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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 fulfill 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.
Advocacy and Communication are at the center of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate decision makers for ‘the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential’. We communicate to key public and private audiences to build support for the cause of children.
The Position of the Communication Associate at the G-6 level is to be used in a UNICEF Country office, in the Communication Section. This SJD covers a broad range of functions, however, depending on the context, the incumbent may focus on all, some, or only one or two areas with great depth. In addition, there may be additional functions not mentioned in the SJD. If this is the case, this can be made clear in work plans and/or individual performance plans. You will report to the Chief of Communication, who is at Level P4.
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Communication, you will support the Communication in undertaking a range of communication, financial, and administrative support functions to help develop, implement, and monitor their work plan, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.
You will work in close collaboration with a range of staff, external partners and agency counterparts in support of the section strategy and delivery. You will provide regular feedback on the status of activities through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Communication, performs a variety of information collection and dissemination, monitoring, technical and administrative services of moderate scope and difficulty on support of programme related advocacy, public information and communication programme activities.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have the below requirement:
Education:
Completion of secondary education in administration, reporting or communication is required.
Work Experience:
A minimum of six years of progressive work experience in administration, reporting or communication is required.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or international organization is considered as an asset.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter Here
Competencies required for this post are…
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: Here
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. A diverse and inclusive workforce is part of UNICEF’s DNAtendersglobal.net UNICEF Careers, irrespective of their raceethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a Compensation, benefits and wellbeing tendersglobal.net UNICEF Careers including parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation for job candidates and personnel with disabilities tendersglobal.net UNICEF Careers, UNCIEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
“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 authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.”.
Remarks:
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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