Communication Officer (Media), NO-1, Mexico City, Mexico, (Temp Appointment) - Maternity Cover

Contract

This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 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, a voice

Mexico is a country of origin, transit, and destination for migrant children from the countries of northern Central America, seeking safety and opportunity in Mexico or the United States. These are children fleeing from gang-related and gender-based violence, organized crime, extortion, poverty, and limited access to education and social services. They have been repeatedly exposed to threats, intimidation, and insecurity in a lawless environment. Many also want to be reunited with their families who reside in the United States.

UNICEF is supporting state and local authorities for the rapid identification, registration, and care of unaccompanied and separated children and adolescents who have entered the country or are moving through Mexico at both the northern and southern borders. UNICEF is providing technical assistance to child protection authorities to implement standard procedures and case management. UNICEF is also supporting the implementation of alternative care options for short and long-term solutions. UNICEF is also a key actor in providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to children on the move, and their families, currently housed in different shelters across the country, through recreational and sports activities with support from implementing partners.

UNICEF Mexico needs a Communications Officer (Media) to cover a six-month maternity license. They will oversee planning and management of media relations, to support the communication and advocacy strategy of the office.

For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México

How can you make a difference?

According to UNICEF’s mission in the country and under the guidance of the Communication Officer (NO-2), you will be able to:

• Manage media relations, ranging from day-to-day interlocution to strategic planning of UNICEF’s media presence in Mexico;
• Create work documents (press releases, speeches, key messages, Q&As, Op-Ed);
• Support the office when communicational events occur, to guarantee visibility and media attendance
• Be responsible for media aspects related to UNICEF’s commitments to other UN initiatives, field visits (including during humanitarian emergencies), and crisis, risk and reputational management.
• Follow up of ongoing projects for media and advocacy.

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Terms of Reference: ToRs TA - Comms Officer - Media.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have the following requirements...

• University degree (Bachelor´s Degree), preferably, in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or any other related field.
• A minimum of one year of practical experience in media communications
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Intermediate level in English.

You may also have the following assets (desirable, not mandatory)...

• Experience in media management and building partnerships with media
• Abilities in risk and crisis management
• Fluency in English.

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 including everyone, regardless of 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 to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees 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.
• This is a national position. Candidates who are not original citizens of Mexico must hold a valid Mexican citizenship previous to applying, to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that work visas are not enough to be eligible for this position.

• This is a temporary position, expected to cover to cover a six-month maternity license.

  Apply now and JOIN US as the next Communication Officer (Media) at UNICEF Mexico!