Communication Officer, NOA, 364 days, Aleppo- Syria, MENA

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.

UNICEF Syria's communication section works to communicate and advocate for the most disadvantaged children in Syria and develop a coordinated, consistent, and cutting-edge communication and public advocacy approach to show the situation on the ground, highlight the work the organization, together with partners, is doing and demonstrate the impact it is making.

The Communication Officer in the Aleppo field office will be out of the office during the period of November 2023 to August 2024, and the field office in Aleppo and the communication section in Damascus will need additional capacity to deliver high quality results and technical support to the programme teams.

Find out how UNICEF programmes drive change for children and young people every day in Syria by visiting: www.unicef.org/syria

How can you make a difference?

You will act as the communication focal point in the Aleppo field office between the field office and the communication section at the country office. This will include providing support to the communication section to identify, collect and develop compelling communication content and materials linked to the emergencies and other key priorities in the geographical areas covered by the Aleppo field office.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. With the supervision of the Chief of Field Office and in close contact with the programme colleagues in the field office and the communication section at the country office help to identify, collect, and draft compelling stories and materials linked to the ongoing programmes and communication priorities.
2. Support the communication section in undertaking communication content collection missions in field locations covered by the Aleppo field office and work together with programme colleagues as well as with professional photographers and videographers and draft written content – including captions, quotes, draft human-interest stories, and photo essays – for the use of the communication section at country office level

• Assist in producing the written content by conducting interviews, collecting quotes, and pulling together draft stories, social media content, among others.
• Contribute to preparation of human-interest stories that show how UNICEF supported activities have impacted the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

3. Liaise closely with all relevant internal stakeholders to ensure high quality results and appropriateness of country specific communication materials, activities, processes, and messages.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have the below requirement:

Education****:

• A first university degree in one of the areas that are relevant to organization work, preferred areas including but not limited to Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or any other area that is considered relevant to work as described in the vacancy announcement supplemented with experience in the field of Communication.

Work Experience:

• One year of practical, professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
• Field work experience and background/familiarity with emergency situations is required.
• Field work experience is a strong asset.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent editing and writing skills are required.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) applications working proficiency is required.
• Basic knowledge of photo and video editing applications is an asset but not a must.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter Here

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

1. Builds and maintains partnerships. (1)
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness. (1)
3. Drive to achieve results for impact. (1)
4. Innovates and embraces change. (1)
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity. (1)
6. Thinks and acts strategically. (1)
7. Works collaboratively with others. (1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: Here

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. A diverse and inclusive workforce is part of UNICEF’s DNA

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We offer a Compensation, benefits and wellbeing | UNICEF Careers including parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation for job candidates and personnel with disabilities | UNICEF Careers, UNCIEF 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:

Only Syrian Nationals can apply for this post.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

“The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)”

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may 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.