Communication Officer, NO-1, Bucharest, Romania, Post#:TBC, ONLY FOR ROMANIA Nationals, Fixed-Term Appointment – Bucharest (1 Position)
JOB DETAIL
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, OPPORTUNITIES
How can you make a difference?
Are you a skilled communicator passionate about making a difference for children? UNICEF Romania is seeking a Communications Officer to join our dynamic team and drive impactful storytelling, media relations, and public engagement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to create content that supports our mission, engage with key partners, and contribute to strategic campaigns that foster positive change.
Key Responsibilities
- Communication Strategy & Content Creation: Develop and manage high-quality communication products aligned with UNICEF’s country strategy, global campaigns, and resource mobilization goals. Produce articles, press releases, and multimedia content to amplify our impact.
- Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts across print, digital, and broadcast platforms to expand UNICEF’s outreach. Prepare media materials, coordinate site visits, and manage media coverage to tell UNICEF’s story effectively.
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of communication efforts to ensure impactful outcomes. Collect and analyze data, assess media coverage, and contribute insights for continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Events: Maintain and develop a network of essential contacts—including celebrities, partners, and key influencers—to support advocacy and communication objectives. Coordinate special events that promote UNICEF’s goals and build public support.
What We Offer
UNICEF provides a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment where your contributions can make a lasting impact on children’s lives. Join us and be part of a global movement to create positive change.
Apply today to bring your expertise in communication to UNICEF’s mission, where your skills can contribute to building a brighter future for children in Romania!
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD_Communication_Officer_Level_NO-1_Romania_CO
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
- Work Experience: At least 1 year of relevant work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
- Skills (optional): [Insert technical and non-technical skills].
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Romanian is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Desirables:
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
[add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role].
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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:
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.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from ROMA community, all religions, academic background, race, and gender, are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
