Communication Officer (Partnerships), NO-A, São Paulo, Brazil

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.

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 future.

Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices. UNICEF works in close partnership with national and sub-national government, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information of the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website: UNICEF Brazil.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer (NO2), you will work in partnership with the Marketing Services Unit, and in close collaboration with Communications, Programme, and PFP teams to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate communication plans. This includes developing media outreach strategies, content creation, and measuring the visibility and impact of UNICEF's partnerships on behalf of children. The main functions/accountabilities are:

Communication for partnership strategy and materials: Ensure that the production of communication for partnerships products and materials is timely executed and followed up.

• Design and roll out joint communication plans (media, multimedia, digital, and web) to secure visibility of private partnerships.
• Support the production of communication materials (e.g., briefing notes, images, video, web pages, etc.) as set out in the Communication Toolkit, with a special focus on private partnerships.
• Draft and edit articles, press releases, human interest stories, and other advocacy/information materials for web-based and traditional media, presenting the impact of private partnerships on children.
• Follow up on the production of partnerships and programme materials (e.g., films, videos, audiovisuals, etc.) and oversee the qualitative aspects of production (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and graphic design, etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
• Maintain an up-to-date documentation center for communication for partnership materials. Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication for partnership activities.

Media relations: Develop, draft and maintain contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience, with a special focus on corporate partnerships and on highlighting UNICEF’s results.

• Develop and manage specific media engagement strategies to highlight UNICEF private sector partnerships, aligned with each company – including drafting press releases and coordinating media contacts with the support of the UNICEF external media agency.
• In collaboration with UNICEF PR Agency, maintain and update media relations contact list/database focusing on business media outlets and journalists.
• Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication for partnerships objectives.
• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials in all media formats, as appropriate.
• Assist in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)

Monitoring and evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

• Monitor UNICEF's presence in local, national, and international media, especially by focusing on UNICEF's corporate partnership results.

• Monitor the public perception and reputation of UNICEF’s corporate partners in the media and recommend appropriate communication actions.

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

Education

University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.

Experience

One year of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.

Demonstrated strong writing and interpersonal communication skills. Experience working effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including from the private sector.

Experience of working with UNICEF or another United Nations agency or international non-governmental organization.

Experience working in developing contexts is an asset.

Language Requirements

Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

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) and Manages ambiguity and complexity (1).

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

Child safeguarding involves proactive measures to limit direct and indirect collateral risks of harm to children, arising from UNICEF’s work, UNICEF personnel or UNICEF associates. The risks may include those associated with: physical violence (including corporal punishment); sexual violence, exploitation or abuse; emotional and verbal abuse; economic exploitation; failure to provide for physical or psychological safety; neglect of physical, emotional or psychological needs; harmful cultural practices; and privacy violations.

Certain UNICEF positions present elevated child safeguarding risks (“elevated risk roles”) and candidates and/or incumbents may be subject to more rigorous vetting and training. Roles may be elevated risk roles because of significant unsupervised direct contact with children, their data, having a role in responding to safeguarding incidents, or being otherwise assessed as presenting an elevated risk. This position has been identified as a non elevated risk role.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. 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, 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.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Remarks:

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable from diverse populations (afro-descendants, indigenous, LGBTQIA+ and other minorities) are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity within UNICEF Brazil.

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

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

This job opportunity is presential and for Brazilians only or internal candidates with a work permit for Brazil.