Communication Associate (Digital Media), G6, (364) days, Kyiv- Open to Ukrainian nationals ONLY

Contract

This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 1,954 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, dignity

How can you make a difference?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Communication Materials

• Ensure timely production of various communication content for UNICEF Ukraine social media channels.
• Schedule, proofread and check social media and digital content for accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of dynamic, interactive and meaningful social media content strategies for campaigns and daily community management on UNICEF’s global social media.
• Produce and schedule social media packs, crafting engaging content from key messages.

Management of Social Media Platforms

• Support in digital and social media editorial planning and processes with relevant colleagues working in the areas of digital marketing, influencer engagement and management of UNICEF Ukraine social media channels.
• Support Communication and SBC teams on the day-to-day social media efforts.
• Review and post content per the agreed advocacy and communication calendar of events for the Country Office and Global HQ to expand UNICEF’s voice for children.
• Perform other digital communication and content duties as required and agreed upon with supervisor.

Community management

• Create and stimulate worthy conversations with the targeted community to support and strengthen UNICEF’s communication strategy
• Ensure that UNICEF media channels are regularly moderated, inform and engage key stakeholders, including children and youth on issues that affect them.

• Ensure regular and quality content on social media platforms and liaise with communication team on work progress

  Financial and administrative support

• Organize data and information, maintains records, files and work plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation related to management of digital platforms

• Assist in the financial (i.e. VISION processing) and administrative processes for the Communication including preparation of contracts, procurement requests, PCAs, processing payments

Monitoring and evaluation

• Assist in digital data collection and analysis in line with KPIs outlined in the communication strategy
• Assist with the monitoring and community management of social media channels, flagging risk and opportunities to deepen engagement, including some out of hours/weekend shifts and during emergencies.

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

• A high school degree is required. Professional courses are desired in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in digital communications, social media management, content creation and/or other related communication fields
• Experience in national or international NGO/UN system will be and asset
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

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 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also be 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.