Communication Associate

Under the supervision and guidance of the Communication Officer who is at level NO-2 (supervisor), the Communication Associate is responsible for providing:

Support in the production and distribution of communications materials

• Design graphic materials and follow up on the production of films, videos, photos, audio-visuals, etc., and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit and approval of the supervisor.
• In consultation with the supervisor is responsible for coordinating and improving UNICEF’s graphic, audio-visual and photography assets to serve programmatic, advocacy and partnerships/fundraising purposes.
• Maintain an up-to-date documentation center for communication materials including photographs, audio-visual materials, and make it available for communication and partnerships /fundraising.
• Helps identify, selects, supervise and evaluate suppliers for photography, film, edit, design, etc. Keeps an updated a database of suppliers.
• In consultations with supervisor coordinates audio-visual and photo coverage of relevant country efforts, activities, projects and events for dissemination and fundraising materials.
• Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned.
• Helps supervisor select and supervise suppliers for editing, designing, illustration, printing, etc. of materials and publications. Manages the roster of suppliers. Monitors the industrial production and distribution of publications.
• Provides editorial support for scientific, technical and/or promotional materials produced by the CO for specific internal/external audiences, ensuring quality and integrity of information, orthography, and proofreading of content.
• Keeps and maintains files of all the publications and materials and updates the publications stock.
• Coordinate the editorial committee and editorial policy, coordinates meetings, keeps records and archives resolutions.
• Checks that all material (publications, dissemination and fundraising) complies with UNICEF’s Brand Book and Brand Tool Kit standards. Provides technical support in the promotion of a focused branding and strategic approach to the Organization’s name, visual recognition, across all entity’s visual communication.
• Handles distribution of publications and materials to other areas of the office and counterparts.

Support media relations

• Assist in maintaining and updating media relations contact list/database and the rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
• Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with multimedia groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy, communication, and fundraising objectives.
• Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
• Assist in organizing activities such as project site visits, press-conferences, one on one interview.
• Collaborate in: Monitoring and evaluating the use and effectiveness of media materials; Maintaining a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.); Elaborating monthly reports to monitor the progress on media presence.

Administrative assistance

• In consultation with the supervisor, implements a style guide for UNICEF´s materials. Ensure that interactions and messaging are consistent with UNICEF positions. Ensures the voice, tone and mix of content fits UNICEF´s strategy.
• Organize data and information, maintains records, files and work plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.
• Assist in the financial and administrative processes for the communication section including preparation of contracts, procurement requests, PCAs.
• Assist in monitoring the annual budget of the communication section and financial expenditures.
• Assist in data collection and analysis in line with KPIs outlined in the communication strategy, including media monitoring and the survey on the public perception of UNICEF in the country.

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required, supplemented by courses in communications, journalism, public relations, advertising communication and/or graphic design.
• Work Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, interactive digital media and/or publicity is required.
• For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.
• Experience in graphic designing and photography skills is required.
• Language: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/572152