[Hiring] Technical writer for development of Behavioural and Social drivers survey manuscripts and knowledge products @AGORA

Role Description

The consultant will closely work with the team in drafting, development, and submission of scientific manuscripts based on BeSD study findings and related programme evidence. Specifically, the consultant will:

• Review and synthesise available study materials, datasets, reports, and background documents from the eight BeSD country studies
• Develop structured outlines for each manuscript, including framing, research questions, and key messages
• Draft eight country-specific manuscripts (one per study), ensuring clarity, analytical rigour, and alignment with target journal requirements
• Develop one synthesising manuscript that consolidates cross-country findings, identifies common patterns, and highlights implications for global immunization policy and programming
• Conduct targeted literature reviews to strengthen positioning and contextualisation of findings
• Develop figures, tables, and visualisations to support data presentation
• Incorporate feedback from UNICEF, partners, and co-authors across multiple review rounds
• Support manuscript submission to peer-reviewed journals and respond to peer reviewer comments through to publication
• Ensure all outputs are accessible, policy-relevant, and aligned with UNICEF’s knowledge translation objectives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social and Behaviour Science, Science Communication, Scientific Writing or related field
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in scientific writing, research translation, or knowledge management in global health, immunization, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, including leading or supporting submissions to high-impact journals
• Strong understanding of behavioural and social drivers of health, preferably in immunization, vaccine demand, or public health programming
• Proven ability to synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, concise, and policy-relevant narratives
• Experience working with multi-country datasets and translating research findings into cross-country comparative analyses and synthesis products
• Strong skills in data visualisation, including the development of figures, tables, and graphical representations for publication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a demonstrated ability to tailor content for both academic and policy audiences

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, work independently, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
• Submission of at least 3 relevant writing samples (peer-reviewed articles, reports, or knowledge products), clearly indicating the candidate’s role in their development and demonstrating quality, analytical rigour, and clarity of writing

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package