Communications Officer

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 fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does - in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life - in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions - her or his rights are violated. Equity accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Under the supervision of the Communication Officer (Social Media and Digital Content) the UNV will provide communication support to social media, digital content production and donor visibility for UNICEF Nigeria. Below are the detailed tasks to be carried out by the UN Volunteer -

1. Social Media Management a. Content Creation and Scheduling: Under the supervision of the communication officer, design, develop and schedule regular posts for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and more, tailored to each platform's unique audience. b. Engagement: Monitor comments, messages and mentions to ensure that audiences are engaged and inquiries are addressed in a timely manner. c. Analytics: Track performance metrics such as engagement rate, follower growth and conversion rates and use insights to adjust strategies. d. Campaign Management: Organize and manage social media campaigns in collaboration with other teams to raise awareness on specific issues, initiatives, or fundraising efforts. e. Crisis Management: Respond to negative publicity or misinformation about UNICEF Nigeria on social platforms.

2. Production of Digital Content: a. Storytelling: Identify and document success stories, fieldwork and case studies to share on various platforms. b. Graphic Design: Either create or work with a graphic designer to create visually appealing infographics, banners and other visual content to convey data and stories. c. Video Production: Work with film companies to produce, or coordinate with videographers, to create compelling video content highlighting UNICEF initiatives, success stories, and donor contributions. d. Blogs and Articles: Write or coordinate the writing of articles and blog posts on relevant topics, events and updates. e. E-newsletters: Design and distribute regular newsletters to stakeholders and subscribers.

3. Donor Visibility: a. Donor Profiles: Created dedicated content profiling donors to showcase their contributions and impact. b. Acknowledgement in Publications: Ensure that major donors are acknowledged in relevant publications, campaigns and promotional materials. c. Quarterly Reports: Prepare and share digital reports with donors, highlighting the progress made with their contributions. d. Donor Engagement Events: Organize and promote events (online or offline) specifically to thank and engage with donors. e. Partnership Spotlights: Create content that shines a light on collabroative efforts between UNICEF Nigeria and its partners, emphasizing mutual goals and achievements. f. Donor Feedback Loop: Establish a system to collect feedback from donors about how they perceive their engagement and visibility, and make necessary adjustments.

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media either at the national or international level. - Experience working in the UN system or other international development organizations.

Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge a. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation and reporting skills; b. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; c. Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaxhes of communications for development; d. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; e. Solid 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; f. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines g. Sound security awareness; h. Have affinity with or interest in communication, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development and the UN system.

Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria located in the centre of the country within the Federal capital Territory. It is a planned city established mainly in the 1980s, officially becoming the capital on December 12, 1991, replacing Lagos. Accessible by air, road and rail, Abuja hosts numerous expatriate and diplomatic communities. The cost of living is relatively high, commensurate with its residents' status. Terrorism is the primary security concern with general crime also prevalent. UN staff members are advised to stay only in UNDSS assessed hotels and residential areas.