Communication Officer-UNICEF MENA Young Women Talents Initiative

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.

As part of her work for the C&A Unit, the UN Volunteer will act as a focal point for the Communication and Advocacy Unit in UNICEF Basra Field Office, liaising with programmes and partners and ensuring all UNICEF communication and advocacy priorities, as well as branding guidelines, are reflected in UNICEF work in the field.

As part of her assignment, the UN Volunteer will visit regularly UNICEF-supported projects in Basra, Dhi Qar, Misan and Muthanna Governorates. In addition, the UN Volunteer will take full part in all planning, coordination and monitoring activities of the Communication and Advocacy Unit, and in all those exercises and events from the office deemed applicable. While supervised directly to the Communication and Advocacy Chief, the UN Volunteer will be regularly reporting to the two Communication Specialists sitting in Erbil and Baghdad, in order to ensure field office activities are in line with the overall country priorities established by UNICEF.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Communication and Advocacy of UNICEF in Iraq , the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Act as focal point of the Communication and Advocacy Unit in the UNICEF Basra Field Office • Produce donor visibility materials including videos, social media posts and human interest stories in line with the Donors´ Communication and Visibility Work Plans.
• Create awareness on the project progress, results and on major project activities/events focusing on the stories of children/families positively impacted by UNICEF projects. • Create video series and annual newsletter summarizing key achievements and sharing produced content to show the transformative impact of the work. • Coordinate with professional photographers and videographers to document key activities. • Engage with digital and offline influencers to promote UNICEF programmes, campaigns and priorities for children rights in Iraq. • Support UNICEF advocacy work, including internal coordination with other UNICEF sections as well as with UNICEF partners. • Media and social media monitoring at local and regional level.

Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Planning and Organizing

Communication, social media, or any related field • Deep knowledge of social media, including management of social media tools, and up to speed with the latest trends and dynamics in social media. • Knowledge of design tools and/or audiovisual software • Capacity to turn complex topics into concise and clear texts • Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking skills will be considered an added advantage

Age: between 24 and 32 years old Gender: Female * This initiative is aiming at promoting women inclusion into UNICEF workforce.

Housing for staff is leased commercially by the individual staff within security-cleared areas and complexes. Accommodation standards are of adequate quality, safe, and comfortable.