Assistant Communication Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

The Jamaica Country Office Communication Team is a small two-person team that needs additional hands-on capacity to support our outputs for our work in advocacy, content production/storytelling, digital innovation and child-youth engagement.

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Specialist who leads the communication team (which consists of one other team member, Communication Officer – Digital Media), the Assistant Communication Officer will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to the execution of the Communication Strategy 2023. • Assist with the development and execution of Communication Team activities, ranging from content production to activations/campaigns. • Participate in and co-create child and youth engagement activities, including the U-Report Youth Council. • Assist with outreach and communication with key stakeholders including JCO team members, UNICEF regional and global headquarters, U-Reporters, UN agencies, government and NGO partners, media and influencers.

Results/Expected Outputs:

• Achievement of targeted results as outlined in the annual workplan and UNICEF Jamaica communication strategy. • Development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs). • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Communications and/or marketing developing communication material and strategies in various media, including traditional and social; • Demonstrated skills using digital platforms and social media including social networks; • Strong written, visual and oral communication skills; • Ability to build and strengthen professional relationships both on a personal and organizational level; • Experience in content production and digital media; • Experience working both for and in collaboration with children, adolescents and youth; • Demonstrated passion to use these skills to achieve social development and advocacy goals. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

The UNICEF Jamaica office is located in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. While crime rates are high, violent crime tends to be concentrated in inner-city areas. There are many residential areas in Kingston that are considered relatively safe and which provide comfortable living conditions in gated communities or townhouse complexes. Public transportation is easily accessible. Risks to UN personnel are considered low.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance.

Travel to duty station (will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and exit allowance for satisfactory service.

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