Communication Writer and Editor, 11 months (home-based), Beijing, China,

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, care

The Communication and Advocacy Section is seeking continued support to meet the writing and editing needs of the UNICEF China office. With an increased focus on communicating the work of UNICEF China to international audiences, there is also a need to produce high-quality public-facing material in English. There is a particular need to edit publications and reports from programme sections, which can be long and technical, to turn these into effective products for visibility and advocacy. There is also an occasional need to support other writing and editing tasks, such as speeches, press releases and briefing notes. An experienced English language writer/editor is critical to meet this need.

How can you make a difference? 

Working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication and Advocacy and in close collaboration with programme sections, write and edit high-quality products and materials, such as publications, reports, fact sheets and brochures. Occasionally support writing and editing for communication products, such as campaign materials, press releases, human interest stories, social media packs and other communication and advocacy materials. Occasionally support front office with editing of speeches and briefing notes.

The specific writing and editing tasks will be determined by the Chief of Communication, in response to the evolving needs of the office and conveyed to the consultant on a rolling basis, with as much advance notice as possible. Payment will be made monthly according to an agreed day rate and based on the actual days worked. It is estimated that this will take up to a maximum of 120 days over an 11-month period from Feb-Dec 2025.

Applicants should provide a CV, relevant sample of work and daily rate. Previous experience of writing or editing for UNICEF or another UN agency in China or similar country context would be an advantage.

For more details, please refers to the  TOR.pdf.

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

• At least 10 years of relevant prior work experience in communications, public relations, media, writing, or other relevant fields
• At least five years of work experience in writing and editing of publications, stories, articles, briefs and other communication materials.
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated experience in communicating complex development issues to multiple audiences, and the ability to interpret technical and research data in a concise and engaging manner.
• Well organized and structured
• Strong drive for results, taking pride in delivering as per expectation in terms of quality and timeliness
• Experience working with UNICEF or other UN organizations is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of China and its development context
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).   

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF.

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.

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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.