Technical Proposal

**Disclaimer:**ApplyNow is an independent opportunities platform and is not affiliated with the hiring organisations unless otherwise stated. We do not charge application fees or guarantee recruitment outcomes. Applicants should verify all details, deadlines and application requirements through official sources before applying. The **United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)** is inviting applications from qualified Zimbabwean nationals for an **Individual Consultancy in Communication, Visibility and Knowledge Management**. The three-month consultancy will be based at the **UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) in Harare, Zimbabwe**, under the Sciences Sector. UNESCO is seeking a Junior Consultant with experience in communication, multimedia content development, documentation and knowledge management to support programme visibility, stakeholder engagement and the communication of project achievements. **Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 at 23:59 CAT (GMT+2).** ## Vacancy Info - **Organisation:** UNESCO - **Office:** UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) - **Sector:** Sciences (SCS) - **Position:** Junior Consultant - Communication, Visibility and Knowledge Management - **Reference Number:** HAR.CONS.2026.029 - **Location:** Harare, Zimbabwe - **Contract Type:** Individual Consultancy - **Duration:** 3 months - **Eligible Applicants:** Zimbabwean nationals only - **Minimum Qualification:** Bachelor’s degree in Media, Information Systems or a related Social Sciences field - **Experience:** At least 2 years - **Remuneration:** Not specified; applicants must submit a financial proposal in US dollars - **Application Method:** Email - **Application Email: vacancies.harare@unesco.org** - **Closing Date:** 6 November 2026 - **Closing Time:** 23:59 CAT (GMT+2) ## Background UNESCO, through its Sciences (SCS) Sector, promotes, among others, inclusive, peaceful and sustainable societies by advancing human rights, social inclusion, youth empowerment, ethical governance of emerging technologies and the preservation of Africa’s history and heritage. In Southern Africa, the Sector supports Member States and partners in implementing programmes and initiatives that address regional development priorities, including the ethical governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), socioeconomic dimensions of climate change, youth engagement and participation, mental health, disability inclusion, the General History of Africa (GHA) and the Southern Africa Liberation History (SALH). Implementation of these programmes generates important results, lessons, knowledge products and experiences that contribute to UNESCO’s mandate and demonstrate the impact of its interventions across the region. Effectively documenting, packaging and communicating these achievements is essential to strengthening visibility of the Sector’s work, promoting knowledge-sharing among stakeholders, supporting institutional accountability and demonstrating the value of UNESCO’s interventions to Member States, development partners and other stakeholders. Systematic documentation of programme results and the development of compelling communication products can also contribute to resource mobilization by presenting evidence of programme impact, identifying opportunities for further collaboration and articulating the potential value of continued investment in the Sector’s work. UNESCO ROSA therefore seeks to engage a Junior Consultant to support the Sector in communication and visibility, records and knowledge management, and the development of communication products that showcase results and achievements of ongoing and completed projects. Working under the guidance of the Head of Sector, the consultant will support all programme workstreams, with particular emphasis on developing multimedia and print products that communicate programme outcomes, amplify stakeholder and beneficiary voices, and package results for institutional visibility and resource mobilization. ## Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of SCS Sector at UNESCO ROSA, the Junior Consultant will undertake the following tasks: ### 1. Communication and Visibility - Support the planning and implementation of communication and visibility activities across all sector programme workstreams. - Develop communication materials, including human-interest stories, short articles, social media content, photographs, videos, brochures, factsheets and other visibility products. - Document programme activities, events, consultations, workshops and stakeholder engagements, ensuring that key outcomes, achievements and lessons learned are captured. - Support the preparation of communication materials for dissemination through UNESCO communication channels and other approved platforms, in accordance with UNESCO’s branding and communication guidelines. - Coordinate with programme teams and relevant stakeholders to collect stories, testimonials, photographs, video footage and other materials that demonstrate programme results. - Ensure that communication products appropriately reflect UNESCO’s mandate, programme objectives, results and contribution to regional development priorities. ### 2. Records and Knowledge Management - Support systematic collection, organization, classification and archiving programme documents and communication materials. - Maintain an organised repository of approved photographs, videos, publications, reports, visibility materials and other relevant records across sector workstreams. - Support the documentation of programme achievements, lessons learned, good practices and stakeholder experiences. - Assist in maintaining records of communication outputs and visibility activities to facilitate reporting, institutional memory and knowledge-sharing. - Ensure that records are appropriately labelled, accessible to authorised staff and managed in accordance with UNESCO’s applicable information management, confidentiality and data protection requirements. - Any other ad-hoc requests related to the sectors programmes. ## Expected Outputs and Deliverables The consultant will be responsible for producing the following outputs: ### Youth Voices on Mental Health - Video A short video featuring perspectives and experiences of young people on mental health, drawing on relevant programme activities and stakeholder engagement. The video should amplify youth voices, promote awareness and communicate key messages arising from the initiative. ### Thematic Brochures/Flyers A concise, visually engaging two-page communication product showcasing UNESCO’s work and key results in Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Governance, General History of Africa (GHA), and youth mental health. ### Disability Inclusion Project - Global Disability Fund Successes Package A communication package documenting and showcasing the results, achievements, lessons learned and impact of the disability inclusion project supported through GDF. The package will comprise: 1. A video highlighting key achievements, stakeholder experiences and results. 