{"id":11217,"date":"2022-12-29T09:59:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T09:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11217"},"modified":"2022-12-29T09:59:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T09:59:55","slug":"unicef-addis-ababa-contract-communication-specialist-no-3-addis-ababa-ethiopia-temporary-appointment-6-months-for-ethiopian-nationals-only","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/job\/unicef-addis-ababa-contract-communication-specialist-no-3-addis-ababa-ethiopia-temporary-appointment-6-months-for-ethiopian-nationals-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Specialist, NO-3, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Temporary Appointment 6 months (for Ethiopian nationals only)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job no<\/strong>:\u00a0557963
\nContract type:<\/strong> Temporary Appointment
\nLevel:<\/strong> NO-3
\nCategories:\u00a0<\/strong>Communication<\/p>\n

UNICEF<\/strong> works in some of the world\u2019s toughest places, to reach the world\u2019s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.<\/p>\n

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.<\/p>\n

And we never give up.<\/p>\n

For every child,\u00a0an opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Communication and Advocacy has a vital role in helping to bring children\u2019s issues to the attention of the Government, stakeholders, and general public and rally them to make further strides to secure the rights and development of every Ethiopian child, especially during an emergency.<\/p>\n

In addition, donors to UNICEF programmes require visibility and content to show the results of their contribution and secure ongoing funding. This is especially important to showcase UNICEF\u2019s response to the ongoing drought in the country and the conflict in northern Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

To this end, UNICEF Ethiopia requires professional expertise to assist the communication team in implementing the communication strategy, collecting, packaging and disseminating content, and covering children and their families’ stories during emergencies and in regular programming.<\/p>\n

How can you make a difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Communication, responsible for coordinating UNICEF Ethiopia\u2019s presence on a number of digital platforms. The post identifies and creates conversations around issues related to UNICEF\u2019s mandate and engages followers in a dynamic, interactive, and meaningful way. The consultant will be accountable for developing, managing, and coordinating content for digital platforms in line with UNICEF\u2019s key advocacy and communication priorities. The post also requires experience to lead and manage the production of audio-visual products.<\/p>\n

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Communication strategy:<\/strong>\u00a0The Country Office has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to get children\u2019s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization\u2019s credibility and brand.
\nMedia relations:\u00a0The Country Office has a well-maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media \u2013 print, TV, radio, web, photo etc. \u2013 and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation.
\nNetworking and partnerships:<\/strong>\u00a0The Country Office has a well-maintained and continually developed contact list of individuals, groups, organizations, and fora whose support is essential to\/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives. Effective working relationships with the UN Country Team and UN communication counterparts are developed, maintained and enhanced.
\nSocial media content development:\u00a0<\/strong>Gather, initiate, edit and develop content (stories, photos, and audio-visual material) to be posted on social media platforms and the web.
\nSocial media management:\u00a0<\/strong>Develop and manage UNICEF Ethiopia social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, the country\u2019s Intranet, and website including posting of messages, photos, and story contents, either routinely, ad hoc or in line with a meeting, visit, event or campaign.
\nCelebrities and special events:<\/strong>\u00a0The Country Office has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of appropriate, nationally-known personalities who have been identified, engaged, and support UNICEF\u2019s effort and who actively participate in special events and activities.
\nGlobal priorities and campaigns:<\/strong>\u00a0The Country Office has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF\u2019s global communications priorities, campaigns, and partnerships, disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way.
\nResource mobilization support;\u00a0Global and country-level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.
\nManagement:\u00a0Human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management, and monitoring)\u00a0 are both effectively managed and optimally used.
\nMonitoring and evaluation:\u00a0<\/strong>Communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared.
\nCapacity building and support:\u00a0<\/strong>The Representative\/Senior or Regional Communication Specialist and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication as required.<\/p>\n

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.\u00a0*A first level University degree combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications.
\nA minimum of\u00a0five (5) years<\/strong>\u00a0of relevant professional experience in\u00a0communication, print, broadcast, and\/or new media is required.
\nNational work experience and Field work experience is required. Background\/familiarity with Emergency situations.
\nPhoto editing and video production skills is desired.
\nFluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.<\/p>\n

For every Child, you demonstrate…<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNICEF\u2019s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:\u00a0https:\/\/uni.cf\/UNICEFValues<\/p>\n

UNICEF competencies required for this post are\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
\nWorks Collaboratively with others (1)
\nBuilds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
\nInnovates and Embraces Change (1)
\nThinks and Acts Strategically (1)
\nDrive to achieve impactful results (1)
\nManages ambiguity and complexity (1)
\nDuring the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels:\u00a0competency framework here.<\/a><\/p>\n

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.<\/p>\n

We offer a\u00a0wide range of benefits to our staff,<\/a> including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.<\/p>\n

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.<\/p>\n

Remarks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNICEF is committed towards diversity and inclusion and is critical to deliver the best results for children.\u00a0For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.<\/p>\n

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.\u202f Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":156,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[81],"job_listing_category":[170],"job_listing_location":[194],"job_listing_tag":[],"metas":{"_job_category":{"170":"Other"},"_job_type":{"81":"Contract"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/jobs.unicef.org\/cw\/en-us\/job\/557963\/communication-specialist-no3-addis-ababa-ethiopia-temporary-appointment-6-months-for-ethiopian-nationals-only","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_salary_type":"","custom-select-17263742":"","_job_qualification":"","_job_location":{"194":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_application_deadline_date":"01\/03\/2023","custom-text-18129948":"","_job_logo":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_employer_featured_image\/2022\/12\/Unicef-150x150.png","_job_employer_name":"UNICEF","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/employer\/unicef\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/11217"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/156"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=11217"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=11217"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=11217"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yes.et\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=11217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}