Partnership Communication Consultant (National, Office based with possibility of travel), 12 months, Jakarta

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.

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For every child, the right to right to a voice.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Indonesia works with public- and private-sector partners to advance results for children. These partnerships require tailored communication and visibility planning, accurate reporting of results, consistent application of UNICEF and partner branding requirements, and timely coordination across multiple teams.

The partnership portfolio is becoming more diverse, with additional needs for partner-facing content, co-branded materials, launch and field-visit support, joint campaigns, tailored strategies, and visibility tracking. UNICEF Indonesia seeks to engage an individual Partnership Communications Consultant for a defined package of measurable outputs in 2027. The consultancy is intended to ensure timely delivery of partnership communications support, subject to a competitive selection process and applicable procurement procedures. The consultancy will support the development of partnership communication overall strategies, as well as donor-specific plans, and the implementation of  visibility commitments including all associated tools and monitoring systems, as well as support in the coordination with partners communications teams for effective alignment and implementation of the joint plans.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Media and Partnership Communication Officer, with guidance from the Chief of Communication and Advocacy, and collaborate with Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), Resource Mobilization, programme teams, digital/editorial colleagues and partners' communications focal points.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  Partnership Communication Consultant.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, development, public policy or a related field.

Work Experience: At least two years of relevant professional experience in communications, including partnerships and donor relations; experience developing partnership communication plans and coordinating cross-team outputs; strong writing and project management skills; knowledge of brand/visibility requirements; fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Event and field-visit support and basic design experience are assets.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations, partnership communications, donor visibility or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication plans and produce high-quality communication materials tailored to different audiences, including development partners, donors and private-sector partners.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate programme information and results into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate content.
• Experience coordinating communication deliverables with multiple stakeholders, managing timelines and following up on agreed outputs.
• Good understanding of branding, visibility and communication quality standards, including the review of co-branded materials.
• Familiarity with digital communication platforms and the development of content for websites and social media.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and project coordination skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Experience supporting partnership events, donor visits, field missions, or basic graphic design and multimedia content development would be an advantage.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

Desirables: Experience in similar content creation assignments with UNICEF or other UN agencies, is an asset.

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

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, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal for Partnership Communication Consultant.docx
• A detailed technical proposal:
• Communication material such as a press release, human interest story, or feature article written by the applicant in English
• Communication material such as a press release, human interest story, or feature article written by the applicant in Bahasa Indonesia
• Donor Communication and Visibility plan or strategy developed by the applicant and associated implementation or activity plan
• Example of a brand strategy or branding SOP developed for the purpose of partnership communication.