Communication Associate, GS-6, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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.

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The salary for this job should be more than 1,819 USD.

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, an advocate

UNICEF Dominican Republic Country Programme (2023-2027) contributes with the national priorities laid out in the 2030 National Development Strategy, the Multi-year Plan for the Public Sector 2021-2024 and the Sustainable Development Goals. The program strongly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027 (UNSDCF) in three cooperation areas: Equality and Social Inclusion; Climate Change, Risk and Environmental Sustainability; Human Rights, Citizen Security and Institutionality. Aligned with UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the program will contribute to compliance with the recommendations issued to the country by the Committee of the Rights of the Child (2015), the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (2022) and the Committee of the Rights of People with Disabilities (2015), including those of the Universal Periodic Review (third cycle, 2019).

The Division of Communication (DOC) Is responsible for helping to shape UNICEF’s external image among global stakeholders. It plays a key role in communicating UNICEF’s stance on policy issues, ensuring that the rights of children and women remain a development priority. The Division is responsible for developing and implementing global advocacy, brand and communication strategies and campaigns, as well as normative communication guidance for the organization.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision and guidance of the Communication Officer who is at level NO-2 (supervisor), the Communication Associate is responsible for providing:

Support in the production and distribution of communications materials

• Design graphic materials and follow up on the production of films, videos, photos, audio-visuals, etc., and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit and approval of the supervisor.
• In consultation with the supervisor is responsible for coordinating and improving UNICEF’s graphic, audio-visual and photography assets to serve programmatic, advocacy and partnerships/fundraising purposes.
• Maintain an up-to-date documentation center for communication materials including photographs, audio-visual materials, and make it available for communication and partnerships /fundraising.
• Helps identify, selects, supervise and evaluate suppliers for photography, film, edit, design, etc. Keeps an updated a database of suppliers.
• In consultations with supervisor coordinates audio-visual and photo coverage of relevant country efforts, activities, projects and events for dissemination and fundraising materials.
• Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned.
• Helps supervisor select and supervise suppliers for editing, designing, illustration, printing, etc. of materials and publications. Manages the roster of suppliers. Monitors the industrial production and distribution of publications.
• Provides editorial support for scientific, technical and/or promotional materials produced by the CO for specific internal/external audiences, ensuring quality and integrity of information, orthography, and proofreading of content.
• Keeps and maintains files of all the publications and materials and updates the publications stock.
• Coordinate the editorial committee and editorial policy, coordinates meetings, keeps records and archives resolutions.
• Checks that all material (publications, dissemination and fundraising) complies with UNICEF’s Brand Book and Brand Tool Kit standards. Provides technical support in the promotion of a focused branding and strategic approach to the Organization's name, visual recognition, across all entity's visual communication.
• Handles distribution of publications and materials to other areas of the office and counterparts.

Support media relations

• Assist in maintaining and updating media relations contact list/database and the rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
• Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with multimedia groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy, communication, and fundraising objectives.
• Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
• Assist in organizing activities such as project site visits, press-conferences, one on one interview.
• Collaborate in: Monitoring and evaluating the use and effectiveness of media materials; Maintaining a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.); Elaborating monthly reports to monitor the progress on media presence.

Administrative assistance

• In consultation with the supervisor, implements a style guide for UNICEF´s materials. Ensure that interactions and messaging are consistent with UNICEF positions. Ensures the voice, tone and mix of content fits UNICEF´s strategy.
• Organize data and information, maintains records, files and work plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.
• Assist in the financial and administrative processes for the communication section including preparation of contracts, procurement requests, PCAs.
• Assist in monitoring the annual budget of the communication section and financial expenditures.
• Assist in data collection and analysis in line with KPIs outlined in the communication strategy, including media monitoring and the survey on the public perception of UNICEF in the country.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: SJD-Communication Associate G6-104607-Dominican Republic. Advertised.pdf

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

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required, supplemented by courses in communications, journalism, public relations, advertising communication and/or graphic design.

• Work Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, interactive digital media and/or publicity is required. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.

  Experience in graphic designing and photography skills is required.

• Language: Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

The following desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Specific expertise in Graphic designing and writing skills.
• Expertise in the implementation, monitoring and review and evaluation related to events.
• Experience in assisting in the production of films, videos, photos, audio-visuals.
• Familiar with children's rights and gender issues in the context of humanitarian action.
• Ability to synthesize complex documents into key messages.
• Experience in editorial, grammar and proofreading of documents.
• Experience in financial and administrative processes.
• Work experience in an international organization or UN agency is desirable.

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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 candidates 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.

UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.