Strategy, Communications, and Impact Consultant – Back to My Classroom Camp at UNICEF UAE

, , Liberia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Strategy, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Coordination, Digital Learning, Behavior Change Communication, Social Mobilization, Monitoring and Evaluation, Capacity Building, Advocacy, Reporting, Strategic Planning, Content Creation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to learning and skills is a must! UNICEF's core mission is to advance the rights of every child worldwide, embedding this commitment across all programs, advocacy efforts, and operational activities, particularly in challenging contexts like Liberia. Central to this is the equity strategy, which prioritizes the most marginalized and excluded children and families, translating the promise of children's rights into actionable outcomes. Equity ensures that every child can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential without discrimination, bias, or favoritism, even in a post-conflict nation where rural-urban disparities, climate vulnerabilities, and fragile infrastructure present significant hurdles. When any child faces unequal opportunities across social, political, economic, civic, or cultural dimensions compounded by historical conflict and entrenched social norms, their fundamental rights are violated. How can you make a difference? 1. Purpose of the Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to support the Government of Liberia in strengthening the design, coordination, and implementation of the Ministry of Education’s Back to My Classroom (BTMC) campaign and Digital Learning Platform communications. This will be achieved through the development and execution of structured communication strategies, production of high-quality materials, support for nationwide dissemination, and strengthening the capacity of Ministry of Education teams and partners to deliver consistent, community-driven messaging that improves school participation and supports digital learning adoption. Basic Objectives of Consultancy: To design and deliver BTMC communication strategies, content, visibility reporting, and evidence products, while providing comprehensive technical support for digital adaptation (Learning Passport alignment, curriculum digitization—including climate resilience topics and lessons—and school/community delivery) and the launch and operationalization of MoE Radio. * Development of the BTMC concepts, Communication, strategy and workplan * Strategic & Sector Support at MoE: * Implementation of the BTMC Communication Strategy * Conduct of BTMC Reporting, dissemination and advocacy * Support to the MoE Digital Learning * Support the coordination of the Digital Learning Technical Working Group by facilitating stakeholder alignment, documentation, and follow-up actions. IV. Work Assignment Overview: IV. Scope of Work: The specific tasks and activities that the consultancy will undertake to achieve the objectives outlined in the Scope of Work will include. Key Activities/Tasks/Milestones Outputs/Deliverables Timeline Budget estimate Component 1: Development of BTMC Communication Strategy and Workplan Deliver a comprehensive B2MC communication strategy outlining the overall vision, goals, priority audiences, core messages, channels, and resource needs to support aligned national and sub‑national communication efforts. A targeted communication analysis to identify existing communication gaps, risks, opportunities, and behavioral drivers, and use the findings to prioritize strategic communication approaches for effective audience engagement conducted. A costed communication activity plan detailing budget requirements, resource allocations, and operational considerations to support effective implementation at both national and community levels finalized. Essential communication assets and monitoring tools, including content calendars, scripts, talking points, multi‑platform content, and a monitoring framework with indicators, tools, and monthly reporting formats to track progress and improvements are produced and operationalized. May 30, 2026- July 30, 2026 10% Component 2: Strategic Sector Support at MoE Deliver regular analytical reports assessing education programme effectiveness, system performance trends, and key implementation challenges. Produce and disseminate strategic memos, evidence briefs, and programme summaries translating analytical findings into actionable information for decision‑makers. Regularly analyze and document risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities, and produce actionable recommendations to support effective programme implementation and decision‑making. Support the development of learning documents and system-level reflections based on implementation experience Regularly analyze and triangulate monitoring data, research outputs, and field insights to inform adaptive decisions and refine programme strategies. July 31, 2026-September 28, 2026 10% Component 3: The development of BTMC communication materials and related assets, as well as capacity building for their use and implementation including the identification of dissemination partners Develop and deliver high‑quality, user‑friendly communication materials and supporting assets to effectively support and advance the BTMC campaign. Design and produce print, digital, and social media communication products; develop practical guidance materials; and strengthen the capacity of Ministry of Education (MoE) teams to effectively apply and utilize these resources. Identify and engage key national and local partners to enable broad dissemination of communication materials, guided by a concise partnership plan with clearly defined roles and coordinated outreach mechanisms. Deliver targeted orientation or training sessions to build capacity of MoE central, county, and school-level actors. September 29,2026-Nov. 4, 2026 20% Component 4: Implementation of the BTMC Communication Strategy Establish and coordinate a Communication Taskforce to ensure effective partner alignment, coordination, and systematic documentation. Develop and deliver coordinated communication implementation plans for government, civil society, and media stakeholders through joint planning and targeted technical support Plan and