Communication Officer – P2

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, Hope

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does – in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life – in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions – her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens – addressing inequity – not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also accelerating the equitable development of nations.

 

How can you make a difference?

The Communication Centre is responsible for Supply Division’s (SD’s) communication function. Supplies serve a critical role in achieving UNICEF’s mandate for children.

The packaging and publication of written and visual content via curated media channels and partnerships gives visibility to UNICEF Supply’s work and increases audience and supporter engagement. SD is also a favorite destination for media, donors, fundraisers, and supporters who want to enrich their understanding of UNICEF Supply’s work.

 

Purpose for the job:

The purpose of this position is to plan and produce innovative UNICEF Supply-related content for publication across all external platforms. This involves content production for the external annual report and for web-based platforms including social media, as well as the production of material for campaigns and visits by media, donors and partners, and other outward facing activities. The use of content-based analytics should serve to increase audience and supporter engagement strategies.

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

In close coordination with the P5, Chief of Communication, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Create editorial and production plans for external platforms based on SD priorities.
• Source content and produce copy in all multi-media formats / adapt UNICEF globally produced packages for publication to communicate UNICEF Supply’s contribution to realizing the UNICEF mandate.
• Write content for the external annual report.
• Use relevant software, such as Hootsuite and web-analytics, to improve content for increased audience and social media supporter engagement.
• Production of press releases, FAQs and other products for briefings and media requests. Field media requests and support interview processes including proofing and sign-off.
• Prepare materials (including programme summaries, fact sheets and media kits) for the visit of Goodwill Ambassadors, donors, National Committee representatives and other special interest groups.
• Assist in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
• Help organizing and generating public support for special events and activities to promote SD goals through content production.
• Create weekly press clippings related to UNICEF Supply.
• Conduct social media monitoring and training.
• Support external visits and events.
• Any other duties and tasks assigned as part of the workplan of the unit and of the incumbent.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the field of journalism or communication, public relations, or a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience writing and editing for both web and print
• Demonstrated experience of working with social media management
• Experience of working at a UN organization is an asset
• Experience in sourcing, writing, and editing for web and print

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

 UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships, (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness, (3) Drive to achieve results for impact, (4) Innovates and embraces change, (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity, (6) Thinks and acts strategically, (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF 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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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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