| Overview : 1. BACKGROUND The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is active in around 130 countries every year. With Field Presences in over 80 countries, UNV is represented worldwide. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board. UNV is headquartered in Bonn, Germany and has approximately 150 staff positions – with the majority in Bonn and some positions with different UN peacekeeping and political missions, and in other Headquarters locations (e.g. New York and Tokyo). The Communications Section at headquarters enhances communications about the value of volunteerism for peace and development and the contributions of UNV and UNV volunteers. It focuses on clear and effective messaging to increase the visibility and impact of UNV. The Section documents the status of volunteerism and its contribution to development and peace, raises awareness among UNV stakeholders and encourages support of volunteerism, including observation of IVD and other UN international days. The team produces and promotes tools (websites, publications, social media content, campaigns, videos, etc.) for corporate identity and to highlight UNV’s support to volunteerism worldwide. UNV will not provide any hardware or software resources for this project. 3. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK The overarching objective of UNV is to promote the role of volunteerism in contributing to peace and development (as defined in UNV's Corporate Plan and Programme Strategy). We do this by enhancing opportunities for voluntary participation by all peoples. UNV fosters conditions in which volunteerism can flourish through three main activities: advocacy, integration and mobilization. Activities: Under the supervision of the Chief, Communications Section, and in close liaison with the Web Assistant, who will give guidance related to the UNV brand and its values, as well as direction towards meeting the key deliverables. It is expected that for the project to take place on-site at UNV Headquarters in Bonn. Finally, the consultant is expected to provide full documentation on the individual development and implementation stages as frequently as necessary. Deliverables: No | Description of deliverables | Due date | 1 | Visual management: - Look into the UNV visual database, select appropriate visuals for each section and subsection and make suggestions to the Project Manager on where and how to place them.
- Edit raw visual images as needed.
- Create captions for visuals.
| 16 September 2016 | 2 | The Publications database: make sure all publications have been duly migrated to the new database, and properly tagged according to the specified taxonomy. | 16 September 2016 | 3 | Support the quality assurance and user acceptance testing. | 16 September 2016 | 4 | Participate in the guidance training for front-end and back-end users. | 16 September 2016 | 5 | Upload new content and visuals as needed for every page. | 30 September 2016 | 6 | Make sure the proper taxonomy is in place: categorize and tag visuals and pages as required by the specifications. | 17 October, 2016 | 7 | Make sure all the content in the three languages is properly deployed, taking into account texts, visuals, structure and taxonomy. | 31 October, 2016 | 8 | Support with social media | 30 November, 2016 | 9 | General maintenance, update/posting | 30 November, 2016 |
4. Qualifications and Competencies • Excellent communication skills; • Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies; • Demonstrates very good understanding of and experience in communications and outreach; • Proven networking skills, and ability to generate interest in UN Women's mandate; • Strong initiative-taker; • Very effective at multi-tasking; • Focuses on impact and results for the client; • Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management; • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; • Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with clients and partners; • Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines Education: University level studies/degree in English literature, communications, journalism, creative writing, social sciences or a related field. Experience: • At least five years of copywriting experience; • Experience in copywriting for marketing purposes is a strong asset; • Experience working with CMS, particularly Drupal, is a strong asset; • Hands-on experience using image editing software is an asset; • Experience in writing for social media is also an asset. Skills: • Excellent command of the English language and proficiency in writing clear, concise and grammatically correct copy; • Expert editing and proof reading abilities; • Ability to write concise, attention grabbing and hard-hitting copy that puts the message across; • Delivering within short time frames and meeting tight deadlines. Language Requirements: • English (native or near-native level) essential; • French and/or Spanish an asset 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants have to provide a technical and financial proposal. The technical proposal shall describe the methodology and the approach that will be followed to fulfill the required deliverables (maximum 300 words). The financial proposal shall consist of all-inclusive lump sum for the whole duration of the contract period, which shall include the consultancy fee, costs for insurance and cost of travel to and from the duty station if that is considered essential. The financial proposal shall contain a breakdown of these costs and indicate the number of off-days the consultant wants to take during the contract period (if any). The lump 'sum/contract price is fixed regardless of subsequent changes in the cost components. Criteria for Selection of the Best offer: The selection of the best offer will be based on the combined scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted – 70%, and combined with the price offer which will be weighted 30%. Key selection criteria are Qualified candidates are requested to apply via email procurement@unv.org clearly marking the job title in the subject line, "0073917: Consultant - Web Content Import". Interested candidates are advised to carefully review this TOR and ensure that they meet the requirements and qualifications described above. Applications should contain:
A brief cover letter, a short summary of relevant qualifications and a technical proposal. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application. A current completed and signed P11 form/ UN Personal History Form in English. Blank form can be downloaded from www.sas.undp.org/documents/p11_personal_history_form.doc Please also include your CV and submit at least two research and writing sample(s) as well as contact details for three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you provide all requested materials. All documents should be scanned and attached in one pdf format document. Financial proposal should be sent in a separate e-mail and addressed to: procurement@unv.org clearly marking the job title in the subject line, "0073917: Consultant - Web Content Import". Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are only able to inform the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process. | 
