2 positions): Communication Officer, NO-B, Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq, one-year Temporary Appointment (open to Iraqi nationals only

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This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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 full 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.

For every child, hope

The Communication and Advocacy unit of UNICEF Iraq seeks to recruit two (2) Communication Officers at the NO-B level to be based in Baghdad and Erbil on a Temporary Appointment.

The Communication Officer (Social Media), NO-B will be based in Baghdad and will be responsible for implementing the communication strategy, with a focus on social media community management, planning and coordination, reporting and analyzing. As well as producing various trend analysis reports on the online users in Iraq, as well as producing analytics reports on the social media platforms of the country office.

Key End Results of Communication Officer (Social Media) 1. Community management - Ensure that UNICEF Iraq social media channels are regularly updated and inform and engage key stakeholders, including children and youth on issues that affect them 2. Reporting and analysis of performance and trends - Perform regular analytics reports on the ongoing campaigns on UNICEF social media platforms and share social media trend analysis with specified programmes and partners. 3. Planning and coordination - Ensuring that the social media calendar is always up to date, aligning with the country and regional priorities and the UNICEF global calendar. As well as coordinating with key influencers. 4. Monitoring and evaluation - Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country online communication efforts

The Communication Officer (Partnerships), NO-B will be based in Erbil and will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand. This position, within the overall work of the Communication and Advocacy Unit, will be primarily focused on the communication component of various partnerships in which UNICEF is involved with other UN and international stakeholders.

Key End Results of the Communication Officer (Partnerships) 1. Communication strategy: 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. 2. Media relations: Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing, drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience. 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. Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis. 4. Celebrities, partners and special 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.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… - University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field. - Two years practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media. - Experience managing the communication aspects of an international organization will be considered a strong asset. - Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of Kurdish is a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate the values and competencies required for this post: UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

Core Competencies - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) - Works Collaboratively with others (1) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) - Innovates and Embraces Change (1) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) - Drive to achieve impactful results (1) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Remarks: • 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. UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates will be prioritized. • 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. • Lien on post may apply to applicants who are current UNICEF staff on Permanent, continuing and Fixed Term positions applying for a Temporary Appointment assignment • Government or related entities employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF or provide a proof of leave of absence. • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. • Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). 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.