Mission and objectives

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

Context

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Task Description

Reporting to the Communications and Partnerships Specialist, and working closely with colleagues in UNICEF’s Programme Units, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Design of print and multimedia communications material • Deliver creative and engaging ideas for print, electronic, web-based and animated products. • Design user-friendly and impactful communications products and reports in line with UNICEF branding and graphic guidelines. • Translate data and key facts derived from UNICEF studies and surveys into appealing graphic elements – infographics, fractography; • Layout and design information and communication materials for specific and recurring events (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards); • In collaboration with the social media digital communications officer, prepare social media packages for campaigns and support with the visual design of social media posts as needed. 2. Visual communications (video and photography) • Produce and/or repurpose visual content that will drive social media and news media engagement around regular programme activities, advocacy priorities and emergencies when they arise (video, packaging of news video roll, photography, and captioning, etc.): • Collaborate with internal teams to understand project objectives and translate them into structured and creative work planning documents (e.g. Video scripts, content gathering planning document). • Travel to various locations to document UNICEF’s work and the situations of children and their families. • Capture authentic and engaging footage, interviews, and visuals that tell compelling stories of children, families, communities, partners, and staff. • Edit and post-produce videos and photos, applying appropriate captions and tags, and ensuring alignments with UNICEF’s brand guidelines. • Manage UNICEF Congo photo archive (WeShare) by uploading photos and ensuring proper photo credit, captions. • Ensure compliance with ethical and child safeguarding guidelines when dealing with vulnerable subjects. 3. Other • Identify, develop, and nurture professional relationships with external creative talents and content creators to support UNICEF’s mission in delivering high-quality multimedia content. • Assist in developing terms of refence (setting deliverable, requirements, and production timeline) and vendor contracting procedures to bring in additional freelance multimedia when needed. • Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of communication efforts. • Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of produced multimedia materials. • Manage multimedia equipment and ensure their safety Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: – Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day) – Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country – Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. – Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers – Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. During deployment, the duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme. 4. Results/expected outputs: • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs). • Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed.

Competencies and values

• Diversity and inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect; shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, cultural and religious differences; challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace; encourages diversity wherever possible. • Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards; takes clear ethical stands; keeps promises; immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behaviour; resists pressure in decision making from internal and external sources; does not abuse power or authority. • Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to UNICEF’s mission and to the wider UN system; demonstrates the values of UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours; seeks out new challenges, assignments and responsibilities; promotes UNICEF’s cause. • Communication: Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents information with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience; presents information in a well-structured and logical way. • Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well. • Drive for results: Sets high standards for quality of work; monitors and maintains quality of work; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external partners; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. • Adaptability and Flexibility. • Commitment to Continuous Learning. • Communication. • Empowering Others. • Planning and organizing. • Professionalism.

Living conditions and remarks

The Republic of Congo is a low-middle income country, located in Central Africa sub-region.The country shares boundaries with Gabon in the South-West, Cameroon and Central Republic Africain the North and North East, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the East, Angola and Atlantic Ocean in the South. Since 2014, the Republic of Congo is experiencing an economic downturn, affecting the economic growth (-5 per cent in 2017). Because of the persistent drop in the price of oil, this situation drove to the decline of the gross domestic product per capita, from $3,196 in 2013 to $1,658 in 2017. Nevertheless, the country is globally stable and safe in the main urban and rural areas. Frequent disruptions are recorded in the electricity supply, particularly in Brazzaville (political capital) and Pointe-Noire (economic capital). The living cost is relatively affordable, but some concerns with the cost of decent housing should be noted. The population enjoys dressing in style and loves music both profane and religious. According to United Nations security standards, life and travel in Brazzaville and in the other areas major are secure. The Republic of Congo is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements