Communication Specialist

This role will work closely with PFP’s high-value partnerships teams, due diligence team, the content team as well as teams in Programme Group, regional, and country offices. This role will work in close collaboration with National Committees and UNICEF offices in North America and the LACRO region to understand partners’ communications objectives and design partnership communication strategies and plans that align the goals and expectations of UNICEF and partners.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Develop and support implementation of communication activities for partnerships:

• In close coordination with high value fundraising teams in PFP HQ, LAC and the National Committees, reviews or develops communication materials such as news releases, op-eds, blogs, social media posts, briefing notes, talking points, partnership question & answer (Q&A) documents, partner communication materials referencing UNICEF; coordinates with the PFP media/PR team and the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) regarding global media outreach.  Sources or facilitates the development of engaging content for partners’ internal and external communication channels. Assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of launch plans for high value partnerships.

Monitor and manage reputational risk:

• Provides and regularly reviews communication parameters aligned to due diligence recommendations for sensitive or high-risk partnerships. In close consultation with the National Committees, country offices and other units in PFP, manages communication around risk issues linked to partner engagement, contributes to the prevention of media/PR crises, and works with internal stakeholders, high-value fundraisers, partners, the National Committees, and PR agencies to successfully manage crisis response when required.

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Maintains an updated data set on levels of engagement resulting from different campaigns and content packages to inform strategic planning. Ensures strong system of monitoring and evaluation for centrally developed content, to include income, brand and reach indicators.

Knowledge sharing and capacity building:

• Creates, maintains, and updates organizational guidance to support global communication around UNICEF’s partnership and engagement with the private sector, in coordination with internal stakeholders, other UNICEF divisions, the National Committees, regional and country offices. Organizes and contributes to capacity building activities in the region such as webinars and workshops.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Education:

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Management, Public Relations, or another relevant technical field.
• Alternatively, a first-level University Degree in a relevant field combined with (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in communication, marketing, or related discipline is required.
• Experience developing and implementing communications plans for partnerships with private sector partners (such as businesses, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, membership, and faith-based organizations) is required.
• Experience advising UNICEF national committees and country offices on partnership communications is an asset.
• UN/UNICEF experience is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is an asset.

Language Requirements:

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

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578538