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Queries can be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “National, individual consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan
National consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan

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Fully Funded
Description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s and women’s rights, help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF in Tajikistan began its work in 1993, shortly after the country’s independence. Currently, the organization is in its fifth country programme cycle of cooperation in Tajikistan.
UNICEF Tajikistan 2016-2020 Country Programme aims to contribute to the fulfilment of the rights of the most disadvantaged or at-risk children and adolescents such as children living in remote areas and children from the most socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and children with disabilities and to enhance gender equality among children and extend it into second decade – second chance. UNICEF Tajikistan co-operates closely with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Ombudsman’s Office, the National Commission on Child Rights, the Agency on Statistics, local governments, donor agencies, other United Nations organizations and non-governmental organizations.
Eligibilities
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- Advanced degree in Communications, Public affairs and policy making, Media or related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in) in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations; Proven experience of developing communication and advocacy strategies based on country context.
- Relevant technical expertise and consultancy experiences with international/UN organization in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations. Experience developing strategies for the UNICEF Europe and Central Asia region is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik is an asset.
Benefits
Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply.
UNICEF considers the best value for money as one of the criteria for evaluating potential candidates. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the best value for money principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.
Program Venue
Dushanbe
Tajikistan
Eligible Regions
All Regions
All Countries
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Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island, Congo (Republic)
Application Process
Qualified candidates are requested to submit:
- Cover letter/application/CV.
- A technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project, showing understanding of tasks.
- Financial quote for the consultancy in TJS per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in TJS.
- Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
- At least two references
During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 80 to 20.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Due to COVID-19 pandemics, the International consultant is not expected to travel to the country and in order to compliment the strategy development. The national consultant will be supporting international consultant in delivery of the key components of the assignment and lead on tasks that require wider knowledge of the local landscape.
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Queries can be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “National, individual consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan
National consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan

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Opportunity Type
Miscellaneous
Full Time
Description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s and women’s rights, help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF in Tajikistan began its work in 1993, shortly after the country’s independence. Currently, the organization is in its fifth country programme cycle of cooperation in Tajikistan.
UNICEF Tajikistan 2016-2020 Country Programme aims to contribute to the fulfilment of the rights of the most disadvantaged or at-risk children and adolescents such as children living in remote areas and children from the most socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and children with disabilities and to enhance gender equality among children and extend it into second decade – second chance. UNICEF Tajikistan co-operates closely with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Ombudsman’s Office, the National Commission on Child Rights, the Agency on Statistics, local governments, donor agencies, other United Nations organizations and non-governmental organizations.
Eligibilities
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- Advanced degree in Communications, Public affairs and policy making, Media or related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in) in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations; Proven experience of developing communication and advocacy strategies based on country context.
- Relevant technical expertise and consultancy experiences with international/UN organization in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations. Experience developing strategies for the UNICEF Europe and Central Asia region is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik is an asset.
Benefits
Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply.
UNICEF considers the best value for money as one of the criteria for evaluating potential candidates. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the best value for money principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.
Program Venue
Dushanbe
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
Qualified candidates are requested to submit:
- Cover letter/application/CV.
- A technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project, showing understanding of tasks.
- Financial quote for the consultancy in TJS per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in TJS.
- Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
- At least two references
During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 80 to 20.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Due to COVID-19 pandemics, the International consultant is not expected to travel to the country and in order to compliment the strategy development. The national consultant will be supporting international consultant in delivery of the key components of the assignment and lead on tasks that require wider knowledge of the local landscape.
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Fully Funded
Queries can be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “National, individual consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan
National consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan

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Opportunity Type
Miscellaneous
Select Type
Description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s and women’s rights, help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF in Tajikistan began its work in 1993, shortly after the country’s independence. Currently, the organization is in its fifth country programme cycle of cooperation in Tajikistan.
UNICEF Tajikistan 2016-2020 Country Programme aims to contribute to the fulfilment of the rights of the most disadvantaged or at-risk children and adolescents such as children living in remote areas and children from the most socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and children with disabilities and to enhance gender equality among children and extend it into second decade – second chance. UNICEF Tajikistan co-operates closely with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Ombudsman’s Office, the National Commission on Child Rights, the Agency on Statistics, local governments, donor agencies, other United Nations organizations and non-governmental organizations.
Eligibilities
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- Advanced degree in Communications, Public affairs and policy making, Media or related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in) in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations; Proven experience of developing communication and advocacy strategies based on country context.
- Relevant technical expertise and consultancy experiences with international/UN organization in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations. Experience developing strategies for the UNICEF Europe and Central Asia region is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik is an asset.
Benefits
Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply.
UNICEF considers the best value for money as one of the criteria for evaluating potential candidates. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the best value for money principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.
Program Venue
Dushanbe
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
Qualified candidates are requested to submit:
- Cover letter/application/CV.
- A technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project, showing understanding of tasks.
- Financial quote for the consultancy in TJS per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in TJS.
- Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
- At least two references
During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 80 to 20.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Due to COVID-19 pandemics, the International consultant is not expected to travel to the country and in order to compliment the strategy development. The national consultant will be supporting international consultant in delivery of the key components of the assignment and lead on tasks that require wider knowledge of the local landscape.
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National consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan

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Description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s and women’s rights, help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF in Tajikistan began its work in 1993, shortly after the country’s independence. Currently, the organization is in its fifth country programme cycle of cooperation in Tajikistan.
UNICEF Tajikistan 2016-2020 Country Programme aims to contribute to the fulfilment of the rights of the most disadvantaged or at-risk children and adolescents such as children living in remote areas and children from the most socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and children with disabilities and to enhance gender equality among children and extend it into second decade – second chance. UNICEF Tajikistan co-operates closely with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Ombudsman’s Office, the National Commission on Child Rights, the Agency on Statistics, local governments, donor agencies, other United Nations organizations and non-governmental organizations.
BENIFITS
Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply.
UNICEF considers the best value for money as one of the criteria for evaluating potential candidates. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the best value for money principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.
Eligibilities
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
- Advanced degree in Communications, Public affairs and policy making, Media or related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in) in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations; Proven experience of developing communication and advocacy strategies based on country context.
- Relevant technical expertise and consultancy experiences with international/UN organization in the field of strategic communications, advocacy and public relations. Experience developing strategies for the UNICEF Europe and Central Asia region is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills with stakeholders and the ability to work under pressure and commitment to work to a tight timeframe.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of Russian and/or Tajik is an asset.
For Further Queries:
Queries can be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “National, individual consultancy to develop an advocacy strategy for UNICEF Tajikistan
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are requested to submit:
- Cover letter/application/CV.
- A technical proposal with the proposed methodology/approach to managing the project, showing understanding of tasks.
- Financial quote for the consultancy in TJS per deliverable, stating also the timeframe for completion of deliverable and/or daily rate in TJS.
- Examples of previous, relevant work related to the deliverables.
- At least two references
During the selection, the ratio between the technical evaluation and commercial offer is 80 to 20.
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