Communication Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support communications for UNICEF's engagement with African Union and UNECA.

You have:

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with multi-cultural and multidisciplinary teams and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners
• Overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• An affinity for or interest in child rights and the UN system.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The UNICEF Representation Office to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, seeks to strengthen partnerships between UNICEF, the AU, and UNECA. The office focuses on enhancing cooperation concerning the rights of children in Africa. Through key areas such as health, child protection, and education, the Office supports the African Union's development agendas, including Agenda 2063, the Africa Fit for Children Agenda 2040, and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, working towards establishing a more accountable environment for continental institutions to accelerate progress for children in Africa. The UNICEF Representative Office’s considerable comparative advantage is to bring the issue of child rights to the center of continental conversations and programmes giving the opportunity to amplify UNICEF’s contribution to Africa’s development agendas with emphasis on partnerships and enhancing support to the African Union, its member states and African Institutions to accelerate progress and rights for children on the African continent

Under the guidance of the Communications Specialist, the National UNV Specialist-Communications Officer will:
• Develop newsletter articles for the organization's quarterly newsletter and briefs and draft press releases, including taking photographs for reports, social media, and other advocacy platforms. • Maintain and update UNICEF AUO/UNECA files and archives for communication materials, including photographs, videos, press releases, and publications. • Assist the Communications team in producing the weekly Social Media Plan, including supporting sections in gathering content for social media. • Produce and edit fact sheets Q&As for media, and background materials for key advocacy initiatives and campaigns • Support the production of digital/social media content for the office, including campaigns and advocacy • Scan daily media reports online and in print, then draft and compile the daily media monitoring report for staff • Help plan and implement special events, online webinars, and meetings, such as scheduling and taking minutes. • Monitor UNICEF Country Offices (Africa Region) and AU partner institutions' websites and social media platforms for supporting evidence that can be utilized in key campaigns, fact sheets to support advocacy • Provide logistical and programme support for all advocacy initiatives and events. This includes but is not limited to organising locations, preparing information kits, inviting media and guests, maintaining attendance lists, and documenting events through photography. • Support the Representative in meetings to take photos and develop content for social media platforms • Monthly submission of activity report of work undertaken • Carryout any other tasks as allocated by the supervisor

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication: Proven interpersonal skills

This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s AUO/UNECA, providing the organization's communications and external relations services. As a dynamic small team member, the UNV assignment will help raise the visibility of UNICEF’s engagement with the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), emphasizing the efforts to advocate for children's rights in Africa. The assignment will include creating content, organizing events, collaborating with the media, and contributing to digital media platforms and activities. Specific skills and experience should be: • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Strong organizational skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with multi-cultural and multidisciplinary teams and ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners • Photography • Overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • An affinity for or interest in child rights and the UN system

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, located in the country's geographical center. It is the largest city in Ethiopia and plays a central role in political, economic, and symbolic contexts. Addis Ababa is among the fastest-growing cities in Africa and serves as a hub for the nation's transportation network, which includes an international airport. The city hosts many of Ethiopia's service industries, such as banking, insurance, and publishing. Addis Ababa has a subtropical highland climate, with precipitation varying considerably throughout the year. The city encompasses a complex mix of alpine climate zones, with temperature variations of up to 10 °C (18 °F), influenced by elevation and prevailing wind patterns. Addis Ababa boasts a rich and diverse culture inhabited by people from all over Ethiopia and various parts of Africa and the globe. This diversity is reflected in the city’s culture, a captivating blend of tradition and modernity.

According to the UN security management system, Ethiopia's security level is Level 3. While it is generally safe to walk alone during the day, it is advisable to take a taxi at night. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing can occur. Office facilities are located within the UNECA Compound, and the dress code is casual to smart, with occasional requirements for formal attire.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”

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