Local Communication and Advocacy Consultant

To enhance UNICEF’s presence, engagement, and fundraising capabilities in the Saudi Arabia , aligning with the organization’s  objectives and leveraging global and local best practices to maximize impact through the following responsibilities:

Planning and oversight:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to effectively engage partners and stakeholders, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communication with partners in Riyadh, ensuring timely and clear communication, and fostering strong relationships.
• Coordinate closely with Communications colleagues in different offices to ensure consistency and alignment in messaging and activities.
• Lead media engagement by building compelling media pitches and timely responding to media asks.
• Organize field missions, events and activations as related to the engagements with partners.
• Identify international days and milestone to plan for visibility activities around them.

Management

• Lead the communication operation, planning and implementation of key partnerships guiding and supporting team members and regularly monitoring the implementation of activities.
• Review and evaluation of visibility activities visa vis donor requirements and agreed upon guidelines.
• Collaborate with other colleagues to identify and develop compelling stories and content that showcase the organization’s impact and achievements.
• Lead the coordination and implementation of communication campaigns in Riyadh, including planning, execution, and evaluation, to drive awareness and support for key initiatives.
• Conduct media mapping, network with journalists and engage with media outlets to secure coverage, interviews, and features that amplify the organization’s message and reach.
• Identifying key influencers aligned with our mission and values, fostering strategic partnerships for impactful collaboration.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in communications and media relations, and integrate relevant innovations into activities.

Digital Engagement and Multimedia Production

• Oversee the planning, development, and production of multimedia assets and narratives.
• Liaise with donors, social media focal points for content creation as needed.
• Develop communication campaigns focusing on UNICEF key partnerships in KSA and spearhead innovative digital activations that related Sports and Gaming industries.
• Support social media focal points in utilizing social listening insights.
• Develop creative approaches and multimedia content to cover key events and campaigns on social media platforms.

Other:

• Other tasks may be performed as directed by the supervisor.

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

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
• Proven experience in communications, media relations, or digital media.
• Strong proficiency in campaigns, social media, and audio/video production is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, develop compelling narratives, and generate innovative ideas to engage audiences and achieve communication goals.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across different teams and offices, as well as build and maintain relationships with external partners.
• Knowledge and skills graphics design and/or video production is an asset.
• Excellent writing, research and analysis skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/571877/local-communication-and-advocacy-consultant-in-riyadh-ksa-for-one-year