for energy resource management. We are looking for people who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We seek specialists in the following technical disciplines:

• Engineers: engineering assessment, design, and costing of power projects; natural gas resource generation
• Finance specialists: financial analysis; financial assessment, modeling, and structuring of privately financed power arrangements; tariff analysis and modeling; energy transaction support
• Economists: feasibility analysis of power projects; tariff analysis and structuring
• Legal specialists: legal structuring and negotiation of private power projects and power purchase agreements; legal frameworks for private sector provision of infrastructure; structuring a negotiation of regional power market agreements
• Regulatory specialists: regulatory policies and procedures for sector and economic regulation of power markets and service providers
• Off-grid and rural electrification specialists: small-scale transactions, mini-grid development, solar market development, biomass and biogas, small hydro
• Renewable energy and sustainability specialists: energy efficiency, climate change, hydro, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, fuel cell, or mini-grid
• Transaction advisors: regional and international investment expertise, structuring/execution and post-deal maintenance of various power sector transactions, power sector reform issues
• Gender specialist: expertise developing technical and gender capacity building plans and strategies; supporting multinational/regional activities in coordination with partner institutions; subject matter expertise in energy, environment, engineering, and/or climate change adaptation

Qualifications:

• University degree in business, engineering, public policy, development economics, international development, or energy-related discipline; advanced degrees preferred
• Minimum 10 years of international experience in power and other infrastructure development and mobilizing private finance for the energy sector
• Minimum five years of experience adapting to public policy and regulatory reform in developing countries; Africa experience preferred
• Fluency in English required Chemonics seeks Technical specialists for the anticipated USAID Southern Africa Energy Project (SAEP). The specialists will work in partnership with USAID to increase electricity availability and access in Southern Africa by facilitating transactions and strengthening the enabling environment for private sector investment in the power sector. The project aims to address for key areas to improve the investment environment: regulation, planning, and procurement for energy; commercial viability of utilities; demonstrated and scaled renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; and institutional and human resource capacity for energy resource management. We are looking for people who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

We seek specialists in the following technical disciplines:

• Engineers: engineering assessment, design, and costing of power projects; natural gas resource generation
• Finance specialists: financial analysis; financial assessment, modeling, and structuring of privately financed power arrangements; tariff analysis and modeling; energy transaction support
• Economists: feasibility analysis of power projects; tariff analysis and structuring
• Legal specialists: legal structuring and negotiation of private power projects and power purchase agreements; legal frameworks for private sector provision of infrastructure; structuring a negotiation of regional power market agreements
• Regulatory specialists: regulatory policies and procedures for sector and economic regulation of power markets and service providers
• Off-grid and rural electrification specialists: small-scale transactions, mini-grid development, solar market development, biomass and biogas, small hydro
• Renewable energy and sustainability specialists: energy efficiency, climate change, hydro, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, fuel cell, or mini-grid
• Transaction advisors: regional and international investment expertise, structuring/execution and post-deal maintenance of various power sector transactions, power sector reform issues
• Gender specialist: expertise developing technical and gender capacity building plans and strategies; supporting multinational/regional activities in coordination with partner institutions; subject matter expertise in energy, environment, engineering, and/or climate change adaptation

Qualifications:

• University degree in business, engineering, public policy, development economics, international development, or energy-related discipline; advanced degrees preferred
• Minimum 10 years of international experience in power and other infrastructure development and mobilizing private finance for the energy sector
• Minimum five years of experience adapting to public policy and regulatory reform in developing countries; Africa experience preferred
• Fluency in English required Chemonics is also recruiting for experienced project support professionals:
• Logistics and procurement
• Finance and operations
• Communications
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge management

HOW TO APPLY:

Send electronic submissions to southernafricaenergyrecruit@chemonics.com by April 6, 2016. Please include Technical specialists in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Technical specialists – Southern Africa Energy Project (SAEP​" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​

Emergency Coordinator, South Africa Region

CARE is seeking an Emergency Coordinator to provide support to CARE Country Offices in the Southern African sub region on emergency preparedness and response. The position is a six (6) month short-term contract targeted to start June 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016. The selected incumbent can be based in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi or Mozambique.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the humanitarian situation in the sub region in coordination with the Country Offices (CO);
• Produce short update reports on the needs and potential risk in the sub region;
• Facilitate/lead the Emergency Preparedness process in each CO;
• Identify with the CO the needs in terms of Capacity Building and take action accordingly;
• During a humanitarian crisis, take part in the decision making process for potential response;
• Monitor the humanitarian response of the COs through regular field visit and Care International reporting tools;
• Work closely with the Regional Emergency Coordinator for East and Central Africa on the definition of the priorities for the sub region.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field or relevant combination of qualifications and experience;
• At minimum five (5) years’ experience in humanitarian preparedness, risk reduction and response;
• Experience in program design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including Sphere standards, donor relations, security and protection considerations;
• Experience in scale-up emergency response
• Experience and knowledge of the South African region;
• Excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills;
• High level of writing and communication skills,
• Willingness to spend high proportion of time travelling away from home, approximately 50% and be deployed with limited notice period;
• Fluent English, French and/or Portuguese language skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit CARE’s Career Website at http://www.care.org/careers to submit your cover letter and resume.

EMPLOYMENT AT VODACOM LESOTHO - 3/23/2016

Coordinator: M-Pesa Operations
We are one of the most recognizable brands in the world, we are admittedly obsessed with delivering a flawless customer experience, as if that’s not enough, we spend our entire time helping people stay in touch with one another. Once you are here, you will find the freedom to be yourself and the inspiration to do your best.
Vodacom Lesotho is seeking a Coordinator Mpesa Operations responsible for daily allocation of Mpesa deposits to super agents as well performing daily Mpesa reconciliations. The successful candidate will report to the Principal Specialist: Financial Reporting In the Finance department.
Key deliverables:
• Daily reconciliation of 3G shops Mpesa cash & e-money balances with the fundamo system & regular spot checks to verify Mpesa balances.
• Periodically check super-agents deposits, create e-money equivalent of the deposit and correctly deposit the e-money to the right super-agent.
• Timely payment of Mpesa merchants and eco-system suppliers
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts after withdrawals.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations for various bank accounts.
The successful candidate will be a People’s person, Customer oriented, self-starter who pays attention to details, is highly ethical and an excellent team player and poses the following qualities:
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve issues without detailed supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Analytic and problem solving
• Decision making
• Good time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good numerical skills
• Conversant with basic computerized financial accounting packages.
Qualifications and Experience:
• B.Com Accounting or its equivalent
• 2 years working experience in the accounting field.
Telecommunications experience would be an added advantage
If you are seeking that next challenge and feel you could make a difference to our people and want to work for a strong purposeful company then this is your opportunity.
Please forward your application with Position and Area as the subject accompanied by a detailed CV and certified copies of educational certificates to:
careers@vodacom.co.ls
Closing date: 31st March 2016
Should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.