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And we never give up.
For every child, hope
UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.
How can you make a difference?
Under the guidance of the Digital Communication Manager, the Digital Communication Specialist (Health: Immunization, Nutrition and Maternal, Newborn & Child Health) is responsible for leading the development and execution of social media strategies, including creating compelling social media content specifically related to UNICEF’s global communication and advocacy priorities on health – Immunization, Nutrition and Maternal, Newborn & Child Health – and contributing towards the strategy and execution of digital editorial content related to the SDGs and child rights.
In coordination with and informed by participation in the relevant project team(s) and working groups, this role will be responsible for leading the planning, development and implementation of meaningful social media content strategies for daily community engagement as well as activations; creating and coordinating key social media activations, engagement strategies and tactics; coordinating closely with colleagues on web editorial, digital marketing, influencer engagement and digital partnerships, monitoring and analysis, and moderation of platforms; and serving as one of UNICEF’s key representatives in its global digital outreach.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
1. Social media strategy
The incumbent will be expected to develop social media strategies based on advocacy and communication objectives with paid advertising principles in mind, while working closely with other teams (web, marketing and content), as well other divisions, and country and regional offices to ensure social media objectives and tactics are integrated and aligned.
2. Content creation
3. Community engagement and moderation
4. Capacity Building, Technical Support, Strategic Planning
5. Communication Strategy
In 2024, the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy introduced a new approach to strengthen integrated communication strategies on global communication and advocacy priorities. Within each priority area, one member of the project team is selected on a voluntary basis to serve as a communications lead.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:
An advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or another relevant field is required.
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A first-level degree in a relevant field with an additional 2 years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
Language Requirements:
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…
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.
According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be 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 canceled.
Remarks:
For this position, funding is available only for one year.
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements