Stretch Assignment – Digital Communication Officer, P-2, Freetown, Sierra Leone (3 months)

UNICEF SL is seeking a vibrant colleague to develop, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a dynamic and engaging digital communications strategy to promote respect for children’s and women’s rights, mobilise public support for UNICEF’s mission in Sierra Leone through digital channels and strengthen the organisation’s credibility and brand among digital audiences.

Stretch Assignment: UNICEF Sierra Leone (Onsite)

Title: Digital Communication Officer
Level: P-2 
Reports to: Communications Specialist
Duration: 3 months
Section: ERA Section
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Dates/Duration: Stretch assignment from 15 July 2024 until 14 October 2024
Eligibility: All Fixed-Term, Permanent or continuing appointment UNICEF staff members currently working in UNICEF worldwide.

Purpose of the Position

The UNICEF SLCO aims to strengthen its digital platforms in order to shape and amplify UNICEF’s voice and reach to drive advocacy and engagement with key audiences including young people. This assignment will therefore support the communication and advocacy team, to deliver the following:

• Digital Communication Strategy to engage with key target audiences – create a network of supporters online, communicate and engage with those supporters in the digital space
• A digital content strategy and approach for digital platforms, with timely development and production of digital content products for UNICEF’s digital platforms, including social media.
• Youth engagement and participation online as an organizational priority, through the production and publication of youth-led content.

Duration
This stretch assignment will be for a period of three (3) months.

Key expected results

1. In consultation with colleagues and other stakeholders, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate Sierra Leone CO’s digital communication strategy to meet organizational goals
2. Develop, manage and monitor SLCO’s social media presence (self-and/or third party generated), in line with UNICEF policies and procedures
3. Create, source, commission and manage digital content that is accurate, timely, relevant and on-brand for online public advocacy and youth engagement
4. Coordinate and facilitate digital events, including with external partners, to promote child rights and youth engagement, facilitate public engagement and increase visibility of UNICEF’s work in Sierra Leone
5. Be a digital champion for Sierra Leone CO, developing internal capacity in public outreach through digital communication to support organizational goals

Please see attached ToR for detailed information.  TOR Digital Communication Officer.pdf

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

1. A first level University Degree in Digital Communication, Marketing or any other related area is required.
2. Advanced University Degree in Digital Communication, Marketing or any other related field is an asset.
3. Three to five (3-5) years practical professional work experience in digital communication strategy development and implementation.

Funding arrangement
This is a temporary development opportunity and there will be no changes to the staff member’s status (position number, level, etc.).

The Office will cover the ticket for economy class travel and 100% of the UN DSA rate during the first 4 weeks, and 50% DSA for the remaining time.

Interested UNICEF staff should discuss this opportunity with their supervisor and seek the approval of their management before applying.

Candidates considered potentially well-matched for the stretch assignment will be contacted for an informal interview. Supervisors may also be contacted for references.