UNICEF: Communication and Reports Officer – Manila

Organization Mission

UNICEF works to promote and protect the rights of every child, with a particular focus on those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We work with the government to improve national and regional policies, programmes and services for children and adolescents. Together with partners, we address common barriers to the realization of their rights.

Context

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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, bias, or favoritism. 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. Equity 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 supporting the equitable development of nations. (Visit: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/)

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UNICEF-Mindanao Field Office Communication Officer, the Communication and Reports Officer will undertake the following functions:
• Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to promote respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support UNICEF’s mission in the country
• Assist in writing and editing human interest stories, press releases, talking points, articles, scripts, and other written materials
• Assist in producing and designing content for social media, such as factographs, infographics, and other materials that require simple design;
• Provide support to sections in events, launches, campaigns, and other key communication activities
• Provide support for reporting, including donor reports, proposals, and other documents, to ensure their quality and consistency.
• Adapt multimedia assets from HQ Division of Communication, Regional Office, or other UNICEF offices for the local audience.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years of professional work years of professional experience relevant to communication, print, and broadcast media, digital, or another related area acquired at either the national or international level.
• At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning and accountability to the affected population. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme is an advantage.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team of international and national personnel.
• Excellent technical competence in producing for various media formats (print, web, social media, particularly social media content development) is required.
• Excellent oral and written skills, excellent, drafting, formulation, reporting skills are required.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications, including Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design graphics software; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness.
• Have affinity with or interest in UNICEF volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
• Fluency in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) languages is desirable.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Living Conditions

Cotabato City is the administrative and political center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and a major operational hub for government, humanitarian, and development partners. The city hosts the regional offices of multiple UN agencies, including UNDP, WFP, FAO, IOM, UNFPA, and UNOPS, which facilitates close coordination, joint programming, and rapid response mechanisms. With essential amenities, accessible transport, reliable telecommunications, and a well-established development community, Cotabato City offers a functional duty station for field-based staff. While the context remains dynamic, strong interagency networks and local partnerships contribute to a supportive working environment.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer include Entry Lump Sum Allowance, Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) for the National UN Volunteer Specialist based in Cotabato City in the Philippines; Insurance Coverage; Annual Leave of 2.5 days per month; Access to UNV’s learning and career development resources; and Exit Lump Sum Allowance payable upon successful completion of the assignment.

You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator.
The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.