UNICEF recruits 01 Communication Officer

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.

Purpose of the Job

UNICEF communicates to win support for the cause of children from decision makers and the wider public. In addition to generic responsibilities assigned to the post, the NOB Communication officer will specifically focus on increasing the organization’s reach, engagement and share of voice in support of children with traditional and digital media, as well as monitoring media and political, economic and social developments affecting children.

 

How can you make a difference?

1. Media and advocacy

Increased reach, engagement and share of voice for the organization in traditional and digital media, and regular monitoring of political, economic, social and developmental issues in support of UNICEF Jordan’s communication & advocacy strategy for children and youth in the country.

Duties & Tasks

• Supports supervisor in networking with journalists, key decision makers, and gathering information on political, economic, social and developmental issues in the country that will support positioning UNICEF as a leading voice, advocate and brand.
• Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities; recommend the appropriateness, quality and dissemination of printed and audio-visual materials.
• Maintain and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
• Recommend established contacts, networks, resources and processes to support communication activities.
• Liaise with media counterparts in Ministries, partner organizations, UN agencies and others as directed to drive further support for the cause of children.

2. Communication materials

Ensure that the production of communication products and materials is timely executed and followed up to support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities and to support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.

Duties & Tasks  

• Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned.
• Gather content and coverage of relevant country efforts to identify effective relevant country programme activities and results. Develop complementary, country specific and local community materials and activities.
• Produce advocacy and communication materials (e.g. briefing notes, images, video. Web pages etc.) that meet the country and global standards.
• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate.
• Follow up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films, videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
• Establish or maintain an up-to-date documentation center for communication materials including press releases, Q&As and media briefing notes.
• . Advise and monitor quality of all Arabic language in external documents and manage external contracts for Arabic language translation, including monitoring and evaluating.
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3. Monitoring and evaluation

Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

Duties & Tasks

• Contribute to developing an advocacy and communication strategy by coordinating appropriate audience research and compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Monitor and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences and participate in the evaluation of their impact. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)
• Monitor the public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization.
• Ensure good quality data collection, analysis and evaluation and reporting to ensure effective communication strategies, planning and effective and efficient advocacy.
• Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences as directed by supervisor.

4. Celebrities, visits and events

Celebrities, partners and events: The Country Office’s contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), is maintained and further developed, whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives and who support and are able to actively participate in special events and activities that further the country programme goals.

Ensure that events and activities run by the Country Office further the country programme goals and strengthen our voice and brand

Duties & Tasks

• Help organize events and activities that help increase voice, reach, brand and engagement for the organization.
• When necessary, liaise with event management companies and relevant colleagues to ensure the success of public events.
• Liaise with media and arrange media field visits to support the cause of children.
• Maintain and update celebrity and partner contact lists/database for country office.
• Monitor/document process and effectiveness of working with these individuals/organizations.

Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media, Goodwill Ambassadors, donors, National Committee representatives and other special interest groups. The task includes preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and assisting in the planning, logistics and administrative arrangements.

Impact of Results: 

• Media and advocacy: Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in networking with journalists and media outlets covering all media print, TV, radio, web etc. in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF’s work for children to the public and key decision makers.
• Communication materials: The production of communication products and materials are timely executed and followed up to support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities, and to support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts. Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other related social science field is required.

• Experience: A minimum of two years practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital and social media.

• Language: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

For every Child, you demonstrate …

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.