JOB DESCRIPTION

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 realize 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, a champion

Benin is a middle-income country facing multiple challenges in ensuring the rights of every child. Ranked 158th out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP, 2021/2022), it experiences significant disparities between urban and rural areas, and between girls and boys. Since 1977, UNICEF has worked closely with the government, civil society, technical and financial partners, young people, and communities to improve access to education, health services, protection, water, sanitation, nutrition, and social policies for children.

The 2024-2026 cooperation program pays particular attention to girls’ education, protection against violence, community health, and the fight against child labor. With offices in Cotonou, Natitingou, and Parakou, UNICEF works alongside the most vulnerable communities to ensure concrete and sustainable results.

The UNICEF office in Benin is looking for committed, creative, and motivated professionals to make a difference in the lives of every Beninese child.

Context

UNICEF Benin is organizing a traveling photo exhibition scheduled to run from October 2025 to June 2026. This high-profile initiative aims to illustrate the impacts of donor-supported programs on girls’ rights in Benin. The exhibition is expected to travel to several locations internationally.

The consultant will ensure overall coordination of the exhibition across all sites, guaranteeing logistical, artistic, institutional and media coherence.

This recruitment is in support of the L1 emergency.

General Objective

Overall coordination of the exhibition across all sites, ensuring logistical, artistic, institutional and media coherence.

Specific Objectives :

Global coordination plan and country fact sheets (locations, partners, actions, deadlines);
Logistics monitoring tables (formats, transport, insurance, locations, etc.);
Harmonized institutional kit (narrative, visuals, press materials);
Partner mobilization kit (concept note, invitation templates, pitch);
Visibility and mobilization report for each country;
Consolidated final report.

Details of the terms of reference are available TDR Expo Coordinator.docx

How can you make a difference?

To be considered an advocate for every child, you must have:

A higher degree (MA or equivalent) in museology, cultural management, journalism, communication, international relations or a related field;
Minimum 7 years of experience in coordinating international events or exhibitions;
Proven experience in multi-stakeholder mobilization, logistical coordination, scenography and media relations;
Excellent knowledge of copyright, exhibition management, and cultural dissemination circuits;
Demonstrated ability to influence, lead an international network, and produce strategic materials;
Perfect command of French and English;
Good knowledge of the UNICEF NatComs network or experience in a UN environment is an asset;
Mastery of copyright in photography.

For each child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please click here.

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

According to the United Nations 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 committed to increasing the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of applicants and employees with disabilities. UNICEF has also established a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are a candidate with a disability and require digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your request using the email accessibility button on the UNICEF careers webpage. Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18 years of age). 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 power, and discrimination based on sex, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic affiliation, or disability. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks and must adhere to these standards and principles. The background check will include verification of educational qualifications and employment history. Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional information for background checks, and candidates with disabilities may be asked to provide supporting documentation related to their disability in confidence.

Remarks :

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” within the meaning of the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and UNICEF policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to the benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and by the General Conditions of Service Contracts for Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax obligations and for paying any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable legislation.

It is the responsibility of the selected candidate to ensure that the visa (if applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties under the contract are valid for the entire duration of the contract. Selected candidates must confirm that they are fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), which must be done before the start of the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will be working remotely and are not expected to work or travel to UNICEF premises, program delivery locations, or interact directly with the communities UNICEF works with, nor travel to perform UNICEF duties during the duration of their consultancy contract.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements