Join UNICEF and Make a Difference!
UNICEF works tirelessly to guard kids’s rights, save their lives, and supply alternatives for them to thrive. Operating in over 190 international locations, we champion the world’s most deprived kids, making a brighter future for everybody.
We are looking for a Digital Youth Engagement Consultant to assist form impactful applications for adolescents in South Africa, particularly women, guaranteeing they reside wholesome lives, purchase essential abilities, and have their voices heard.
About the Role
This consultancy helps UNICEF South Africa’s objective to deal with challenges dealing with adolescents, notably in marginalized areas. The advisor will leverage digital platforms resembling U-Report and the Internet of Good Things (IoGT) to have interaction youth, promote women’ training, and foster behavioral change by means of technology-driven methods.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and Scale Digital Platforms: Oversee operations of U-Report and IoGT, guaranteeing seamless performance, safeguarding, and scaling.
- Launch and Engage: Facilitate the rollout of U-Report in public faculties, selling offline and digital youth engagement.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with UNICEF groups, authorities our bodies, and neighborhood organizations to create impactful campaigns addressing training, well being, and safety.
- Content Development: Design participating polls, chatbots, and alerts on key subjects like on-line security, psychological well being, and violence prevention.
- Data-Driven Insights: Monitor platform efficiency and generate actionable information to refine methods and advocacy efforts.
Deliverables
- Platform Operations: Ensure U-Report and IoGT run easily with common technical updates and reviews.
- Youth Engagement: Activate youth advisory constructions and offline communities in precedence faculties throughout three provinces.
- Content & Campaigns: Launch at the least 5 campaigns and bi-monthly engagement actions.
- Strategic Materials: Develop multimedia supplies, promotional instruments, and preserve an up to date U-Report calendar.
Qualifications
- Education: A level or certificates in laptop sciences, IT, digital advertising, or a associated discipline.
- Experience: Minimum three years in digital communication and youth or neighborhood engagement.
- Skills: Proficiency in RapidPro, content material administration methods, and robust communication abilities.
- Additional Requirements: Familiarity with growing nation contexts and fluency in English and at the least one native language.
Why Join UNICEF?
At UNICEF, you can be a part of a various and inclusive workforce dedicated to upholding youngster rights. We supply versatile working preparations, paid parental go away, and help for workers with disabilities.
UNICEF Values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).
How to Apply
Submit your utility by 8 December 2024, together with:
- Technical proposal
- Financial proposal in ZAR (aligned with the phrases of reference)
Note: Proposals with no monetary plan won’t be thought-about.
Important Information
- This position is home-based with restricted journey necessities.
- Consultants are chargeable for medical insurance and tax compliance.
- Selected candidates should adhere to UNICEF’s zero-tolerance coverage relating to misconduct and meet well being and vaccination necessities.
Location: Pretoria, South Africa (Home-based)
Duration: 11 months
Contract Type: Consultant
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Application Deadline: 8 December 2024
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