organize key national and county‑level advocacy events to enhance visibility, stakeholder engagement, and outreach. Ensure the coordinated delivery of social mobilization activities at county and sub‑national levels, enabling consistent, community‑driven dissemination of BTMC messages. Nov. 5, 2026- Jan. 4, 2026 20% Component 5: Conduct of BTMC Reporting, dissemination and advocacy Structured reporting, dissemination, and advocacy activities to document and promote progress under the Back to My Classroom (BTMC) initiative implemented. Routine, disaggregated enrolment reports using the joint digital dashboard for national enrolment campaigns generated Quarterly BTMC progress reports at national and county-level steering committee meetings and key stakeholder forums produced and presented Consolidated program reports documenting results, lessons learned, and evidence to support accountability, knowledge sharing, and scale-up prepared. Jan. 5, 2027-March 8, 2027 20% Component 6: Support to the MoE Digital Learning Platform Deliver a concept note, implementation roadmap, and unified communication approach to align the MoE Digital Learning Platform with the Learning Passport and support increased awareness, uptake, and effective use. Facilitate coordination and alignment among MoE departments involved in digital learning to ensure consistent messaging, shared understanding, and collaborative implementation. Produce and roll out targeted communication and visibility materials designed to drive platform awareness, user uptake, and continued engagement across key audiences. Facilitate effective coordination of the Digital Learning Technical Working Group, ensuring stakeholder alignment, clear documentation of discussions and decisions, and follow‑up on agreed actions. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of communication and outreach initiatives and use insights generated to improve messaging strategies and user engagement outcomes. March 9, 2027-May 7, 2026 20% If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Full TOR.pdf [https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtVNThG9xKTuenmftZfuLb6BsXHlcDhXcvHGKCT3Wo4Wyzz-xUO9hM_0gTd9GmvC0BLdFbg5Wnu40WVLmZ3L9QGsBmMSIybM0uWjGsaTzUalLumPbuQBTHDUyoV1IoDeTUcK64-_NV1ogfvJn9Ci-SFw%7e%7e] To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Education: * Advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in Education, Education Planning, Education Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communication for Development (C4D), Public Policy, or a related field. * Specialized training or certification in education outreach, community engagement, communication campaigns, behavior change communication (BCC), social mobilization, or education program management are an asset. Work Experience (please see details in TOR attached): * Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program implementation within the education sector, preferably in basic education, retention and reintegration initiatives, school enrollment campaigns, or community-driven education programs. Other skills and competencies required (please refer to TOR attached). Language Proficiency: * Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is an advantage. VI: Working Conditions: ( ) Home Based (X) Office Based The necessary computer equipment for the consultation will be provided by the consultant. VII. Supervision: The consultant will be supervised by the Communications Officer, NO-B. VIII. Technical and Financial Proposals: Applicants are invited to submit their online application: * A technical proposal that outlines their understanding of the task and proposed methodology or a cover letter explaining why they are well placed to undertake this assignment. * A recently updated CV. * A financial proposal that must be an all-inclusive cost (consultancy fees, DSA, Field mission DSA, estimated at least 60 days travel, etc.). Applicants are invited to submit their financial proposals in USD using the template below: Description Unit Quantity Unit cost Total (USD) Consultancy fees Month Daily subsistence allowance Field mission (average 5 days/month) days Other (to be specified) Terminal Total Selection criteria will be based on qualifications, skills, expertise, and experience in the required field, and the quality of the technical and financial offer. Each application will be assessed first on its technical merits and subsequently on its price. Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report) A) Technical Evaluation (e.g. maximum of 75 Points) B) Financial Proposal (e.g. maximum of 25 Points) Recourse: UNICEF reserves the right to terminate the contract and/or withhold all or a portion of payment if the rules and the regulations regarding confidentiality, ethics, and procedures of UNICEF and the partners are not followed, the performance is unsatisfactory, or work/deliverables are incomplete, not delivered or fail to meet the deadlines. The deliverables will remain the copyright of UNICEF. The consultant must respect the confidentiality of the information handled during the assignment. Documents and information provided must be used only for the tasks related to these terms of reference. For every child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values [https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values] The UNICEF competencies required for this post are… * Builds and maintains partnerships * Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness * Drive to achieve results for impact * Innovates and embraces change * Manages ambiguity and complexity * Thinks and acts strategically * Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework [https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf] and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone [https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef], irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here [https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories].

Responsibilities

Support the Government of Liberia in designing and implementing the Back to My Classroom campaign and Digital Learning Platform communications. This includes developing communication strategies, producing high-quality materials, and coordinating with the Ministry of Education to improve school participation.