Communication Assistant (GS5), 364 Days. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Open to Nationals of Kyrgyzstan

Overview

Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating digital communication initiatives.

You have:

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in the field of Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science is required.
• A minimum five years of practical professional work experience in digital communication, social media management, community and event management.
• Experience in content generation for social media platforms is critical.
• Background familiarity with content management system for podcasts/website is also required.
• Knowledge of Drupal will be crucial.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, articulate correspondence and communicate well.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural set.
• Fluency in Russian, Kyrgyz and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Contract

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.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,443 USD.

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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.

For every child, deliver

Under the close supervision of the Advocacy, Communication and Partnership Officer, the Digital Communication Assistant will assist in planning, designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating digital communication initiatives to support the advocacy and communication strategy of the Country Office including in management of social and digital media platforms.

How can you make a difference?

KEY END-RESULTS

1. Communication strategy: Effective support is provided to the Communication officer for preparing various communication products and materials that support country communication strategy and resource mobilization as per the office communication and advocacy action plan.
2. Web Management: Effective and timely assistance is provided for the management of the office web platform through planning and gathering content for the website to support effective communication strategy and regional and global campaigns and priorities.
3. Social Media: Effective and timely support is provided for developing and managing social media accounts, maintaining contact and relationships with social media influencers to position children’s issues at the centre of the social media and communicate the story of UNICEF's contribution in the country to a wider audience.
4. Monitoring and evaluation: Effective support for timely monitoring and evaluation activities of social media platforms is provided to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country digital communication efforts. Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

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

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in the field of Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science is required.
• A minimum five years of practical professional work experience in digital communication, social media management, community and event management.
• Experience in content generation for social media platforms is critical.
• Background familiarity with content management system for podcasts/website is also required.
• Knowledge of Drupal will be crucial.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, articulate correspondence and communicate well.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural set.
• Fluency in Russian, Kyrgyz and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

And more detailed Terms of reference is here Comms Assistant TOR.docx

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

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable young male candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. 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 a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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

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