National Consultant (Documentation) at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF's mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the below position:

Job Title: National Consultant (Documentation)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-43-2014
Location: Abuja
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 3 months with Possible Extension

Expected results

• Monthly Story Planner for the HTR News developed in Abuja
• High quality and visually appealing newsletter - "HTR News" - developed in a timely manner with requisite partner approvals
• High quality Human Interest Stories (HIS) relating photographs with captions and videos (where possible) developed, edited, categorized, transmitted, archived and disseminated in accordance to UNICEF HIS, Photography and Videography Guidelines and HTR Documentation dissemination
• Timely and quality write-ups, photographs and videos produced (where possible) and transmitted to the Media Team
• Traditional and new media plans developed and implemented

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

• University degree or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication or degree in Arts or social sciences (Sociology Anthropology based Development)
• Minimum three years relevant experience in writing
• Additional experience in photography, videography and use of new media preferred
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills
• Practice Tool Kits on key programme results developed

Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form to: [email protected]

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Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

Note: Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.