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UNICEF has been using mass media as a tool to engender change and improve civic engagement and social accountability across communities in Sierra Leone. With the access to and the use of radio being the most widespread, especially in hard to reach rural communities, enhancing the quality of radio content has become urgent. This is particularly so now, while adapting to remote engagement with communities due to coronavirus-related restrictions, be it raise awareness during health emergencies, promoting health seeking behaviors, or in providing distance education. By understanding best practices in producing and designing radio content and assessing the impact of content produced to date by UNICEF-supported programs, this study is crucial to inform the development of evidence-based strategies to transform civic engagement and social accountability. The findings would go a long way to help mitigate risks and promote sustainability of field programs in health and education that are supported through radio communications.
The purpose of the assessment is to understand best practices for educational and social and behavior change radio communication; and to conduct an in-depth analysis to understand how the objectives of the radio communications to date relate to the outcomes.
The assessment will cover the following :
- Development an evidence base of best practices for radio communication ;
- Assessment of communications content design currently in use ;
- Assessment of audience perceptions ;
- Assessment of communication outcomes.
A. Activities and Deliverables (see detailed TORs) :
- Desk review and analysis ;
- Analysis of UNICEF supported radio content ;
- Listener Group Discussions.
B. Schedule of Deliverables :
- Inception Report- By 18 August 2020 (2 Days) ;
- Desk Review- Best Practice Guidelines- Radio Communication- By 25 August 2020 (7 days) ;
- Field Instruments and Field Plan- By 4 September 2020 (10 days) ;
- Field Research Report- By 6 October 2020 (32 days) ;
- Draft Report- By 1 November 2020 (25 days) ;
- Final Report- By 11 November 2020 (10 days).
C. Duration / Timeframe/ # of working days: Three and a half months
D. Expected Start Date: 15 August 2020
E. Expected End Date: 30 November 2020
New SSA_Radio Content Assessment_FINAL_20200727.doc
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Journalism, Media/Communications, social science, anthropology, or similar ;
- Have 7 years’ experience working in field of communications and social and behavioural change in an international development context ;
- Be able to prepare products in line with the UNICEF Style Guidelines ;
- Have excellent language and communication and report writing skills, in English; and
- Previous experience working in Sierra Leone would be an advantage.
Conditions of work :
- The consultant will be home-based. No international travel is required for this assignment ;
- The consultant will be responsible for identifying and recruiting national data collection agents to conduct and transcribe the focus group discussions in six selected districts across Sierra Leone ;
- The consultant will be required to use his/her own computer and professional equipment ;
- As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary ;
- The consultant would be required to complete certain mandatory courses prior to commencement of work.
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UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks :
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.