Communication Associate (, G6 level, position no.00117985) - open to Montenegro 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. More about G-6 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 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

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

The Communication Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the Country Office, external partners and agency counterparts in support of public advocacy and communication strategy design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of different communication activities, communication budget and outputs.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Communication Officer, the Communication Associate supports planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF Montenegro public advocacy and communication strategy.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Communications Support;
• Administrative Support;
• Budget Monitoring Support;

Communications Support

• Organize daily media clipping for all staff in English and timely follow up on media clipping on particular issues in Montenegrin and English as per the needs throughout the year including on EU funded projects;
• Support preparation of UNICEF branded events and their implementation, monitoring and evaluation including on EU funded projects;
• Support updating of the UNICEF Montenegro photo library as needed and archive all docs related to it throughout the year including for EU funded projects;
• Maintain an up-to-date documentation centre and back-up storage for publications, research, photographic and audio-visual materials, UNICEF promotional materials, UNICEF equipment for audio-video production, etc. on a regular basis including for EU funded projects;
• Support young reporters’ initiative implementation, monitoring and evaluation including on EU funded projects;
• On a regular base update UNICEF Montenegro website with web stories, human interest stories and multimedia products in English, Montenegrin and Albanian and all other information re vacancies, tenders, etc. including on EU funded projects;
• Organize translation and editing, design, preparation for printing, printing and dissemination of various communication materials (publications/surveys/posters/factsheets/leaflets, etc.) in English, Montenegrin, Roma, Albanian and other languages as needed including on EU funded projects;
• Provide regular weekly inputs in English and Montenegrin for the UN Newsletter including about EU funded projects;
• Support production and publishing of all multimedia products and their sharing for publishing at the UNICEF Regional Office website and other places as needed including for EU funded projects;
• Collect data and relevant information for different communication reports and documents as needed throughout the year including for EU funded projects;
• Maintain CO’s comms events calendar, update regularly comms monthly plans, collect data and make biweekly, monthly and quarterly comms reports;
• Support due diligence process by organizing media clipping reports for checking the local media reputation of potential private sector partners as needed throughout the year;

Administrative Support

• Organize translation and editing of comms documents in English, Montenegrin and Albanian as needed (media releases, media statements, Q&A, key messages, etc.) throughout the year including on EU funded projects;
• Facilitate the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners that provide a service to the section. This includes preparing and filing documents, completing necessary forms and templates and making necessary logistical arrangements;

Budget Monitoring Support

• Support communication budget planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting including for EU funded projects;
• Provide support on financial expenditures of comms section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, as well as EU and other donor’s rules as needed, while keeping the supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

S/He is accountable for the full spectrum of communication and administrative support activities. The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the country office and success in the implementation of public advocacy and communication activities. Effective implementation of communication activities, accurate communication planning and monitoring, data collection and presentation of information on the results and recommendations/lessons learned are necessary for proper decision-making in the area of public advocacy and communication, ensuring a strong UNICEF brand and a good UNICEF reputation in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• University Degree in any of the following areas Communication, Journalism, Social Sciences, Languages (English) is considered as an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of working experience in PR/comms related jobs;
• Solid experience in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks;
• Prior experience in communication support functions is an asset;
• Previous experience with UN/UNICEF or other international organization on a similar work would be considered as an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Montenegrin with thorough knowledge of spelling and grammar in both languages and excellent translation and writing skills in both languages.

Other

• Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong office management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage resources and monitor budgets.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software such as Adobe Photoshop and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint;
• Knowledge of integrated management information systems required.
• Thorough knowledge of UNICEF’s organizational structure, administrative policies and procedures.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

i) Core Values

• Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability

ii) Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities) *

 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)  iii) Functional Competencies

 Analyzing (1)  Learning and Researching (2)  Planning and organizing (2)  Following Instructions and Procedures (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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 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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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