Communication Assistant, GS-5, No.128432, Havana Cuba

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This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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For every child, an advocate

Cuba Program Priorities and Partnerships

UNICEF Cuba works to ensure that children’s rights are enforced in a safe, caring, participatory and protective environment. The organization carries out and supports projects to promote education, health, inclusion, protection and participation for every child and adolescent in Cuba.

UNICEF Cuba collaborates with national institutions to guarantee rights and equal development opportunities for children and adolescents, and to strengthen a culture of rights and participation.

In the context of the Cuban economic model’s update, UNICEF supports the efforts of the government to preserve the achievements made in the well-being of children and adolescents and to face up new challenges. What we do | UNICEF

How can you make a difference?

Job organizational context:

Under the Cuba Office of the Representative section and with the supervision of the Communications Officer at level NO1, the Digital Communications Assistant, GS-5, will support the implementation and monitoring of UNICEF Cuba's Digital Communications Strategy and the daily management of its digital platforms.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Development of digital communication plans with priority on strategic topics and key audiences.
• Provide support in the development of a social media strategy and responsible for its implementation.
• Support to the strengthening of the digital presence of UNICEF and position its key messages in digital media according to the priorities of the Country Office and UNICEF's visibility and branding requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of the CO’s work plan, as well as develop, design, promote content and administration of the Cuba Country Office digital platforms.
• Keep UNICEF Cuba website updated with relevant, self-produced information and from partners and overall information on the operational context.
• Manage and monitor Cuba Country Office digital communication channels, and report on related digital media KPIs.
• Support for the production, review, editing and dissemination of multimedia content on digital channels.
• Provide editorial support for technical and/or promotional materials produced by the Country Office, including content for UNICEF's regional and global newsletters.
• Moderation of interactions on UNICEF's digital platforms and channels.
• Monitoring of own content, as well as mentions the organization receives in other media and social networks.
• Prepare monthly reports with key findings and recommendations to improve UNICEF Cuba's digital communication.
• Follow the social media accounts of related United Nations agencies, donors, counterparts, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, to identify topics of special interest or potential synergies.
• Support communication campaigns on digital platforms, through creative and innovative ideas to contribute to defined objectives.
• Assistance in identifying, selecting, supervising and evaluating audiovisual and editorial service providers. Updating a contact database of providers of these services.
• Support in the organization of the Country Office's multimedia resource bank.
• Identification of new opportunities to continuously improve UNICEF Cuba's digital presence and the reach of its content and approaches.
• Assist in data collection and analysis according to the indicators outlined in the Digital Communication Strategy and other key indicators reported by the Country Office.

Impact of results

The efficiency and effectiveness of support provided by the Communication Assistant to the development, implementation and monitoring of communication facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable children.

The incumbent reports to Communication Officer (Level 1). The supervisor defines the parameters of assignments and outline approaches to problem areas. Work is reviewed while in progress, and upon completion. Incumbent operates within rules and regulations.

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

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education (pre-university school or technical school) supplemented with university courses in Social Communication, Journalism, Digital Communications, Social Media Management or relevant field will be an asset.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in digital communication, including different platforms.
• Language Requirements: Fluent in Spanish and English.

The following desirables:

• University degree in Social Communication, Journalism, Digital Communications, Social Media Management or relevant field will be an asset.

• Experience in monitoring media content under a human rights approach would be an added value.

• 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

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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 benefits to our staff, including 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 persons living with any disability 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.

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