2. A brochure presenting key results, good practices, lessons learned and potential areas for continued engagement. ### Communication and Visibility Repository An organised and updated repository of programme communication materials and relevant records, including photographs, videos, publications, stories, reports and visibility products across programme workstreams. ## Qualifications and Experience ### Mandatory Qualifications Applicants must meet the following requirements: - A bachelor’s degree in media, information systems or any social sciences related degree. - Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years in communication, content development, multimedia production, documentation or knowledge management. - Strong writing, editing and information synthesis skills, with the ability to translate technical programme information into accessible communication products. - Demonstrated ability to develop communication materials, such as brochures, factsheets, articles, social media content, reports or videos. (Submit 2 samples of either report/fliers or any multimedia product) - Proficiency in relevant digital communication and content production tools such as canva, photoshop or any other design tools. - Excellent command of written and spoken English. - Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines. ### Desirable Qualifications - Experience supporting communication, visibility or knowledge management for development programmes, international organisations, United Nations agencies or civil society organisations supporting evidence to be provided in the form of reports or previous work. - Familiarity with human rights, youth development, mental health, disability inclusion, AI ethics and governance, African history or related development themes, supporting evidence to be provided in the form of reports or previous work. - Experience developing results-based communication materials for donor engagement, partnership development or resource mobilisation. - Knowledge of UNESCO’s mandate, programmes and communication standards. - Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and engage respectfully with diverse stakeholders, including young people and persons with disabilities. ## Consultancy Duration and Remuneration The consultancy will run for **three months** from the agreed commencement date. The total consultancy fee and applicable contractual arrangements will be specified by UNESCO ROSA. Applicants must submit a financial proposal indicating the amount to be charged for the assignment in **US dollars**. Payments will be made in three instalments, linked to the satisfactory submission and approval of deliverables. | Instalment | Timing | Payment | |---|---|---| | First instalment | End of Month 1 | 35% of contract amount | | Second instalment | End of Month 2 | 35% of contract amount | | Third instalment | End of Month 3 | 30% of contract amount | ## Required Application Documents Applicants must submit the following: ### 1. Curriculum Vitae An up-to-date curriculum vitae. ### 2. Technical Proposal A technical proposal consisting of: - An up-to-date curriculum vitae. - An approach and methodology for the assignment. - A workplan. - Brief comments on the Terms of Reference, if any. ### 3. Financial Proposal The amount to be charged for the assignment, quoted in **US dollars**. ### 4. Previous Work Samples Relevant samples of previous communication products, such as videos, brochures, publications, articles or other multimedia materials. **Applicants must submit two samples of previous communication products**, as specified in the mandatory qualifications. All proposals and supporting documents must be submitted in **English**. ## How to Apply for the UNESCO Junior Consultant Vacancy 2026 Interested individuals should submit their applications and supporting documents by email to: **vacancies.harare@unesco.org** **Reference Number: HAR.CONS.2026.029** Applicants should include their CV, technical proposal, financial proposal and relevant samples of previous work. ### Email Attachment Instructions The Terms of Reference provide the following instructions: - All files must be free of viruses and must not be corrupted. - File-sharing services such as Dropbox or WeTransfer will not be accepted. - Large submissions may be split across multiple emails before the deadline. - The Terms of Reference state that all files together should not exceed 10 MB per email. - The covering request for proposals separately states that email proposals should not exceed 5 MB. Applicants should follow the stricter **5 MB limit per email** unless UNESCO confirms otherwise. Where proposals are submitted in separate emails, the files should be marked as follows: - **Technical Proposal:** `HAR.CONS.2026.029 Technical_Name of Consultant` - **Financial Proposal:** `HAR.CONS.2026.029 Financial _Name of Consultant` UNESCO states that it will not assume responsibility for misplaced proposals if attachments are not marked according to the instructions. ### Application Deadline **Friday, 6 November 2026 at 23:59 CAT (GMT+2).** Late submissions may not be considered. ### Official Opportunity Details **View UNESCO Consultancy Announcement** Applicants should consult the full Terms of Reference before preparing their technical and financial proposals. ## Selection Process UNESCO places great emphasis on ensuring that the objectives of the work assignment, as described in the Terms of Reference, are met. Accordingly, in evaluating proposals, attention will focus first and foremost on the technical elements. From proposals deemed suitable under the Terms of Reference, UNESCO will select the proposal offering the organisation the best value for money. **Important:** This consultancy is open to **Zimbabwean nationals only**.