Communication Officer

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• Support in the preparation and communication of the DFAM Communication Strategy.
• Responsible for ensuring that the production of communication materials is executed in a timely manner to support global priorities, divisional performance, and results sharing as set out in the DFAM Office Management Plan (OMP).
• Gather content and coverage of relevant Operations efforts and develop complementary materials and activities for the global operations community as required.
• Support the dissemination of DFAM policies, procedures and communications on key guidance as required.

• Ensure effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing and maintaining contact information on DFAM and Global Operations focal points on all relevant communication platforms.
• Administer SharePoint site, pages, permissions, and configurations, while also assisting in updates, patches, and maintenance tasks.
• Assist in drafting and editing the DFAM Newsletter, produce engaging content to increase visibility of key initiatives, including working with DFAM sections and units on the development of relevant content to be used for UNICEF ICON stories.
• Liaise with DFAM sections for the preparation of broadcasts messages
• Support the development of knowledge and communication materials, aimed at highlighting the achievements and stories of the division

• Enhance branding and visibility for events such as Global Operations meetings, including preparation of materials.
• Assist in producing communication videos for DFAM priority areas.
• Advice on communication for new UNICEF-wide or DFAM-specific projects and initiatives.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by Supervisor. 

• A first university degree (Bachelor’s) in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations and/or any other related field. 
• A minimum of two (2) practical professional work experience in communication, creating graphic designs and/or interactive digital media, with technical competence in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
• Hands-on experience in managing UNICEF digital channels is highly desirable.
• Work experience within the United Nations (UN) or an international organization is highly desirable.
• Work experience in a developing country and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Non-US candidates must be in possession of a United States G4 visa or be a United States Permanent Resident/Citizen.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.

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